Mehmood played a cameo as a villain and it also marked the Hindi film debut of Waheeda Rehman, who wasn’t the leading lady but a gangster's moll. CID was directed by Guru’s assistant Raj Khosla, who found his bearings with this film and became known for his grey-shaded films. So technically, Dev Anand was never directed by Dutt in a Guru Dutt production. Guru Dutt did cast Dev in CID, his second production but didn’t direct him. Dev Anand gave Guru Dutt that chance when he gave him the helm for Baazi (1951), his first home production. It is said that Guru Dutt and Dev Anand made a pact as strugglers to give a chance to each other if the other made it big. The inspector in charge of the investigation, however, lays a trap and catches the real culprit.Ĭast: Dev Anand, Shakila, Johnny Walker, K. He’s framed for Leena’s murder and his mysterious employer, who happens to be Rajani’s father, tells him to keep mum if he values the life of his sister. He also comes to have good terms with Dr Rajani, who treats poor patients for free. He takes up the job, which leads him to become a confidante of Leena. Dev Anand is adept at gambling and gets an offer from a mysterious man through a club dancer Leena (Geeta Bali) to become the house gambler for a rich man’s club. The film was said to be inspired by the Hollywood hit Gilda (1946). It was Inspired by American noir films and Dev Anand portrayal of a troubled youth who is reformed through love made him stand out in an era which revered heroes and not anti-heroes This was the film which granted him superstardom. Dev Anand played a hardcore gambler in the film. The film was a gutsy portrayal of the underworld. V Ratra’s cinematography, especially his shadow lighting, was much appreciated in the film. Cast: Dev Anand, Kalpana Kartik, Geeta Bali
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