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Guru Dutt

Directing Born Jul 9, 1925 Died Oct 10, 1964 Bangalore, Karnataka, India 36 credits
36
Total Credits
1945–1989
45 Years Career Span
6
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Guru Dutt works in directing. Born July 9, 1925 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Died October 10, 1964. Archytele tracks 36 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

In Search of Guru Dutt
BahuraniSanjh Aur SaveraSuhagan
Bharosa
Sahib Bibi Aur GhulamSahib Bibi Aur Ghulam · ProducerSahib Bibi Aur Ghulam · DirectorSautela Bhai
The Full MoonThe Full Moon · Producer
Kaagaz Ke PhoolKaagaz Ke Phool · DirectorKaagaz Ke Phool · Producer
12 O'Clock
PyaasaPyaasa · DirectorPyaasa · Producer
Sailaab · DirectorC.I.D. · Producer
Mr. & Mrs. '55Mr. & Mrs. '55 · Director
Aar PaarAar Paar · DirectorAar Paar · Producer
BaazBaaz · DirectorBaaz · Screenplay
Jaal · DirectorJaal · StoryJaal · Screenplay
Baazi · DirectorBaazi · Story
Hum Ek Hain · ChoreographerHum Ek Hain · Assistant Director
Lakhrani

Full Filmography

36 titles
  • In Search of Guru Dutt (1989) as Self (archive footage)
  • Bahurani (1964)
  • Sanjh Aur Savera (1964) as Dr. Shankar Chaudhry
  • Suhagan (1964) as Vijay Kumar
  • Bharosa (1963) as Bansi
  • Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962) as Atulya Chakraborty 'Bhootnath'
  • Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962) Producer
  • Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962) Director
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  • Sautela Bhai (1962) as Gokul
  • The Full Moon (1960) as Aslam
  • The Full Moon (1960) Producer
  • Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959) as Suresh Sinha
  • Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959) Director
  • Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959) Producer
  • 12 O'Clock (1958) as Ajoye Kumar
  • Pyaasa (1957) as Vijay
  • Pyaasa (1957) Director
  • Pyaasa (1957) Producer
  • Sailaab (1956) Director
  • C.I.D. (1956) Producer
  • Mr. & Mrs. '55 (1955) as Preetam Kumar
  • Mr. & Mrs. '55 (1955) Director
  • Aar Paar (1954) as Kalu
  • Aar Paar (1954) Director
  • Aar Paar (1954) Producer
  • Baaz (1953) as Raj Kumar Ravi
  • Baaz (1953) Director
  • Baaz (1953) Screenplay
  • Jaal (1952) Director
  • Jaal (1952) Story
  • Jaal (1952) Screenplay
  • Baazi (1951) Director
  • Baazi (1951) Story
  • Hum Ek Hain (1946) Choreographer
  • Hum Ek Hain (1946) Assistant Director
  • Lakhrani (1945) as Lachhman

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Guru Dutt best known for?

Guru Dutt is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Pyaasa (1957), Pyaasa (1957), Pyaasa (1957), Aar Paar (1954).

When and where was Guru Dutt born?

Guru Dutt was born on July 9, 1925 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. They passed away on October 10, 1964.

How many credits does Guru Dutt have?

Guru Dutt has accumulated over 36 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1945 to 1989.

What is Guru Dutt's background in cinema and television?

Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone (9 July 1925 – 10 October 1964), better known as Guru Dutt, was an Indian film director, producer and actor. He made 1950s and 1960s classics such as Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam and Chaudhvin Ka Chand. In particular, Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool are now included amon...

Guru Dutt by the numbers

36credits
36films
0TV series
1945–1989active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Pyaasa (1957) as Vijay — aged about 31
  • Aar Paar (1954) as Kalu — aged about 28

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