A Guru Dutt anniversary

thanks to Iamthat..

Mr and Mrs 55 (1955)
If he were alive, the legendary film-maker Guru Dutt would have turned 86 today. On his birthday, some gems that the great artiste made and acted in… Produced and directed by Guru Dutt. Mr and Mrs 55, a romantic film, the movie is well remembered for the chemistry and camaraderie shared by the lead pair Madhu Bala and Guru Dutt.


Sahib Bibi aur Ghulam (1962)
Produced by Guru dutt and directed by Abrar Alvi, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam is an iconic movie dealing with the neglected and frustrated wife of a zamindar and her relationship with a young architect. Career best performances by Meena Kumari and Guru Dutt.

Pyaasa (1957)
Produced and directed by Guru Dutt. An iconic film Pyaasa is about Vijay, a struggling poet who tries finding a place for himself under the sun. Set in the post independence era, Pyaasa talks beautifully about the poet%u2019s helplessness and misery. Guru Dutt’s stellar performance is the high point of this film. Waheeda Rahman’s role of a sex worker was also appreciated.

Kagaz Ke Phool (1959)
Produced and directed by Guru Dutt. A romantic classic, ‘Kagaz ke Phool’ talks about the intense relationship that a director shares with his muse. This film will always be remembered as one of the finest romantic movies of Bollywood. Songs like Waqt ne kiya kya haseen sitam… still haunt us with its beautiful lyrics (Kaifi Azmi) and memorable melody (S D Burman)

Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960)
Produced by Guru Dutt, Directed by Mohammed Sadiq. A love triangle between Guru Dutt, Waheeda Rehman and Rahman, this movie enjoys the status of being one of the most sensitive movies of Bollywood.

Baaz (1953)
Directed by Guru Dutt. Guru Dutt made his acting debut with this film. Geeta Bali plays the rebellious Baaz, a young leader who triggers a revolutionary movement against the Portuguese rule. The movie is set in the 16th century.

Aar Paar (1954)
Directed by Guru Dutt A romantic comedy, this film stars Shyama and Guru Dutt. Apart from the content and performances, this film is also remembered for its music, given by O P Nayyar. This was Dutt’s one and only comedy.