Dev Anand's Heartbreak: Zeenat Aman, Raj Kapoor, and the White Saree Promise

• Dev Anand was deeply in love with Zeenat Aman, his co-star from 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna', and planned to confess his feelings.
• At a party, Dev Anand witnessed an intimate interaction between Zeenat Aman and Raj Kapoor, including a comment about a 'white saree' promise.
• Heartbroken and feeling betrayed, Dev Anand left the party without dinner, believing Zeenat had hidden her closeness with Raj Kapoor.
• Dev Anand's friend, Mohan Churiwala, defended Dev Anand's account, questioning why Zeenat Aman waited years after his death to refute the claims.
• Zeenat Aman, in 2023, publicly denied Dev Anand's claims, expressing hurt and humiliation, stating she never read his book.

Why It Matters: Dev Anand was heartbroken by Zeenat Aman's perceived closeness with Raj Kapoor, leading to a public controversy.