Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/01/1921 |
| Age | 76 years (died on 06, Jul, 1997) |
| Birthplace | Gurdaspur, Punjab, British India |
| Date of Death | 06/07/1997 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Chetan Anand was a prominent Indian director, producer, actor, and screenplay writer who worked in Hindi cinema. He received the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival for Neecha Nagar (1946), which is widely recognized as the first Indian film to gain major international acclaim. He was the elder brother of Dev Anand and Vijay Anand, and he died in Mumbai in 1997. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm (approx.) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Chetan Anand studied Hindu scriptures at Gurukula Kangri and graduated from a government college in Lahore. |
Personal Life
| Place of Death | Mumbai |
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| Death Cause | Not known |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Priya Rajvansh (actor) |
| Marriage Date | 1943 |
Family
| Father | Pishori Lal Anand (Advocate) |
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| Spouse | Uma Anand (actor, journalist, and broadcaster) |
| Children | Ketan Anand, Vivek Anand |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Chetan Anand joined the Indian National Congress (INC) in 1930. | |
| 2. He worked for the BBC in 1930. | |
| 3. Chetan started teaching History at Doon School in the early 40s. | |
| 4. Chetan Anand founded 'Navketan Films' in 1949 with Dev Anand. | |
| 5. He established his production company, 'Himalaya Films,' in 1960. | |
| 6. Chetan Anand introduced Rajesh Khanna to Hindi cinema. | |
| 7. He fell in love with actress Priya Rajvansh. | |
| 8. In his last will, a significant portion of his wealth was bequeathed to Priya Rajvansh. | |
| 9. Chetan Anand's sons, Ketan Anand and Vivek Anand, were charged with Priya Rajvansh's murder in 2000. | |
| 10. A book titled 'Chetan Anand: The Poetics of Film' was written in 2007 by his wife, Uma Anand, and son Ketan Anand. | |
| 11. Chetan Anand's films were shown at the Stuttgart Film Festival and the India International Centre in New Delhi in 2007. | |
| 12. In 2013, India Post released a commemorative postage stamp featuring Chetan Anand. |