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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