Remembering Dev Anand: 5 must listen love songs of the romantic actor

One of the biggest actors of the Golden Era of Bollywood Dev Anand who passed away on December 3 2011 still lives on in the hearts of millions of fans across the world The superstar who belonged to the lsquoTrinity ndash The Golden Triorsquo along with Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor Dev Anandrsquos celebrated legacy spans over six decades which includes blockbuster movies like lsquoKaala Paanirsquo lsquoManzilrsquo lsquoGuidersquo lsquoJohnny Mera Naamrsquo lsquoHare Rama Hare Krishnarsquo among othersAfter making his acting debut in 1946 with lsquoHum Ek Hainrsquo the actor went on to dominate Hindi cinema till the end of the 80s Probably the first romantic hero of Bollywood Dev Anand fondly known as Dev Saab acquired a romantic image in the 60s after appearing in movies such as lsquoTere Ghar Ke Saamnersquo lsquoHum Donorsquo lsquoJab Pyaar Kisi Se Hota Hairsquo lsquoMahalrsquo lsquoMayarsquo lsquoAsli Naqlirsquo lsquoTeen Deviyanrsquo etcA true charmer who was adored for his good looks and enchanting persona on and offscreen Dev Saabrsquos popularity and female fan following used to be the hot topics of tinsel town back then Right from his nodding to fast dialogue delivery his signature puff mufflers scarves and blazer the superstarrsquos style and unique aesthetics are still vivid in the minds of his ardent fansThe sought after actor who enthralled audiences with his acting prowess Dev Saabrsquos croonworthy songs especially romantic numbers made him even more popular among the masses From lsquoTere Mere Sapnersquo to lsquoKhoya Khoya Chandrsquo the hit numbers of yesteryearrsquos star can be found on the playlist of every Hindi cinema fan Ahead of his 100th birth anniversary of the legendary actor letrsquos take a look at Dev Saabrsquos top 5 classic hits from the 60s that resonate with listeners of all ages even todayAlso Read Remembering Dev Anand through memorable moments of the legendTere Mere SapneOne of the best romantic songs of all time lsquoTere Mere Sapnersquo from the 1965 blockbuster romantic drama lsquoGuidersquo featuring Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman is all about love and commitment The chemistry between Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman is a visual treat The lyrics and magical voice of the late legendary singer Mohammed Rafi adds more beauty and meaning to the song Definitely a must listen song if you are a Dev Saab fanDil Ka Bhanwar Kare PukaarThe song from the 1963 hit romanticcomedy lsquoTere Ghar Ke Saamnersquo starring Dev Anand and Nutan in the lead roles is a love song which has all the elements that makes a song mesmerizing and melodious The wonderful lyrics penned by Hasrat Jaipuri and soulful music by SD Burman leaves a calming effect on the listener The picturisation of the song is done rightfully and the romantic antics between the protagonists is a treat to watch The husky voice of Rafi Saab is a delight to the earsKhoya Khoya Chand Khula Aasman Another hit number by Mohammed Rafi this song from Dev Anandrsquos 1960 classic movie lsquoKaala Paanirsquo which features Dev Anand along with Waheeda Rehman is one of the greatest songs of all time Composed by SD Burman the romantic track is penned by the late coveted poet and lyricist of yesteryear Shailendra Shot in the picturesque backdrop of mountains and lush green land the song rightfully encapsulates Dev Saabrsquos romantic emotions and expression The melodious music deserves a special mention here A masterpiece by Rafi Saab this song deserves a spot on your romantic playlistMain Zindagi Ka SaathThe song from the 1961 hit movie lsquoHum Donorsquo which stars Dev Anand in double role along with Sadhana and Nanda features a carefree Dev Saab who is smoking throughout the song and therersquos a reason behind it Penned by the great lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi the song comes with a philosophical message which tries to convey that no matter what happens in life you must always accept your fate stop mourning over your defeats move ahead in life with joy in your heart and blow off all your worries The line in the opening couplet of the song lsquohelliphar fikr ko dhuyein mein udata chala gayarsquo pretty much sums it up Now you know why Dev Saab is smoking in the song Mohammed Rafirsquos voice is the soul of the song whereas Jaidevrsquos music makes the song mellifluousGaata Rahe Mera DilAnother hit romantic number from Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehmanstarrer lsquoGuidersquo lsquoGaata Rahe Mera Dilrsquo has been a favorite love song among music lovers for a reason Unlike other songs of Dev Anand that are sung by Mohammed Rafi this one is sung by the delightful yodeler late Kishore Kumar along with the legendary Lata Mangeshkar who passed away on February 6 this year Written by Shailendra the song is all about love and companionship that will last till eternity While the lyrics and the harmonious music of the song keeps you hooked the melodious voice of Kishore da and Lata didi strikes a chord with the listeners