Guru Dutt
Guru Dutt | |
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| Born | Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone 9 July 1925 |
| Died | 10 October 1964 (aged 39) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | Gurudatta Padukone |
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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; also known as Gurudatta Padukone) was an Indian film actor, director, producer, choreographer, and writer. He is regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of Indian cinema.
Dutt was lauded for his artistry, notably his usage of close-up shots, lighting, and depictions of melancholia. He directed a total of 8 Hindi films, several of which have gained a cult following internationally. This includes Pyaasa (1957), which made its way onto Time magazine's 100 Greatest Movies list, as well as Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), all of which are frequently listed among the greatest films in Hindi cinema. He was included among CNN's "Top 25 Asian Actors" in 2012.