Dev Anand Quotes

'Devdas' is the first Hindi commercial film to be seen at Cannes. And 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam' is getting a whole lot of appreciation abroad. I'm pleased.

My grandmother and both my parents worked in Bollywood.

I think 'Slumdog' was probably the first big film that happened in India, but even that seemed like a one-off thing.

The film industry is large enough and has many successful icons that have taken Indian cinema to shores beyond India. I think that Indian cinema itself needs to be applauded beyond one individual.

I grew up watching Amitabh Bachchan's films.

Bollywood takes up a lot of time.

For me, the only superstar is Amitabh Bachchan.

If Bollywood had its temple, then Amitabh Bachchan's idol would be in it.

Amitabh Bachchan is my favourite actor.

The Hindi film that I recommend is 'Ijaazat.' It is my most favourite film; it is a poetry in itself, and Gulzar Sahab is somebody I am a huge fan of.

The first film that I saw of Shammi Kapoor was 'Bhramachari.' I instantly fell in love with the film and connected with Shammiji. His style was natural and unique.

Slumdog Millionaire has been a great achievement. It has opened the doors of Hollywood for Indian cinema.

I came into films with 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna.' My first film was actually 'Hulchul,' but it was released after 'HRHK.'

'Mother India' is a classic that I love.

I so hate the term Bollywood. I know it's become synonymous with the industry but really we are 'Indian cinema.'

While shooting for 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna,' I just had to watch Dev sahab and I would give my best.

Bollywood is a whole new ballgame.

Cinema in India is growing big time and people abroad have started recognising us.

Bollywood is there; the film industry is thriving, and it's huge, and it's everywhere. Anytime I travel abroad and I say I'm an actor from India, they're like, 'Oh, Bollywood!' And I say, 'Umm, not yet!'

Everyone abroad knows me because of the songs 'Jimmy Jimmy Aaja Aaja' and 'I Am A Disco Dancer,' both from 'Disco Dancer.'

I was in school when 'Sholay' was released. I think recreating a film like that is a good idea.

When Punjabis all over the world admired my work, there was buzz in Bollywood as well.

I won't say that I dream of playing etched characters like Meena Kumari's in 'Pakeezah.' Though I have seen the film 20 times but you can't compete with something as classic as that.

Among Indian actors I'm a big fan of Hrithik Roshan's.

Westerners are open to Indian films.