[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 190 (Thursday, November 30, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2267]
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                          TRIBUTE TO DEV ANAND

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                         HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 30, 1995

  Mr. BERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Dev Anand, 
one of the giants of Indian cinema, who will be honored this fall by 
the National Federation of Indo-American Associations. Mr. Anand made 
his first film in 1945. Since then he has not only starred in countless 
films, but has produced, written, and directed numerous projects under 
the banner of Navketan Films. He is both a prolific and talented 
performer.
  The key to Mr. Anand's continued success lies in his willingness to 
change and mold himself according to the times, as well as in his 
never-say-die spirit. He is always involved in new projects which 
sustain his bubbling enthusiasm and dynamism. These range from being 
the first to use Himalayan backgrounds for love stories, to producing a 
smash hit based on the hippie phenomenon as seen from the point of view 
of the Indian popular establishment, to singing rap songs. The word 
``impossible'' simply does not exist in Mr. Anand's dictionary. His 
impact on the Indian film industry is such that many producers ask 
their heroes to imitate Dev Anand.
  In 1963, Mr. Anand collaborated with Pearl S. Buck on an award-
winning film entitled ``Guide,'' which was recorded in Hindi and 
English. In the film, he stars as the scurrilous guide who redeems 
himself by fasting to death for rain to save the lives of millions of 
drought-stricken villagers.
  Mr. Anand is celebrating his 50 years of work in the Indian film 
industry with the release of ``Gangster,'' which will premiere in eight 
U.S. cities. This will give American audiences the rare treat of being 
able to see Mr. Anand's skills for themselves. Prior to his U.S. 
appearances, he will be exhibiting his film at the Shanghai Film 
Festival, and is invited to address the union at Oxford University.
  I ask my colleagues to join me today in saluting Dev Anand, a legend 
in Indian cinema, and a true artist. All Americans who care about film 
and culture are honored by his presence on our shores.

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