The Hindi edition of Tanuja Chaturvedi’s book ‘Hum Dono: The Dev and Goldie Story’ was unveiled at the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) in Mumbai on Monday. Filmmaker and actor Amol Gupte attended the event as the chief guest.
Originally published in English by Bloomsbury India in 2024, the book has received positive reviews from critics and readers, according to a press release. It traces the journey of legendary filmmaker brothers Dev Anand and Vijay Anand, highlighting their creative partnership, personal bond, and the development of their cinematic vision.
‘Hum Dono: The Dev and Goldie Story’ examines the brothers’ film careers through narratives including behind-the-scenes anecdotes, lesser-known stories from film sets, and insights into how socio-political changes in India over the decades influenced their work. The book also explores their personal relationship, creative synergy, and legacy in Hindi cinema.
Tanuja Chaturvedi stated, “This book has been a deeply personal and fascinating journey for me. Dev Anand and Vijay Anand were not just extraordinary filmmakers but also brothers whose creative relationship shaped some of the most memorable moments in Hindi cinema. Bringing this story to Hindi readers felt important because the legacy of Dev and Goldie belongs to a wider audience that grew up watching their films.” She added, “I knew both of them, and the book is deeply personal with several fascinating anecdotes, stories from film sets, creative disagreements, and moments of deep camaraderie.”
Vishwas Deoskar, CEO of IICT, welcomed the gathering and emphasised the significance of documenting film history. “Books such as Hum Dono play a crucial role in helping younger generations understand the artistic and cultural journeys that shaped the industry,” he said.
At the event, IICT signed a memorandum of understanding with the Publications Division to collaborate on printing and publishing books and knowledge resources related to India’s AVGC-XR and creative technology ecosystem. Under this partnership, the Publications Division will act as the official publisher for selected IICT works, while IICT will retain full copyright and intellectual property rights and manage distribution and circulation.
