Dev Anand didn’t fall in subtle deep love – his intense,often dramatic, early, and unrequited romances, contrasted with the “quiet strength” of his marriage to actress Kalpana Kartik.
They met when she shared screen space with him in Baazi and Taxi Driver. Somewhere amid the smoky noir lighting and Dev’s effortless charm, the romance slipped off screen and into real life. Kalpana, born Mona Singha, was never a passive presence; she matched him in intelligence, wit, and a certain calm that anchored his restless energy.
Their love was a quiet act of resistance.”Dev Anand, already a star with a thousand admirers, married her in 1954 without industry fanfare, almost secretly, choosing commitment over spectacle. After marriage, Kalpana stepped away from acting not because she had to, but because she wanted a different kind of partnership, becoming Dev’s confidante, critic, and emotional compass as Navketan took shape around them. Friends often spoke of how she grounded him, how her sharp mind and quiet strength balanced his romantic idealism. In an industry addicted to drama, theirs was a steady, affectionate marriage that lasted decades, marked by loyalty, mutual respect, and a shared sense of humour. It wasn’t a love story built on declarations; it was built on choice, again and again, and that’s what makes it quietly irresistible even now.
News Edit KV Raman
