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Born | Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone 9 July 1925 |
Died | 10 October 1964 | (aged 39)
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Years active | 1946–1964 |
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Children | 3 |
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Guru Dutt (born Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone; 9 July 1925 – 10 October 1964) was an Indian film actor, director, producer, choreographer, and writer.[1][2][3][4] He is regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of Indian cinema.[5][6]
Dutt was lauded for his artistry, notably his usage of close-up shots, lighting, and depictions of melancholia.[7] He directed a total of 8 Hindi films, several of which have gained a cult following internationally.[8] This includes Pyaasa (1957), which made its way onto Time magazine's 100 Greatest Movies list,[9] as well as Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960), and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962), all of which are frequently listed among the greatest films in Hindi cinema.[10][9][11][12] He was included among CNN's "Top 25 Asian Actors" in 2012.[13]
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