Dev Anand, the charismatic and legendary actor, writer, director and producer who has graced over 100 films left a lasting mark on Indian Cinema. This year, on September 26^th, he would have celebrated his 100^th birthday. To commemorate this milestone and honor the icon, Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) has collaborated with the National Film Achieve of India (NFAI) to present a spectacular film festival that will take the audience back in time.

The festival is titled ‘Dev Anand@100 – Forever Young’ is set to take place on the 23^rd and 24^th September, spanning across 20 cities and 55 cinemas. The lineup includes iconic Dev Anand films: CID (1956), Guide (1965), Jewel Thief (1967) and Johny Mera Naam (1970).

                  “CID” takes viewers into the world of crime investigation, where Dev Anand plays a police inspector. It is considered one of the finest thrillers in Indian Cinema.

         “Guide” is based on R.K. Narayan’s Novel is story of a tour guide who falls in love with a married woman, a stellar story of romance and drama.

         “Jewel Thief” is a gripping spy thriller heist film where Dev Anand’s character finds himself mistaken for a look-alike criminal

         “Johny Mera Naam”, he plays a police officer with the classic tale of long-lost brothers reuniting. 

FHF is a non-profit organization set up by Shivendra Singh Dungarpur. It is dedicated to preservation and restoration of the moving image and to spread awareness about the language of cinema. NFDC is the central agency, the goal is to plan and promote the development of Indian Film Industry. The two collaborated to restore and reintroduce four of Dev Anand’s classic movies to introduce the actor to new generation and give a feeling of nostalgia to older generation. The festival is third of its kind by FHF, following ‘Bachchan Back to the beginning’ and ‘Dilip Kumar – Hero of Heroes’ which was organized in 2022.

Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, the founder of FHF expressed his excitement, ‘WE wanted to honor his legacy by screening four of his milestone films. The films are among my personal favorites as I consider Goldie Anand one of the most stylish directors of Indian cinema. The festival also marks an important collaboration between Film heritage foundation and NFDC-NFAI who have restored the four films and partnered with us to enable us to showcase these films. 

Prithul Kumar, Joint Secretary (Films) and Managing Director of NFDC, also emphasized on the significance of experiencing Dev Anand’s movies on the big screen once again. He noted that this joint endeavor between NFDC and FHF, along with INOX and PVR, reflects their shared commitment to preserving India’s cinematic heritage. He also expressed their aspiration to sustain this collaboration to allow broader public access to the gems of Indian cinema in the quality they were meant to be seen.

Audiences in cities like Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Trivandrum, Chennai, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Kolkata, Guwahati, Indore, Jaipur, Nagpur, New Delhi, Gwalior, Rourkela, Kochi and Mohali will have the opportunity to experience these timeless classics in 4K resolution at PVR and INOX.

Whether you’re a devoted Dev Anand fan or simply someone who appreciates classic Indian cinema, mark your calendars for September 23^rd and 24^th. Prepare to be swept away by the charisma, charm and timeless performance of legendary Dev Anand at ‘Dev Anand@100 – Forever Young’. It’s going to be a weekend to remember.