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Pyaasa (1957)

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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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Cast & Crew

Director
Guru Dutt
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    Vijay Guru Dutt
  • Profile picture of Waheeda Rehman
    Gulabo Waheeda Rehman
  • Profile picture of Mala Sinha
    Meena Mala Sinha
  • Profile picture of Johnny Walker
    Abdul Sattar Johnny Walker
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    Mr. Ghosh Rehman
  • Profile picture of Kumkum
    Juhi Kumkum
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    Vijay's Mother Leela Mishra
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    Vijay's brother Mehmood

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Keywords

  • depression
  • prostitute
  • greed
  • poet
  • struggling artist
  • publishing
  • bollywood