Bollywood Actress Who Remained Unmarried for 74 Years for True Love
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Number 1
Suraiya's Unrequited Love
Suraiya, a stunning actress of the 1950s, remained unmarried for 74 years due to her unrequited love for Dev Anand.
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Number 2
Meeting on Sets
1. The two met on the sets of the film "Vidya" in 1948 and fell deeply in love.
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Number 3
Family Disapproval
1. However, their romance was doomed due to their different religions and Suraiya's family disapproved of Dev Anand.
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Number 4 Dev Anand's Efforts
Despite his efforts, Suraiya's family refused to accept the relationship, with her grandmother being particularly opposed
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Number 5
Dev Anand's Marriage
Dev Anand eventually married Kalpana Kartik, moving on from his relationship with Suraiya
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Number 6
Suraiya's Devotion
1. Suraiya, however, remained single, devoted to her love for Dev Anand throughout her life.
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Number 7
Successful Career
Despite her personal heartbreak, Suraiya achieved great success in her acting career
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Number 8
Passing Away
1. Suraiya passed away on January 31, 2004, still holding onto her love for Dev Anand.
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