Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Raj Kapoor's Drunken Call to Dev Anand
Raj Kapoor, a famous filmmaker, called Dev Anand very late at night because he wanted to watch Dev's brother Vijay Anand's movie 'Guide'.
Raj was drunk and kept calling Dev to make sure he got the movie.
After watching it, Raj praised the movie and Vijay, but when they met in person, Raj pretended not to know Vijay.
This happened twice, and Vijay felt very embarrassed.
The movie 'Guide' was very successful and won many awards, including at the Cannes Film Festival many years later.
Raj Kapoor called Dev Anand at 2 am, insisting on watching 'Guide' immediately.
Raj was intoxicated and repeatedly called Dev to ensure the film print was sent.
After watching the film, Raj praised 'Guide' and Vijay Anand, even crying on the phone.
Despite the praise, Raj pretended not to recognize Vijay Anand at social gatherings.
The film 'Guide' won four major awards at the 14th Filmfare Awards and was screened at Cannes in 2007.
- Who
- Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand, Vijay Anand (Goldie Anand)
- What
- Raj Kapoor's drunken call to Dev Anand to watch 'Guide' and his subsequent denial of acknowledging Vijay Anand
- When
- Around the release of 'Guide' and later incidents at social gatherings
- Where
- Dev Anand's residence and Raj Kapoor's house
- Why
- Raj Kapoor's insecurity and intoxication led to his unusual behavior
- Film
- Guide
- Director
- Vijay Anand (Goldie Anand)
- Producer
- Dev Anand
- Time of Call
- 2 am
- Raj Kapoor's State
- Intoxicated
- Filmfare Awards
- 4 wins out of 9 nominations
- Cannes Screening
- 2007
