Dev Anand Birth Anniversary: Lesser Known Facts About Evergreen Star

Dev Anand Birth Anniversary: Lesser Known Facts About Evergreen Star

Tributes to one of the greatest and most beloved actor, Dev Anand. Not only, Dev Anand re-defined romance with his incredible repertoire, but he also became the true definition of a 'hero' in Bollywood. On the occasion of his birthday,  we have listed down some of unknown facts about the evergreen star. (Image credit: Twitter) 

Dev Anand Birth Anniversary: Lesser Known Facts About Evergreen Star

During his struggling days in Mumbai, Dev Anand worked as a clerk in an accountancy firm for a earn salary of Rs 85 to make ends meet. (Image credit: Twitter) 

Dev Anand Birth Anniversary: Lesser Known Facts About Evergreen Star

His career spanned more than 65 years with him acting in 114 Hindi films, of which, 104 have him play the main solo lead hero. (Image credit: Twitter) 

Dev Anand Birth Anniversary: Lesser Known Facts About Evergreen Star

The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 2001 and with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2002 for his contribution to Indian cinema. (Image credit: Twitter) 

Dev Anand Birth Anniversary: Lesser Known Facts About Evergreen Star

Dev Anand also formed a party called the 'National Party of India', which he later disbanded. (Image credit: Twitter) 

Dev Anand Birth Anniversary: Lesser Known Facts About Evergreen Star

Dev Anand died in his room at The Washington Mayfair Hotel in London at the age of 88 on December 3, 2011. (Image credit: Twitter)