3rd December is the remembrance day of Dev Anand, who passed away in 2011. But we remember the handsome hero through his evergreen movies and songs. His style and mannerisms, that smile, shaking of the head and dangling hands! Today’s theme is a bit different. It does not feature Dev Anand’s solos or duets but rather female solos from his movies. That is solo songs picturised on his distinguished co-stars. But they are not alone. Dev Anand features in all of them. And what is he doing? Controlling his urge to sing and keep reacting in that trademark charming (?) Dev Anand way. Enjoy and do mention your favourite Dev Anand songs in the comments.

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1) Song: Tadbeer Se Bigdi Hui Taqdeer Bana Le
Film: Baazi (1951)
Credits: Sahir | S. D. Burman  | Geeta Dutt

Dev Anand with Geeta Bali. He is not in the happiest of moods due to family reasons. He is contemplating how to arrange money for his sister’s treatment. Leena (Geeta Bali) is giving him advice to do some deliberation and resolve his problem. He does so and has no option but to enter the world of gambling. Dev Anand is shown as thoughtful throughout the song before he makes the life changing decision.

Darta hai zamane ki nigahon se bhala kyun, nigahon se bhala kyun
Insaaf tere sath hai ilzaam utha le, ilzaam utha le
Apne pe bharosa hai toh yeh daav lagaale

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2) Song: Jaye To Jaye Kahan
Film: Taxi Driver (1954)
Credits: Sahir | S. D. Burman | Lata Mangeshkar

Dev Anand with Kalpana Kartik. She (named Mala) is a wannabe singer and its time for both of them to part as she embarks on a career opportunity towards success. He leaves her in front of the music director’s house whom she has been trying hard to locate. But parting for both is difficult. He compels Mala to sing a song to catch the music director’s attention and she reluctantly agrees. Mala’s singing reflects the state of her fragile mind. Mangal (Dev Anand) keeps pushing her to go inside the house and leave him.

Jaane Waale Daaman Chhudake, Mushkil Hain Jeena, Tujhko Bhula Ke
Isse To Hain, Maut Aasan,
Jaaye To Jaaye Kahan, samjhega Kaun Yahan,
Dard Bhare Dil Ki Zubaan, Jaaye To Jaaye Kahan

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3) Song: Mere Mann Kaa Bawara Panchhi
Film: Amardeep (1958)
Credits: Rajendra Krishan | C. Ramchandra | Lata Mangeshkar

Dev Anand plays a man who has lost his memory. Circumstances lead him to meet Roopa (Padmini), a street performer. She likes him and voices her feelings while he is confused about his identity and unable to reciprocate.

Dil Ko Lagan Hai Uski Mithi Nazar Hai Jiski,
Hum Paas Hai Tumhare Phir Dil Me Yaad Hai Kis Ki,
Tum Jo Nazar Milao, Dil Me Bahar Dole
Mere Mann Kaa Bawara Panchchi Kyu Bar Bar Dole

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4) Song: Dil Laga Ke Kadar Gayi Pyaare
Film:  Kala Pani (1958)
Credits: Majrooh Sultanpuri | S. D Burman | Asha Bhosle

Probably one of Dev Anand’s finest performance was in this movie. Karan’s (Dev Anand) mission is to retrieve evidence from Kishori (Nalini Jaywant), a dancer in order to prove his father’s innocence. He impresses her with his shayari and singing and pretends to fall in love with her. She has developed genuine feelings for this fraud customer and sings a mujra addressed to him.

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5) Song: Dekhne Mein Bhola Hai
Film: Bambai Ka Babu (1960)
Credits: A | S.  D. Burman| Asha Bhosle

Dev Anand with Suchitra Sen. As per the film’s plot, he is her long lost brother who has recently returned home. Her curious friends have come to “meet” her bhaiya. She runs to warn him about the village girls. And then sings this mischievous number. Dev Anand is standing and enjoying the attention showered on him.

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6) Song: Sach Huey Sapne Tere
Film: Kala Bazaar (1960)
Credits: Shailendra | S.D. Burman | Asha Bhosle

Dev Anand with Waheeda Rehman. Dramatic scenes before the song lead to sorting out the path of love for the lead pair. The heroine arrives to convey the happy news to the hero and changes his mood.

Bekal mann ka dheeraj lekar mere saajan aaye,
Jaise koi subah ka bhula saanjh ko ghar aa jaye,
Preet ne rang bikhere, jhoom le o mann mere,
Chiki chiki chik chah, chah chhai
Chiki chiki chik chah,
Sach huey sapne tere

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7) Song: Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai
Film: Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai  (1961)
Credits: Hasrat Jaipuri | Shankar Jaikishan | Lata Mangeshkar

Dev Anand with Asha Parekh. Differences arise between the lead pair. He is walking away hurt and behaving indifferently. She follows him trying to pacify him with some fast paced and high pitch singing. Seems the singing is effective and they come close after the song!

Tum bhee toh iss aag me jalte ho, chehre se bayan ho jata hain,
Har baat pe aahe bharte ho, har bat pe dil tharrata hai,
Jab dil pe chhuriya chalatee hain, toh chain se koi sota hai
Jiya o jiya o jiya kuchh bol do, arey o dil kaa parda khol do

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8) Song: Yeh Tanhai Haye Re Haye
Film: Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963)
Credits: Hasrat Jaipuri | S. D. Burman | Lata Mangeshkar

Dev Anand with Nutan. He is a bit cross with her and she calms him down successfully. This is a confession of love song between the two. They are ready to stay together and face the challenges ahead, which are waiting to arrive soon!

Aaj Samay Aaya Maine Tujhe Paaya, Main Lata Hoon Tere Pyar Ki,
Phool Naye Laau Tujhko Mehekaau, Main Kali Hoon Tere Haar Ki,
Pyar Ki Hamaare, Amar Ho Umariya,
Thaam Lo Bahe Thaam Lo Bahe

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9) Song: Raat Akeli Hai
Film: Jewel Thief (1967)
Credits: Majrooh Sultanpuri | S. D. Burman | Asha Bhosle

Dev Anand with Tanuja. A seductive Tanuja trying to woo her father’s employee. Dev Anand appears to be impressed and enjoying the show.

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10) Song: Jaise Radha Ne Mala Japi Shyam Ki
Film: Tere Mere Sapne (1971)
Credits: Neeraj | S. D. Burman | Lata Mangeshkar

And the last song in this list. Dev Anand and Mumtaz enjoying their newly married life. She is blessed to have him in her life. There is great chemistry between the both.

Paa liya tujhe, paayi har khushi,
Chaahu baar baar chadhu teri palaki,
Subah sham ki yeh pyaas bade kaam ki,
Radha ne mala japi Shyam ki,
Maine odhi chunariya tere naam ki