Remembering Guru Dutt

The magical man: Legendary actor, director Guru Dutt is often credited with ushering in the golden era of Indian cinema.

The magical man: Legendary actor, director Guru Dutt is often credited for bringing in the golden era of Indian cinema.

Sahib, Biwi aur Ghulam: He made quintessential classics like Kaagaz Ke Phool, Pyaasa, Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam and Chaudhvi Ka Chaand.
His muse: Guru Dutt is also credited for introducing Waheeda Rehman to Hindi cinema. Apparently, he was madly in love with her.
Talent speaks for itself: He is most famous for making brilliant lyrical and artistic films within the context of popular Indian cinema.

The legend: Several of his later works have a cult following. His movies went full house when re-released; especially in Germany, France and Japan.
In awe of him: His movie Pyaasa was rated as one of the best 100 films of all time by the Time Magazine.
His pics: On October 10, 1964, Guru Dutt was found dead in his apartment at Pedder Road in Mumbai. Everyone, including his close friend Abrar Alvi suggested that it was a suicide.