100 years of Dev Anand: A retrospective of his most memorable movies

Author: Khushi Chugh

From acting to directing, Dev Anand entertained audiences for decades with his charm and wit So, if you're looking for a Bollywood classic, here's a list of his films.

Golden gems

A detective must play both the hunter and the hunted - solving the murder while dodging the blame, making it a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase.

C.I.D (1956)

The film follows a police commissioner's own son who becomes the "gem" of suspicion, proving that in this sparkling thriller, family ties are as precious as stolen jewels.

Jewel Thief (1967)

Heeralal, the gangster, makes a 'cellular' connection with Johny, the petty thief and a lovable rogue behind bars, enlisting his help for a dazzling diamond heist.

Johny Mera Naam (1970)

In this film, mistaken identity takes a comically dramatic turn as a lookalike soldier must deliver the news of a presumed death, only to find himself in the soldier's boots.

Hum Dono (1960)

An inept lawyer resorts to an elderly charade after he is evicted, only to fall in love with the owner's daughter, leading to a love story that's "aging" like fine wine.

Paying Guest (1957)