Dev Anand and Suraiya met on the set of the 1948 film Vidya and love soon blossomed between them. However, theirs was a classic star-crossed lovers scenario because of religious differences.

Suraiya: Dev Anand's first love was Suraiya, with whom he worked in films during the 1940s. Their on-screen chemistry translated into a passionate real-life affair.

Suraiya and Dev Anand initially encountered on the filming location of 1948 movie Vidya. Their relationship flourished during production, and they started to spend considerable time together.

In 2004, when Suraiya said goodbye to this world at the age of 74, everyone expected that Dev Anand would definitely go to see her for the last time. But this did not happen and this love story ended.

In 1950, Anand joined hands with his director-brother Chetan, to launch their own production house, Navketan. They produced Afsar (1950) with the reigning, singing-superstar Suraiya opposite Dev.

One of Bollywood’s earliest heartbreaks — Dev Anand fell deeply for Suraiya, but her family reportedly disapproved due to religious differences. Despite the pain, he never spoke ill of her ...

“Layi khushi ki duniya” (Movie: Vidya, 1948) – A duet with Suraiya, featuring music by S.D. Burman and lyrics by Anjum Pilibhiti. This song showcases the chemistry between Dev Anand and Mukesh.

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