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Why Dev Anand Never Unbuttoned His Top Shirt Button

Dev Anand, the celebrated actor who was an icon of romance and fashion in the film industry, is remembered for many things.

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Dev Anand, the celebrated actor who was an icon of romance and fashion in the film industry, is remembered for many things. One such fascinating aspect about him, however, is related to his fashion sense. In every movie, Dev Anand never unbuttoned the top button of his shirt. Audiences often flocked to his films, hoping that this time, he might break this fashion norm and reveal a more casual look. But, much to their disappointment, it never happened.

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Over time, this became part of his charm, and fans began to admire this unique style. People started emulating him, trying to look like him, though reaching his level of elegance and style was no easy feat.

But there’s more to this style than meets the eye. For Dev Anand, keeping his shirt fully buttoned was more than just a fashion statement—it was a comfort zone. In fact, this habit dated back to his childhood. He had a certain body complex, feeling that while his face was passable, his physique lacked muscularity. He preferred to cover up his body completely, avoiding any unnecessary exposure. He revealed this in his autobiography Romancing with Life, saying, "I knew my face was fine, but I had no muscles at all in my body."

Dev Anand and the importance of predictability: Lessons in fame from a  quintessential star

Dev Anand, the heartthrob of Indian cinema, was a star whose presence ruled the screen for decades. He not only captivated audiences with his acting but also with his unique aura and style. In an interview, he famously stated that he would remain youthful for cinema throughout his life. And, in a way, he truly did—right up until his passing at the age of 88, he remained a 'youth icon'. His enduring charm was such that he worked with heroines from three different generations—from Zeenat Aman to Tabu, Tina Munim, Zarina Wahab, Richa Sharma, and Divya Dutta.

Some of Dev Anand's Most Popular Films

Throughout his illustrious career, Dev Anand starred in numerous iconic films that have stood the test of time. Some of his most notable works include Ziddi (1948), Baazi (1951), Jaal (1952), Taxi Driver (1954), Insaniyat (1955), Munimji (1955), Pocket Maar (1956), Fantoosh (1956), CID (1956), Paying Guest (1957), Kala Pani (1958), Manzil (1960), Jab Pyaar Kisi Se Hota Hai (1961), Hum Dono (1961), Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963), Guide (1965), Jewel Thief (1967), Johnny Mera Naam (1970), Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971), Banarasi Babu (1973), Heera Panna (1973), Ameer Garib (1974), Warrant (1975), Des Pardes (1978), Lootmaar (1980), Hum Naujawan (1985), Lashkar (1989), and Charge Sheet (2011).

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