“Nau Do Gyarah” (1957) is an early Indian road movie and comedic thriller directed by him. Dev Anand portrays Madan, who inherits money from his deceased uncle and uncovers a mysterious death. This film marks Vijay Anand’s directorial debut, setting the stage for his illustrious filmmaking career.
Directs and writes the musical masterpiece “Guide,” starring Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman. The film’s critical and commercial success solidifies Anand’s position as a leading director.
At the 14th Filmfare Awards, Guide received a leading 9 nominations, and won 7 awards, becoming the most-awarded film at the ceremony. Guide was also the first film to win all 4 major awards: Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Actress.
“Teesri Manzil” is a Bollywood classic renowned for its catchy music and gripping suspense. Directed by Vijay Anand.
The film is noted for its memorable lead pair, superb mystery, tight script.
With the music and songs setting records, this film became a hit at the box office and is considered among the best offerings
Creates the stylish heist thriller “Jewel Thief,” featuring a memorable performance by Dev Anand and Ashok Kumar.
Thief was declared a hit at the box office. It ended up as the sixth highest-grossing film of 1967 and thirty-fifth highest-grossing film of the decade.
Delivers the action-packed musical “Johny Mera Naam,” starring Rajesh Khanna and Mumtaz. Experiences some commercial failures like “Blackmail” and “Chhupa Rustom,” but continues to experiment with different genres. Received BFJA Award (Best Editor) for Johnny Mera Naam (1970) and Double Cross (1972)
Vijay Anand directed “Tere Mere Sapne” (1971) based on the A.J. Cronin’s novel “The Citadel.” He also played a supporting role as an alcoholic doctor. While, the film became his personal favorite, it wasn’t a major success at the box office and became a turning point in his career.
Despite not achieving commercial success, the film showcases Anand’s artistic depth and commitment to storytelling.
Goldie Anand was honored with the Zee Cine Awards – Hall of Fame Award for Lifetime Achievement, recognizing his significant contributions as a director, screenwriter, and producer. His innovative storytelling and unique cinematic style, exemplified in works like “Guide” and “Tere Ghar Ke Samne,” solidify his legacy as a visionary in Indian cinema.