Guru Dutt

Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone, later known to the world as Guru Dutt (1925–1964), remains one of India’s most iconic and visionary filmmakers.

2025 marks the centenary of Guru Dutt, born in 1925, renowned for masterpieces such as Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam. His films blended poetic storytelling, striking visuals, and unforgettable music, leaving an everlasting imprint on Indian and world cinema.

On this significant milestone, film lovers, cultural institutions, and the industry come together to honour his legacy through curated offerings — film festivals, restored screenings, exhibitions, talks, and exclusive inventory. The celebrations revisit his timeless artistry, his collaborations with legendary writers, actors, and musicians, and his ability to capture human emotions with rare sensitivity.

This 100-year tribute is not just a remembrance of a legendary director, actor, and producer—it is a celebration of cinema as an art form and of a man whose vision continues to speak to hearts across generations. Guru Dutt’s legacy remains eternal, inspiring storytellers and dreamers a century after his birth.