Dev Anand`s `Hum Dono` to be screened in colour

New Delhi: In a tribute to the evergreen hero of Indian cinema - Dev Anand - Information and Broadcasting Ministry will screen his 1960`s classic `Hum Dono` in colour besides showcasing his four other hits including `Guide`. The 1961 film, in which Dev Anand plays a double role and also stars Nanda, Sadhana and Leela Chitnis, is the third black and white movie to come out in colour.

The first was `Mughal-e-Azam`, a film known for not just its grandeur but also for its characters and spirit, which was followed by Dilip Kumar Vyjayanthimala starrer `Naya Daur`. "It is a retrospective on Dev Anand`s film. Five films will be showcased including `Guide`, `Jewel Thief` and `Taxi Driver`," Director, Directorate of Film Festivals SM Khan said about the screening which would be held from September four to six. The function will be inaugurated by Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni. Dev Anand will also be present at the occasion. `Hum Dono` was a phenomenal success and is known for its super hit songs "Main Zindagi Ka Saath Nibhata Chala Gaya" by Mohammed Rafi and also the duet "Abhi Na Jaao Chhodkar" by Mohammad Rafi and Asha Bhosle. Bureau Report