DYK: This Dev Anand Movie Was Once India's Oscars Entry
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Dev Anand's Guide was India's official entry to the 1965 Academy Awards, in the Best Foreign Language Film category
Though Guide didn't get an Oscar nomination, it won hearts and critical acclaim globally
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The Dev Anand-Waheeda Rehman classic was based on RK Narayan's novel The Guide
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Dev Anand's first film in colour was not only a visual feast but also a treasure trove of hit songs
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The all-time great Gaata Rahe Mera Dil was recorded and added to the film after the shooting was complete
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Guide won 2 National Film Awards (1966) and 7 Filmfare Awards (1967)
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In 2008, Guide was showcased in the Classics section of the Cannes Film Festival
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