Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone (9 July 1925 – 10 October 1964), better known as Guru Dutt, was an Indian film director, producer, actor, choreographer, and writer
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 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.
