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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

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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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