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Bollywood revisits Dev Anand's classic

Last updated on: February 4, 2011 13:03 IST
Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao

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A host of celebrities turned up at the premiere of actor-filmmaker Dev Anand's much-loved classic Hum Dono, in Mumbai on Thursday night.

The film starring the evergreen actor in a double role opposite actresses Nanda and Sadhana is all set for a worldwide theatrical release in colour today.

In the picture: Aamir Khan came with wife Kiran Rao.

 

Bollywood revisits Dev Anand's classic

Last updated on: February 4, 2011 13:03 IST
Salman Khan and Govinda

Hum Dono was the last black and white film of Navketan Films that has produced cult films like Baazi, Guide, Prem Pujari, Tere Ghar Ke Saamne and Hare Rama Hare Krishna.

In the picture: Salman Khan poses with his 'Partner' Govinda on the red carpet.

Bollywood revisits Dev Anand's classic

Last updated on: February 4, 2011 13:03 IST
Naseeruddin Shah and Dharmendra

Fans all over the world have been requesting the Bollywood legend to release the hit film in theatres and after 50 years the veteran filmmaker is ready to release the films once again and this time in colour.

In the picture: Naseeruddin Shah and Dharmendra

Bollywood revisits Dev Anand's classic

Last updated on: February 4, 2011 13:03 IST
Ranbir Kapoor and Yukta Mookhey

The film has been coloured using a very advanced technology in US and is in CinemaScope with Dolby Digital Ex surround sound.

In the picture: Ranbir Kapoor and Yukta Mookhey.

Bollywood revisits Dev Anand's classic

Last updated on: February 4, 2011 13:03 IST
Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar

It would be a nostalgic trip for people who have seen the film and a treat for film lovers who have not seen it and have got an opportunity to experience the old-world magic on big screen.

In the picture: Shabana Azmi and husband Javed Akhtar.

Bollywood revisits Dev Anand's classic

Last updated on: February 4, 2011 13:03 IST
Dev Anand

"This is the 62nd year of Navketan Films... I have received a lot of love from my fans for a long time. Hum Dono was a craze when it released. Lots of people were requesting to release the coloured version of the film for a long time. Wherever I go, people talk to me about the film... Its nostalgic. I am releasing the coloured version of the film for all my fans," Dev Anand said.

In the picture: Dev Anand is mobbed as he arrives for the premiere.

Showcasing Zindagi

Last updated on: February 4, 2011 13:03 IST
Sudhir Mishra, Chitrangada Singh and Arunoday Singh

Also in Mumbai, director Sudhir Mishra along with actors Chitrangada Singh and Arunoday Singh promote their movie Yeh Saali Zindagi at the National College's Cutting Chai festival. The movie releases today.

All for coffee

Last updated on: February 4, 2011 13:03 IST
Sonal Chauhan

Elsewhere in Mumbai, Sonal Chauhan pose for shutterbugs during the launch of Schwarzkopf Professional's coffee table book.