The 100th birth anniversary of one of the greatest film personalities ever, Guru Dutt, is celebrated on July 9. He died at the age of just 38 but the contribution he made to cinema has been unforgettable. No wonder that 60 years after his passing, he continues to be talked about and remembered. Some believe […]
A still from ‘Pyaasa’. As part of the centenary celebrations of legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt, a special retrospective of his iconic films will be held across the country from August 8 to 10, Ultra Media and Entertainment has announced. The retrospective will feature restored versions of some of Dutt’s most celebrated films, including Pyaasa, Aar […]
Like all notable contemporary filmmakers, you seem influenced by Guru Dutt.It took some time for me to truly grasp and understand Guru Dutt’s cinema. But of course, those stark images, the interplay of light and shadow, those still frames—they left a lasting impression on me. I wanted to discover him more deeply, so when I […]
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM), one of the largest Indian film festivals outside India, will pay tribute to renowned filmmaker Guru Dutt in its 2025 edition with special screenings of his acclaimed films, Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool. Indian Film Festival of Melbourne to honour Guru Dutt with special screenings of Pyaasa and […]
Today, July 9, 2025, is when Guru Dutt, had he lived wisely and well, would have completed a hundred. And I could not let pass this opportunity to connect my favourite filmmaker with my favourite city. Much of what I write in this article is sourced from Nasreen Munni Kabir’s Guru Dutt, a Life in […]
As Indian cinema approaches the 100th birth anniversary of Guru Dutt, plans are underway to commemorate his life and legacy on a grand scale. Ultra Media & Entertainment Group, which owns the rights to his filmography, has revealed a multi-layered tribute. It will also include the possibility of a biopic and web series adaptations of […]
