Guru Dutt 's cinematic genius transcended time, inspiring generations. His unique style, including establishing shots and close-ups, remains influential, setting him apart in the world of filmmaking Iconic Indian director and actor Guru Dutt was just 39 years old when he died in 1964 but he left behind a cinematic legacy that continues to resonate decades later. Born on 9 July 1925 in the ... Guru Dutt , born on July 9, 1925, is celebrated on his 100th birth anniversary for his intellectually engaging and commercially successful films like Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool. Contemporaries ... On the 9th of July 2025, a hundred years have passed since the birth of one of Indian cinema’s most enigmatic and enduring geniuses, Guru Dutt . His name still whispers through the corridors of film schools, echoes in scholarly debates, and flickers in the black-and-white frames that once lit up a ...