Actor Suneil Anand, son of superstar Dev Anand, has passed away at the age of 70. Suneil breathed his last in London on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, after suffering a heart attack. His family confirmed the news of his demise and requested privacy during the difficult time.
Born to Dev Anand and actress Kalpana Kartik, Suneil grew up in one of Bollywood’s most celebrated film families. He completed his education in the US before eventually entering the film industry. Before making his acting debut, Suneil worked closely with his father and assisted him on several directorial projects.
A look at Suneil Anand’s films
For the unversed, Suneil made his acting debut with Anand Aur Anand in 1984. Directed by Dev Anand, the film also featured his father and Raj Babbar in key roles.
He later starred in the 1986 film Car Thief, directed by Sameer Malkan. The film was followed by Main Tere Liye (1989), which was directed by Vijay Anand. Suneil’s acting career was short, despite working with several well-known names in the industry.
Suneil later tried his hand at filmmaking. He made his directorial debut with Master, which was released in 2001, which he also produced.
Suneil Anand passes away: Family issues statement
Dev Anand’s granddaughter and Suneil Anand’s niece, Gina Narang, confirmed his death in an official statement. “With heavy hearts, our family mourns the passing of Suneil Anand. We are comforted by the outpouring of love, prayers and support, for which we are truly grateful. We kindly request privacy as we navigate this difficult time together.”
For the unversed, Suneil’s father, Dev Anand, was one of the most celebrated actors in the Hindi film industry. He passed away in 2011 at the age of 88.
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