Pyaasa

Pyaasa

1957 · 146 min · HI · 7.3 (58 votes)
Dir. Guru Dutt · Starring Guru Dutt, Waheeda Rehman, Mala Sinha, Johnny Walker, Rehman, Kumkum · Music Sachin Dev Burman
DramaRomance

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.

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A deeply melancholic and poetic exploration of a struggling artist's soul. It's a slow, introspective journey through idealism clashing with harsh reality, filled with yearning and tragic beauty. A true classic that lingers long after viewing.

melancholicintrospectiveyearningtragicpoeticslow-burnclassic Bollywoodsocial realismoperatic dramaartistic integrityunrequited lovesocial commentaryidealism vs. reality
depressionprostitutegreedpoetstruggling artistpublishing
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