Known as the "Evergreen Hero" of Bollywood, Dev Anand captivated audiences with his charm, distinctive style, and endless energy. His career, spanning six decades, brought unforgettable films like Guide, Jewel Thief, and Hare Rama Hare Krishna.
His exploration of social themes through his films and his romanticized portrayal of the Indian hero made him one of the most celebrated actors in Indian history.
Pran is best remembered as Bollywood’s ultimate villain, a character actor who redefined the role of the antagonist in Indian cinema. His portrayal of negative roles in films like Zanjeer, Amar Akbar Anthony, and Upkar made him both feared and admired by audiences.
Despite his villainous on-screen persona, Pran was beloved in real life and won many prestigious awards, including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Director and producer Bimal Roy is celebrated for his realist approach to filmmaking and for pioneering a style that captured the social realities of his time. His films, such as Do Bigha Zamin, Madhumati, and Bandini, are considered masterpieces that portray the struggles of ordinary people with compassion and empathy.
Known for exploring the human condition, Roy’s films shed light on the plight of the underprivileged and continue to resonate with audiences today.
The film took nearly a decade to complete and featured groundbreaking technology and stunning sets. Mughal-e-Azam became an epic, with its elaborate set design, dramatic storytelling, and memorable characters etched into the history of Indian cinema.