Bio/Wiki
| Other name | Goldie Anand |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 178 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | St Xaviers College, Mumbai |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Ethnicity | Punjabi |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Married |
| Marriage Date | 1978 |
Family
| Father | Pishori Lal Anand (advocate) |
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| Siblings | 3 brothers (Manmohan Anand, Chetan Anand, Dev Anand), 3 sisters (Sheel Kanta Kapur, Usha Madhok, Bonnie Sareen) |
| Spouse | Sushma (Kohli) Anand (m. 1978 - till Vijay's death in 2004) |
| Children | Vaibhav Anand (actor, director, and producer) |
Career
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| Last Film | Jaana Na Dil Se Door (2001) | ||||||
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Favourites
| Actress | Nutan |
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| Film | Meghe Dhaka Tara (1960) by Ritwik Ghatak |
| Holiday Destination | Hampstead, London |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Vijay Anand was a versatile filmmaker, known for directing various genres such as thrillers, romantic comedies, and family dramas. | |
| He gained recognition for his unique and creative way of presenting songs in his movies. | |
| Most of Vijay Anand's films were produced under 'Navketan Films,' a production company founded by the Anand siblings. | |
| Although initially a follower of guru Rajneesh, he later distanced himself from the spiritual leader for personal reasons. | |
| His first wife, Loveleen, hailed from Russia. | |
| For a brief period, Vijay Anand held the position of chairman at the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). | |
| After a challenging kidney surgery, he was confined to bed rest for a year. | |
| Vijay Anand had a deep love for traveling and an avid interest in ballroom dancing. | |
| He made a premonition that February 2004 would be an unfortunate month for him. |
