Dev Anands cinematic journey was as vibrant and eventful as his personal life filled with its own share of highs and lows. He often found himself in the headlines particularly regarding his romantic escapades. Upon entering the film industry he fell head over heels for actress Suraiya. Dev Anand was so intent on marrying her that he even sought to meet her mother and grandmother. However fate had other plans and they never tied the knot. Nevertheless the unforgettable moments they shared lingered in his memory shaping his reflections for the rest of his life. When Dev Anand slapped Suraiya for this reason Dev Anand was deeply in love with Suraiya and she too was willing to marry him. However her grandmother stood as a significant barrier to their relationship. At one point they even decided on a court marriage with Dev Anand fully prepared to take that step. He wanted Suraiya to embrace the idea urging her to overlook their differing religions and family expectations. Unfortunately Suraiya remained unconvinced. After repeated attempts to persuade her Dev Anand in a moment of frustration ended up slapping her. The incident left Suraiya in tears and recognising his mistake Dev Anand promptly apologized filled with regret for his actions.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Dev Anand (@recollections_of_dev) Dev Anand wanted to gift THIS to Suraiya There is also an anecdote that Dev Anand had made a picture of Suraiya with his own hands for her. And he had also gifted it to Suraiya. He had sent the picture to Suraiyas house. But Suraiya could not reply to him due to fear of her grandmother. When Dev Anand called he spoke to her mother. Suraiyas mother assured him that she would definitely make them talk. But that opportunity never came. And the love of both of them remained incomplete.