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This write up sketches the biography of Guru
Dutt, one of the finest actors of Indian cinema. It also contains
Guru Dutt's profile and some of his best films.
Guru Dutt
Date of Birth: |
July 9, 1925 |
Debut Film: |
"Chand" |
Film Awards: |
Filmfare Best Film Award for "Sahib Bibi Aur
Ghulam" |
Guru
Dutt - Guru Dutt is one of those Indian actors who made a mark in
the world of Indian cinema in a short span of time. Through his acting
skills, Guru Dutt reflected the changing social situation of the period.
Within his short life, Guru Dutt made some of India's most
socially-conscious movies like Pyaasa (957), Kaagaz ke Phool (1960) and
Baazi (1951). He is also credited with introducing and propelling
Waheeda Rehman to stardom.
Guru Dutt worked in a period that symbolized transition. During
the fifties, India was embarking on massive industrialization under
Nehru's brand of socialism. Many people believed that changes introduced
by industrialization were undermining the traditional Indian values.
These changes were creating migration, dislocation and competition. It
is remarkable that most of Guru Dutt's movies reflected these
changes. "Pyaasa" is one of those movies of his genre.
Inspired by Sarat Chandra's novel Srikanta, Pyaasa depicts the romance
between a poet and a prostitute.
Guru Dutt was born in the year 1925 at Mangalore. He received
his early education at Calcutta. Guru Dutt learned dancing at Uday
Shankar's India Cultural Centre at Almora for two years. After moving to
Bombay he entered the world of cinema. Guru Dutt started his journey in
the film industry as a choreographer with the film 'Hum Ek Hain'.
Guru Dutt's stint as an actor began with the film 'Lakhrani' in
1944. With "Baazi" Guru Dutt became a director but it was 'Aar
Paar'(1954) that established him as a director. He also proved his
acting mettle by playing the hero in the film. During this period of
time Guru Dutt married the popular playback singer, Geeta Roy. Some of
Guru Dutt's other notable films were "Kagaz Ke Phool", "Chaudvin
Ka Chaand" and "Sahab Bibi Aur Ghulam". Guru Dutt's
brilliant career came to a premature end with his suicide, following a
long-drawn-out struggle with alcoholism, in 1964.
Guru
Dutt's Landmark Films
- Baazi (Director) - Dev Anand, Kalpana Karthik, Geeta Bali
- Aar Paar (Actor, Director, Producer) - Guru Dutt, Shyama
- Mr And Mrs 55 (Actor, Director, Producer) -Guru Dutt, Madhubala
- Pyaasa (Actor, Director, Producer)- Guru Dutt, Mala Sinha,
Waheeda Rehman
- Kagaz Ke Phool (Actor, Director, Producer)- Guru Dutt, Waheeda
Rehman
- Chaudhvi Ka Chaand (Actor, Producer) - Guru Dutt, Waheeda Rehman
- Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam (Actor, Producer) - Meena Kumari, Rehman,
Waheeda Rehman
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