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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
Not being able to save Guru Dutt a regret for his siblings, says author Yasser Usman
February 12, 2023 9:28 pm
Yasser Usman, whose latest book Guru Dutt: An Unfinished Story focuses on the personal struggle of the late director-actor, said Guru Dutt's sister Lalita Lajmi still regrets not being able to help him.
Satyajit Ray's Pather Panchali declared the best Indian film of all time by FIPRESCI; see top 10 list here
October 21, 2022 12:05 pm
The India chapter of the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) has chosen the top 10 Indian films of all time. See the list here.
Sunny Deol on getting 'emotional, angry' about reviews after coming into the film industry: 'Slowly you understand...'
September 19, 2022 10:42 am
Sunny Deol spoke about how box-office numbers are unaffected by film reviews. The actor will next be seen in the movie Chup: Revenge of the Artist.
Revisiting Pyaasa's lovely 'Jaane Kya Tune' with Waheeda Rehman: 'When Guru Dutt pitched the role of streetwalker to me...' | Scene Stealer
August 07, 2022 8:30 am
In today's installment of our weekly special, we look back at Geeta Dutt-crooned Jaane Kya Tune Kahi, from Guru Dutt directorial Pyaasa.
The Queer phenomenon called Meena Kumari
August 01, 2022 2:03 pm
On her birth anniversary, here is a look at the queer politics of Meena Kumari's star persona and two of her seminal performances - Kamal Amrohi's Pakeezah and Guru Dutt's Saheb Bibi Aur Ghulam.
Guru Dutt believed he was making 'insubstantial' cinema before Pyaasa, the film released him from 'solitary confinement'
July 10, 2022 8:57 am
On Guru Dutt's 97th birth anniversary, here's revisiting the time when Dutt felt like he had been let out of prison while making Pyaasa.
Long before The Kashmir Files, Israel fell in love with Hindi films
April 30, 2022 4:18 pm
Khinvraj Jangid writes: Filmmakers like Raj Kapoor and Guru Dutt who made films promoting egalitarianism, universalism and peace were agents of India's soft power
When Guru Dutt's son said 'break of trust' destroyed actor's marriage with wife Geeta Dutt: 'She felt betrayed'
March 30, 2022 1:55 pm
Guru Dutt's son once recalled why his parents Guru Dutt and Geeta Dutt's marriage disintegrated.
Ruminating on The Ivory Throne, Guru Dutt and a food walk: How Pune is returning to cultural normalcy
September 24, 2021 4:04 pm
Discover restaurants that have survived the test of time, explore the legendary Dutt’s relationships with various filmmakers and poets or attend the Lonavala International Film Festival virtually
99 years after Guru Dutt's birth, why the Master of Gloom continues to fascinate us
July 16, 2024 12:08 pm
The maker of iconic Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool died when he was only 39. Though he made few films and according to many accounts, led a depressed life he continues to intrigue decades after his death.
