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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