Top Ten Timeless Movies Of Guru Dutt

Guru Dutt Born on 9th July 1925, Guru Dutt was an Indian act >> Read More... , the eternal melodrama weaver who was ahead of his time, is a legend who is thought to have contributed the most to the creation of Indian cinema. His name was Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone when he was born in Bangalore. He changed his name after spending some time in Kolkata, where he became absorbed in Bengali culture. Regardless of the period, his works perfectly resonate with the general public. His works are highly intelligent works of art, despite their relatability. His films from that era have an almost lyrical or poetic tone.Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool, two of his films, were listed among the "All Time 100 Best Movies" by Time magazine.

The following are ten of his most significant achievements in Hindi film, both as a performer and as a director:

1. Pyaasa

Guru Dutt produced and directed this movie, which is regarded as one of the best Indian productions overall. The tale of an idealistic and failing poet named Vijay who rejects a world symbolized by his ex-girlfriend Mala Sinha Mala Sinha is a legendary actress of Bollywood fam >> Read More... and her corrupt husband. Waheeda Rehman She took birth in a Tamil Urdu speaking Muslim fam >> Read More... played a prostitute who has a deep passion for Vijay.

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Guru Dutt and his partner, Raj Khosla Raj Khosla was a director in the Indian film indus >> Read More... , created this gripping thriller. Dev Anand Dev Anand would be nostalgically remembered by fil >> Read More... played the officer who was investigating the death of a newspaper editor who was prepared to expose the criminal links of a powerful man. Shakila played the romantic lead in her debut Hindi film, with Waheeda Rehman as the villainess.

3. Chaudhavin Ka Chand

The success of this Muslim social and love triangle, which Guru Dutt produced and Mohammed Sadiq directed alongside Guru Dutt and Waheeda Rehman, prevented the production company's financial collapse brought on by the defeat of Kaagaz Ke Phool.

4. Aar-Paar

In this humorous crime thriller, Guru Dutt, still in a noir mood, directs and stars as Kalu, a taxi driver who becomes involved in a criminal operation and flips a coin to decide between the two prominent women, Shyama and Shakila.

5. Kaagaz Ke Phool

The story of the movie centers on a disturbed filmmaker who falls in love with an abandoned woman and raises her to stardom. The fact that his wife's family disapproves of their relationship and puts up numerous barriers is said to be semi-autobiographical. The movie that received poor reviews at release and sent the director into a pit of despair is now regarded as a classic. It was his final project as a filmmaker.

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According to movie history, Dev Anand and Guru Dutt were good friends while working on Hum Ek Hain (1946), and they formed a pact that whoever made a movie first would give the other a break. Guru Dutt was cast as a gambler in the film Baazi, which Dev Anand produced through his production firm, Navketan; Geeta Bali The movie buffs of 1950s can’t forget Geeta Bali. >> Read More... and Kalpana Kartik Kalpana Kartik (born as Mona Singha) is an actress >> Read More... played prominent roles, while SD Burman created the popular soundtrack. Balraj Sahni's script for the movie cemented Guru Dutt's reputation as a skilled storyteller who could use conventional techniques without catering to current fads or desires.

7. Mr. & Mrs. ‘55

In this romantic comedy, Guru Dutt starred as a poor cartoonist named Preetam who consents to a fictitious wedding with a billionaire played by Madhubala to fulfill a requirement in her father's will. Although the stroking type of plot seems a little stale now, the film's attractiveness was enhanced by the delicious OP Nayyar music.

8. Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam

This movie was filmed by Guru Dutt in support of his longtime companion and writer Abrar Alvi Abrar Alvi was born on 1st July, 1927. He was a di >> Read More... . He played an unwitting friend to Chhoti Bahu, the wife of a zamindar, in the film, which was based on a Bengali novel by Bimal Mitra   Bimal Mitra is an Indian writer who worked for >> Read More... and co-starred Meena Kumari Meena Kumari is a popular TV and film actress. She >> Read More... , Waheeda Rehman, and Guru Dutt. Even though the movie was well received, nominated for awards, and submitted as India's Oscar entry, its box office failure was a setback for the director.

9. Baaz

This historical pirate tale, which takes place during the Portuguese conquest of the Malabar Coast, was co-written, directed, and starred by Guru Dutt. He played a royal opposite the rebel pirate, played by Geeta Bali. In his extremely brilliant career, he only played a few amusing love parts.

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When Guru Dutt was allowed to make a movie by Film Arts, he chose Dev Anand to play the part of a man who introduces a touch of darkness into a cheerful fishing hamlet and breaks Maria's heart (Geeta Bali). The movie, which he wrote, was out of the ordinary at the time but had excellent song picturization (by SD Burman once more), which became a trademark of his productions.