**Executive Summary**
The Directorate of Publication Division (DPD), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, released the book "Hum Dono: Kahani Dev Aur Goldie Ki" on March 13, 2026. Authored by Tanuja Chaturvedi, the book documents the golden era of Indian cinema, focusing on the creative and personal bond between Dev Anand and Vijay Anand. Additionally, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged between DPD and IICT to publish books on the AVGC-XR sector.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Book Release:**
* The book "Hum Dono: Kahani Dev Aur Goldie Ki" authored by Tanuja Chaturvedi was ceremonially released by the Directorate of Publication Division (DPD) on March 13, 2026, in Mumbai.
* The book celebrates the artistic partnership and cinematic legacy of Indian cinema icons Dev Anand and Vijay Anand.
* It details their creative collaboration and contributions to the Indian film industry.
* The book explores the golden era of Indian cinema through rare references, memoirs, and historical details.
* The Hindi edition has been published to make the content accessible to a wider Hindi readership.
* The book is expected to be of interest to researchers, students, film enthusiasts, and general readers of Indian cinema.
* **MoU Exchange:**
* A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged between the CEO of IICT and the Principal Director General of DPD.
* DPD will publish books from IICT focused on the AVGC-XR sector.
* This initiative aims to disseminate credible information on the fast-emerging AVGC-XR sectors to schools across the country.
**Impact Analysis**
**Researchers of Indian Cinema, Students, Film Enthusiasts, and General Readers**
* **Impact:** They will have access to a book that provides detailed insights into the creative and personal bond of Dev Anand and Vijay Anand, contributing to a better understanding of Indian cinema's history and the contributions of these filmmakers.
* **Action Required:** Read the book "Hum Dono: Kahani Dev Aur Goldie Ki."
**Indian Cinema Industry**
* **Impact:** The book documents and celebrates a significant creative phase of Hindi cinema, potentially inspiring future filmmakers and preserving the legacy of iconic personalities.
* **Action Required:** No specific action is detailed in the document.
**Emerging Talents in the AVGC-XR Sector**
* **Impact:** Through the DPD and IICT partnership, access to credible information and published books on the AVGC-XR sector will be facilitated, supporting formal training and skill development.
* **Action Required:** Engage with the published books on the AVGC-XR sector made available through the DPD and IICT collaboration.
Key Entities Referenced
Publications Division (DPD): The organization responsible for releasing the book and exchanging the MoU.
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting: The parent ministry of the Publications Division.
Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT): An organization that exchanged an MoU with DPD to publish books and offers training.
AVGC-XR sector: The sector for which DPD and IICT will publish books.
Mumbai: The location where the book was released and the MoU was exchanged.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Publications Division Releases Book Exploring
the Creative and Personal Bond Between Indian
Cinema’s Iconic Brother Duo Dev Anand and
Vijay Anand
‘Hum Dono: Kahani Dev Aur Goldie Ki’ authored by Tanuja
Chaturvedi documents the golden era of Indian cinema
DPD and IICT exchange MoU to publish books on AVGC-XR
sector
Posted On: 13 MAR 2026 7:59PM by PIB Mumbai
: Mumbai, March 13, 2026
‘Hum Dono: Kahani Dev Aur Goldie Ki’ authored by Tanuja Chaturvedi was
ceremonially released by the Directorate of Publication Division (DPD), Ministry of
Information and Broadcasting, in a function organized at IICT Campus, NFDC
Complex, in Mumbai today (March 13, 2026). The book celebrates the artistic
partnership and cinematic legacy of two iconic personalities of Indian cinema, Dev
Anand and Vijay Anand and throws light on their creative collaboration and lasting
contribution to the Indian film industry.Renowned filmmaker, screenwriter and actor Amole Gupte, who was the Chief Guest
at the programme, reminiscized about his first meeting with Goldie Anand. The
Anand brothers along with the other legendary film personalities of that era had
created iconic films, stated Amol Gupte.
Bhupendra Kainthola, Principal Director General, DPD, stated that the publication of
this book is Government of India's unique manner of paying tribute to the legendary
film personalities Dev Anand and Vijay Anand. He further said, DPD publishes
significant books on Indian culture and cinema being an important part of the
country's culture, DPD took to publishing this book. The mandate of DPD is to take
good literature to the people at a nominal price, he added.
Vishwas Deoskar, CEO of the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT),
highlighted the importance of formal training for emerging talents of AVGC-XR
sector, which IICT is providing.
Speaking about her book, author Tanuja Chaturvedi described this moment or
formal launch of her book as overwhelming. The author was associated with
Navketan Productions and stated, "I feel the blessings of Dev Saab and Goldie Saab
even now". She recalled various memorable moments with the legendary brother
duo of Indian Cinema. The author Tanuja Chaturvedi thanked DPD's team, including
Chief Editor Kulshrestha Kamal and Editor Shuchita Chaturvedi for their works on
the book.On this occasion, a MoU was exchanged between the CEO, IICT and Principal DG,
DPD. By means of the agreement, DPD will publish all books of IICT books on AVGC-
XR sector, so as to take credible information on the fast emerging sectors of the
orange economy to schools across the country.
About "Hum Dono: Kahani Dev aur Goldie Ki"
Through rare references, memoirs, and historical details, author Tanuja Chaturvedi
has presented the personalities and creative journeys of iconic star Dev Anand and
celebrated film-maker Vijay Anand with sensitivity and depth. The chapters of the
book trace a significant creative phase of Hindi cinema when the duo introduced a
distinctive cinematic style and storytelling approach.
The book begins by exploring the cinematic landscape of the 1950s and the
circumstances surrounding Vijay Anand’s entry into films, followed by their early
experiments and successes with films such as Nau Do Gyarah (1957) and Kala
Bazar (1960). It further examines the making and impact of landmark films
including Hum Dono (1961), Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963), and especially Guide
(1965).
‘Hum Dono’ presents an important documentation of the golden era of Indian
cinema. Publications Division has published the book in Hindi to make its engaging
and research-based content accessible to a wider Hindi readership.
The book vividly narrates the creative and personal relationship between Dev Anand
and his younger brother Vijay Anand, popularly known as Goldie Anand. Together,
the two brothers created several memorable films and, through their distinctive
artistic vision, made a significant contribution to shaping the evolution of Hindi
cinema.The Hindi edition has been brought out with the objective of making this important
work on the history of Indian cinema accessible to a broader audience, enabling
readers to better appreciate the contributions of these two legendary filmmakers.
The book is expected to be of significant interest to researchers of Indian cinema,
students, film enthusiasts, and general readers alike.
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