About this stamp
(26 September 1923 – 3 December 2011)
Birthplace: Shakargarh, District Gurdaspur, Punjab, India
Life and Career
Dev Anand, one of Indian cinema’s most charismatic and enduring icons, was an accomplished actor, writer, director, and producer.
A leading figure of the Golden Era of Hindi films, he co-founded Navketan Films, a production house that went on to create several classics and shaped the landscape of Indian cinema for decades.
Awards and Honours
Dev Anand received numerous accolades during his illustrious career:
- Three Filmfare Awards
- Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (1991)
- Starscreen Lifetime Achievement Award (1996)
- Padma Bhushan (2001)
- Dada Saheb Phalke Award (2002) – India’s highest honour in cinema
These honours reflect his unparalleled contribution to filmmaking and his timeless legacy.
Commemorative Postage Stamp
A commemorative postage stamp was issued on Dev Anand, celebrating him as one of Hindi cinema’s most influential personalities.
The stamp forms part of the special series marking ‘100 Years of Indian Cinema’, honouring his remarkable journey and lasting impact on Indian film history.
