By Hindustan Times
She worked with Dev Anand in seven films, and knew the star probably the most. Veteran actor Waheeda Rehman reveals how the Bollywood’s charmer was years sooner than those today within the industry.
“After Guide, he was in talks with Shirley MacLaine and he desired to make MM Kaye’s Far Pavilions in India
with her. But he told me it was not understanding. He was always waiting for make international films and do co-productions, that is a commong thing now. He was way sooner than his time,” says the 76-year-old, who worked with him in C.I.D. (1956), Solva Saal (1958), Kala Bazar (1960), Baat Ek Raat Ki (1962), Guide (1965), Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja (1961) and Prem Pujari (1970).
The two were known for his or her great working relationship and Rehman will unveil the legendary actor’s statue on the UTV Stars Walk of the celebs on December 4 to mark his first death anniversary. “He was a charmer. He was always vigorous. We never had any problems and that i only have fond memories with him... I called him Dev Saab once I met him for the primary time, but he said, ‘you’ll only call me Dev’. Although my senior, he was very co-operative and helpful,” she says.
But there has been once that he did disappoint her. “I was upset with him when he didn't invite me when he went to America to advertise the English version of Guide,” says Rehman, who also reveals: “Dev was an overly quiet and shy person. He never used to wait any parties... Despite all his fame and money, he stuck to his Fiat car for an excessively long time, and used to drive it himself.”
On Dev Saab
He was a charmer. He was always lively. We never had any problems and that i only have fond memories with him
On his shyness
Dev used to ask the entire industry for his premieres but he hardly went to any. That was his charm
On his style
It was rare that he wore suits, only during premieres or awards. He was more of a shawl and high button shirts more or less person
