Celebrating Dev Anand's 100th birth anniversary with his memorable on-screen avatars

Raju in Guide

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Johny in Johny Mera Naam

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Mangal in Taxi Driver

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Rakesh in Tere Ghar Ke Samne

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Tony in Jaal

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Madan in Baazi

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