Pyaasa (1957)
Vijay, a destitute poet, searches for true love while attempting to get his work published. With the assistance of two women in his life, his dream comes true - but at a cost that causes Vijay to rethink his worldview.
Director: Guru Dutt
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 146 min
Release Date: February 19, 1957
Cast
- Guru Dutt - Vijay
- Waheeda Rehman - Gulabo
- Mala Sinha - Meena
- Johnny Walker - Abdul Sattar
- Rehman - Mr. Ghosh
- Kumkum - Juhi
- Leela Mishra - Vijay's Mother
- Shyam Kapoor - Shyam
- Mehmood - Vijay's brother
- Radheshyam
Screenplay
- Abrar Alvi (Screenplay)
- Abrar Alvi (Dialogue)
- Sahir Ludhianvi (Lyricist)
Music: Sachin Dev Burman
Cinematography: V.K. Murthy
Editing: Y.G. Chawhan
Production: Guru Dutt Films Pvt. Ltd.
Country: India
Language: हिन्दी
Original Language: hi
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Battle with Depression and Hope, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Mental Health and Inner Struggle
Keywords
depression, prostitute, greed, poet, black and white, struggling artist, publishing
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pyaasa about?
- Vijay, a destitute poet, searches for true love while attempting to get his work published. With the assistance of two women in his life, his dream comes true - but at a cost that causes Vijay to rethink his worldview.
- Who directed Pyaasa?
- Pyaasa was directed by Guru Dutt.
- Who stars in Pyaasa?
- Pyaasa stars Guru Dutt, Waheeda Rehman, Mala Sinha, Johnny Walker, Rehman, Kumkum.
- How long is Pyaasa?
- Pyaasa has a runtime of 2h 26m (146 minutes).
- What genre is Pyaasa?
- Pyaasa is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Pyaasa produced?
- Pyaasa was produced in India.
- What are the themes of Pyaasa?
- The themes of Pyaasa include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Battle with Depression and Hope, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.