US EditionGuru Dutt 100: How He Changed the Language of Indian Cinema
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, JUL 7 – The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne will screen Guru Dutt's iconic films, highlighting his lasting influence on cinema and drawing over 2,000 cinephiles, organizers said.
- Guru Dutt, born in 1925 in Bangalore, was a pioneering Indian filmmaker whose 100th birth anniversary is observed in 2025 with tributes and screenings in Melbourne.
- Dutt's visionary narrative style and emotional depth shaped Indian cinema, despite professional struggles, personal difficulties, and the shelving of later projects like Kaneez.
- His major works include Baazi , Pyaasa , and Kaagaz Ke Phool , with IFFM 2025 showcasing these classics to honor his legacy and influence.
- Dutt sought Dilip Kumar for Pyaasa, who initially agreed but never appeared on set, later regretting his refusal, while Dutt insisted on re-shoots to include him.
- Dutt's work continues inspiring filmmakers globally, as festivals like IFFM celebrate his artistic impact, emotional storytelling, and the timelessness of his cinema.
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100 Years of Guru Dutt: IFFM 2025 to Honour Cinema Icon with Special Screenings of 'Pyaasa', 'Kaagaz Ke Phool'
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is set to pay tribute to the legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt during its 2025 edition, marking the centenary year of the cinema icon. Entertainment News | 100 Years of Guru Dutt: IFFM 2025 to Honour Cinema Icon with Special Screenings of 'Pyaasa', 'Kaagaz Ke Phool'.
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Indian Film Festival of Melbourne to Honour 100 Years of Cinema Icon Guru Dutt with Special Tribute Screenings of Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool
Guru Dutt, whose visionary storytelling and deeply human narratives forever changed the language of Indian cinema, continues to inspire generations of filmmakers and cinephiles around the globe
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