Suraiya, one of Bollywood's biggest stars in the late 1940s, and Dev Anand, a budding actor, fell in love while filming the movie 'Vidya' in 1948. Their romance blossomed after a dramatic incident where Dev saved Suraiya from drowning during a boat mishap. Despite their on-screen chemistry, their relationship faced intense scrutiny due to their differing religious backgrounds—Suraiya was from a conservative Muslim family, while Dev was Hindu. The couple starred in seven films together and secretly exchanged love letters, but their plans to elope were thwarted when Suraiya's grandmother discovered their intentions. Dev proposed to Suraiya with a diamond ring worth Rs 3,000 (a significant sum at the time), which he bought after borrowing money. However, Suraiya's family pressured her to end the relationship, leading to a tragic conclusion where reports suggest her grandmother threw the engagement ring into the Arabian Sea. Suraiya never married again, marking a poignant end to their love story.