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Guru Dutt
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- Born 9 July 1925
- Place of Birth Bengaluru
- Occupation Film Actor, Film Director, Film Producer, Choreographer, Screenwriter, Film Editor
- Spouse Geeta Dutt (1953“Â1964)
- Siblings Lalita Lajmi, Atma Ram
- Education Hare School
- Years active 1946-1964
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- Ramachaari,
- Lalita Lajmi,
- Pyaasa
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ABOUT Guru Dutt
Guru Dutt: A Cinematic Legend Guru Dutt, born Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone (9 July 1925 - 10 October 1964), remains an iconic figure in Indian cinema, celebrated as a multifaceted auteur. His contributions extended beyond acting to encompass direction, production, choreography, and writing. Dutt's mastery lay in his innovative cinematic techniques, particularly his use of close-ups, lighting, and the poignant portrayal of melancholia. His directorial oeuvre, comprising eight Hindi films, enjoys enduring international acclaim. Pyaasa (1957), notably featured on Time magazine's "100 Greatest Movies" list, and Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959) are frequently cited among Hindi cinema's finest. These films, along with others in his filmography, cemented his reputation for artistic brilliance and thematic depth. His evocative portrayals and innovative direction continue to influence filmmakers. His inclusion in CNN's "Top 25 Asian Actors" (2012) underscores his lasting impact on global cinema. Though his life was tragically cut short, Guru Dutt's legacy as a pioneering filmmaker and actor remains profoundly significant.
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GURU DUTT NEWS
Director of Guru Dutt classic became homeless after flop, watched every piece of furniture being taken away for auction
October 02, 2025 1:40 pm
Director Mahesh Bhatt recalled witnessing a distraught yesteryear director sitting by himself as his every possession was taken away after one of his films tanked.
Golden era actress admitted to prostitution in court after IT raid at her house; later claimed she lied to get her 'black money' back
September 12, 2025 4:18 pm
This popular Bollywood star from the 1950s found herself in a massive scandal after she had to admit to prostitution in the court of law to recover Rs 12 lakh black money confiscated by the Income Tax department.
Parents murdered, career crushed, she became Bollywood's first comedian, was left to rot in a chawl with no money for food in final days
August 08, 2025 12:47 pm
She got her first Bollywood offer after she threatened to jump into the Arabian Sea. Despite being a singer, she found popularity as a comedian due to her weight. However, in her last days, she had to struggle even for food and medicines.
Guru Dutt wasn't a great actor, found him 'fairly blank', says Hansal Mehta: 'His cinema overpowered his inadequacy'
August 07, 2025 4:52 pm
Hansal Mehta believes Guru Dutt wasn't a great actor, but such an extraordinary director that his filmmaking craft far overpowered his inadequate acting.
Guru Dutt’s granddaughters remember Pyaasa, Kagaz Ke Phool, but want to watch the breezy Mr & Mrs ‘55
July 20, 2025 1:13 pm
The world lost Guru Dutt when he was 39 and Karuna Dutt believes that with him, we lost many interesting stories and a unique, personal voice.
Euphoria pays tribute to Guru Dutt with a cover of his iconic song from Pyaasa, watch video
July 17, 2025 8:25 pm
Euphoria, often regarded as a cornerstone of India’s indie music scene, has released a cover of the iconic song 'Yeh Duniya Agar Mil Bhi Jaaye' from Pyaasa.
Pyaasa: Guru Dutt made the original 'broke man propaganda' movie, but it was also a cry for help that nobody answered
July 10, 2025 8:05 am
Post Credits Scene: Ask yourself this, why are the two most popular archetypes in Indian cinema the ‘Angry Young Man’ and the ‘Devdas’? They occupy the two extremes of the male psyche, but they reflect the reality of what untreated men in our country experience daily: rage and sorrow. The same men feel seen and heard through Guru Dutt's Pyaasa.
Guru Dutt at 100: The filmmaker, the man and the myth
July 21, 2025 4:46 pm
His classic films, untimely death, and the blurring of lines between his personal life and cinematic work make Dutt’s story captivating. They give a mythical quality to a man whose fragility, both on screen and in real life, was all too real
A GenZ watches Guru Dutt's iconic Kaagaz Ke Phool: Lowkey liked it, unapologetically
July 09, 2025 2:43 pm
Guru Dutt and Waheeda Rehman's 1959 romantic drama Kaagaz Ke Phool was the last film the filmmaker-actor directed. Here's my GenZ review of one of the most iconic films in Bollywood today.
Guru Dutt dropped Waheeda Rehman 'like a hot brick' after he got back together with wife Geeta Dutt; she declared, 'I won't let him touch me'
July 11, 2025 10:56 am
Guru Dutt and Waheeda Rehman first met in 1955, and by 1962, they parted ways. In these 7 years, Waheeda was his muse and they collaborated on some of his most seminal works including Kaagaz Ke Phool and Pyaasa.
