Guru DuttCast
Waheeda RehmanCredits
Written by: Abrar Alvi
Plot
Vijay, a poet in Calcutta, cannot find a publisher for his poems and is mocked by his family and a society that values only money. He is rescued by Gulab, a prostitute who admires his work. When he is believed dead, his poems become suddenly famous. Guru Dutt's 1957 film, with songs by S. D. Burman and Sahir Ludhianvi, is a bitter and lyrical attack on materialism and is listed among Time's best films.
Sinekatalog’s take
Guru Dutt's classic follows a poet scorned by a materialist world, until he is thought dead. Melancholy and beautifully shot, with unforgettable songs, it is a landmark of Indian cinema.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 8.3 / 10 (8,463 votes)
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