Vijay Anand (Hindi: विजय आनंद, Punjabi: ਵਿਜੇ ਆਨੰਦ; 22 January 1934 – 23 February 2004), also known as Goldie Anand, was an Indian filmmaker, producer, screen writer, editor, and actor, who is known for acclaimed films like Guide (1965) and Johny Mera Naam (1970). He made most of his films for the in-house banner Navketan Films and is part of the Anand family.
Dev Anand, Chetan Anand, Sheela Kanta Kapur, Manmohan Anand
Star Sign
Aquarius
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Fact
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Grand niece Gina Narang (Dev's granddaughter) is married to fashion stylist Prayag Menon. Gina is a licensed pilot. She learnt how to fly in Texas. Gina's father, Mr Narang was also a pilot. He passed away from cancer in 2010. Gina's mother is Devina (Dev's daughter).
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In 2009, Son Vaibhav was to debut as a actor in the film " Petrol Pump". The film was to be directed by Ketan Anand and was scripted by Chetan Anand years ago. The film then got shelved. In 2016, Ketan Anand restarted the film, but replaced Vaibhav with Surya Rishi Anand ( Vivek Anand's son).
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Son Vaibhav Anand appeared in the film Swami Dada as a baby.
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First wife's name was Loveleen. Loveleen came to interview Vijay Anand on behalf of Moscow radio. Vijay at the same time was producing a bold romantic film Jaan Hazir Hai starring Prem Kishen (son of villain Premnath) & Shekhar Kapur. Loveleen was beautiful and thus Vijay Anand offered her the lead role in Jaan Hazir Hai. The movie was launched with total fanfare. Loveleen started to bond with Vijay and was fascinated by his attire which he used to wear as a disciple of Rajneesh. Vijay introduced the spiritual world of Rajneesh to Loveleen and she was totally impressed with it. She kept joining Vijay in his Pune visits to the ashram. Vijay, at that time, used to spend minimum ten days a month in Pune ashram. Loveleen's faith in Rajneesh kept growing and so did her feelings for Vijay due to which, she also decided to renounce everything and moved from Delhi to Rajneesh's ashram in Pune. She proposed Vijay Anand to marry her.She knew that Vijay won't like her acting in films and thus decided to leave Jaan Hazir Hai. They were happily married until, Loveleen one fine day put forth her wish of working again in films and asked him to write a script which revolves around her as the heroine opposite a superstar actor, Vijay was upset by this as Vijay wanted to detach himself from the fake world of showbiz. They later divorced.
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Starred and Directed the shelved movie,National Film Development Corporation's "Nyaymurti Krishnamurty" (1997) Starring Vijay Anand, Sandeep Kapoor,Roshan Wadhera, Music by Dilip Sen Sameer Sen. Produced by Roshan Wadhera, Directed by Vijay Anand.
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Directed the shelved film Rohitasha Movies "Chura Lenge Ankhon Se Kajal" (1992) Starring Akshay Anand, Karishma Kapoor. Music by Bappi Lahiri, Produced by Suresh Grover, Directed by Vijay Anand.
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His wife Sushma said that the reason he directed actress Asha Parekh in three films and acted opposite her in another film was because he liked her "naughtiness".
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Grand uncle to famous model, photographer, aspiring filmmaker/ actress Gina Narang. She is the granddaughter of Dev Anand.
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Grand uncle to actor Surya Rishi Anand. ( Chetan Anand's grandson and Vivek Anand's son).
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Acted in the shelved film " Inshaa Allah" opposite Zarina Wahab.
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Former brother in law of actress Uma Anand ( Chetan Anand wife).
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His cousin Vishwamitra Anand is the father of director Gogi Anand.
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Married his sister's daughter Sushma Kohli in a very controversial wedding. Sushma is the sister of Producer Yash Kohli, Director Hersh Kohli and actor Director Bhisham Kohli (Vishal Anand).
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Uncle to actress, director, author Sohaila Kapur. His sister's daughter.
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Started a film titled " Dosti Ka Taqaza" in 1988.Starring Mithun Chakraborty and Govinda . Music ; Bappi Lahiri. Producd : Suresh Grover. The film was shelved mid way.
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Uncle to Bollywood directors Ketan and Vivek Anand. ( Chetan's son's).
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Uncle to Bhisham Kohli. Bisham acted in a few films under the name Vishal Anand. Bisham is also the brother of producer/ director Hersh Kohli. Producer Yash Kohli is also a sibling of Hersh and Bhisham.
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Neice Neelam is the former partner of Bollywood Legend Navin Nischol. Neelam is the sister of Shekhar Kapoor.
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Grand uncle to actor Purab Kohli. Purab's dad ( Hersh Kohli) is Vijay's sister's son.
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Uncle to producer Yash Kohli. Yash's mother is Vijay Anand's sister.
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Married his niece in a controversial wedding.
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After Rajput, Vijay Anand had planned a big budget film called Dekha Jayega with Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff. Anil caused major delays and backed out at the last hour causing the film to get shelved. Vijay Anand restarted it with Jackie Shroff and Saif Ali Khan in 1994. The film was once again shelved.
lyrics: "Jo Bhi Tune Dekha Teri Aankhon Ka Bharm Hai", "Rote Rote Raina Rote Rote Naina", "Aankhiyon Ka Kajra, Haaton Ka Gajra", "O Mere Humraaz, Kaisa Hai Yeh Raaz", "Na Pehchanoonga Main Pichla, Nahi Janoonga Main Agla"
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