Guru Dutt

Guru Dutt
Born
Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone

(1925-07-09)9 July 1925
Padukone, Madras Presidency, British India
Died10 October 1964(1964-10-10) (aged 39)
Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Occupations
  • Actor
  • film producer
  • film director
  • choreographer
Years active1946–1964
Spouse
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(m. 1953⁠–⁠1964)​
Children3
Relatives

Guru Dutt (born Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone; 9 July 1925 – 10 October 1964) was an Indian film actor, director, producer, choreographer, and writer.[1][2][3][4] He is regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of Indian cinema.[5][6]

Dutt was lauded for his artistry, notably his usage of close-up shots, lighting, and depictions of melancholia.[7] He directed a total of 8 Hindi films, several of which have gained a cult following internationally.[8] This includes Pyaasa (1957), which made its way onto Time magazine's 100 Greatest Movies list,[9] as well as Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), all of which are frequently listed among the greatest films in Hindi cinema.[10][9][11][12] He was included among CNN's "Top 25 Asian Actors" in 2012.[13]

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  11. ^ "4. Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam - 1962". Outlook. Archived from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
  12. ^ "25 Must See Bollywood Movies - Special Features-Indiatimes - Movies". 15 October 2007. Archived from the original on 15 October 2007. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
  13. ^ "Big B in CNN's top 25 Asian actors list". Press Trust of India. New York. 5 March 2010. Archived from the original on 1 November 2011. Retrieved 15 April 2013.