Anand Brothers' Golden Era: 3 Hits, 2 Classics in 6 Years, Vijay Anand's Genius Shines

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Anand Brothers' Golden Era: 3 Hits, 2 Classics in 6 Years, Vijay Anand's Genius Shines
- •The Anand brothers – Dev Anand, Chetan Anand, and Vijay Anand (Goldie) – dominated Bollywood for two decades, with Vijay Anand being a cinematic genius.
- •Vijay Anand directed three iconic films for Navketan Films: *Hum Dono* (1961), *Guide* (1965), and *Jewel Thief* (1967), all leaving an indelible mark.
- •*Hum Dono*, initially directed by Goldie despite his refusal, became a cult classic with timeless music by Jaidev and starring Dev Anand, Nanda, and Sadhana.
- •*Guide*, based on R.K. Narayan's novel, faced production challenges and a flop English version but became a monumental hit and cult classic in Hindi, winning 7 Filmfare Awards.
- •*Jewel Thief*, a suspense thriller starring Dev Anand, Vyjayanthimala, and Tanuja, showcased Vijay Anand's unconventional storytelling and featured superhit music by S.D. Burman.
Why It Matters: Vijay Anand's visionary direction under Navketan Films delivered timeless classics that shaped Hindi cinema.
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