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  1. BornVasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone · 9 July 1925 · Padukone, South Canara, Madras Presidency, British India
    Died10 October 1964 (aged 39) · Bombay, Maharashtra, India
    SpouseGeeta Dutt (m. 1953⁠–⁠1964)
    Children3
  1. WebLearn about the life and achievements of Guru Dutt, a legendary actor, producer, director and choreographer of Indian cinema. Find out his age, …

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    • WebGuru Dutt was a legendary Indian filmmaker who made less than ten films but influenced Bollywood for generations. Learn about his life, career, …

      • Birth Place: Bangalore, Kingdom of Mysore, British India
      • Death Place: Bombay, Maharashtra, India
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      Guru Dutt (born Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone; 9 July 1925 – 10 October 1964) was an Indian film director, producer, actor, choreographer, and writer. He is regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of Indian cinema.
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      Guru Dutt is also credited to giving Bollywood some of its best talents – he introduced Waheeda Rehman, discovered talents like Badruddin Kazi (popularly called Johnny Walker), writer-director Abrar Alvi and ace cinematographer, VK Murthy. However, many are of the opinion that Guru Dutt could never handle rejection.
      The maker of iconic Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool died when he was only 39. Though he made few films and according to many accounts, led a depressed life he continues to intrigue decades after his death. Dev Anand's Navketan Films launched Guru Dutt as a director with Baazi in 1951. (Photo: Express Archives)
      In 1944, his Uncle brought him to Pune to find a suitable job for him. Soon, he found him a job under a three-year contract with Prabhat Film Company as an assistant director. Guru Dutt’s cousin brother, Shyam Benegal, also worked with Dutt as an assistant director and learned film direction under his production house.
    • Guru Dutt’s 94th birth anniversary: A master director …

      WebGuru Dutts short yet eventful life saw Indian cinema produce some of its finest works like Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool. On his 94th birth anniversary, a look at his works and life. | Bollywood

    • Guru Dutt: The tortured genius behind classics Pyaasa …

      WebBorn on July 9, 1925, Guru Dutt died by suicide in 1965. But in his 39 years, Dutt brought to life his passion for art through his rich and interesting filmography, which includes classics like Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool. …

    • On Guru Dutt’s 96th birth anniversary: Why the Master …

      WebJul 9, 2021 · On Guru Dutts 96th birth anniversary: Why the Master of Gloom fascinates us even today The maker of iconic Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool died when he was only 39. Though he made few films and …