To chase acting dreams, he left a well-paying job, slept hungry in Mumbai, lived in a chawl. He became a Bollywood iconDev Anand's path to Bollywood stardom began with just Rs 30 and a dream. He faced hardships, living in chawls and working odd jobs, includi...
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When Shailendra's 'Mera Joota Hai Japani' went global, thanks to 'Deadpool'His best-known songs came in films such as 'Barsaat', 'Awara', 'Shree 420', 'Anari', 'Junglee', 'Guide', 'Madhumati' and 'Teesri Kasam'.
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- Superhit duet: Toe-tapping music and Dev Anand
While condoling Dev Anand's death, millions across the world will celebrate the actor’s rich musical legacy - countless mellifluous, toe-ta...