Pyaasa Case

This movie was released on 19th February 1957. After commercial success of Baazi, Jaal, Aar Paar, C.I.D and Mr. And Mr's '55, this was yet another block office hit from Guru Dutt, And Dutt was also successful to deliver a rich story and a deep message. This film is a journey into the mind of Guru Dutt. The film also showcases the amount of research which had been done in the making of the movie. Guru Dutt had always enjoyed creative freedom, which can be noticed in the film. Through this film Guru Dutt has showcased us the Indian Society of 50's and is successful in projecting such issues in the film. V.K Murthy the cinematographer of the film uses his knowledge to the fullest and is successful in capturing some great shots under the leadership of Guru Dutt. The Director has used many close up shots in the film. The film also takes us to the era of wide and open streets which have been beautifully used in the film.

Dialogues and the script of the movie are written by Abrar Alvi. In one of the interview, the writer of the film Abrar Alvi told that he had actually visited red light area and the name 'GULABO' comes from the same red light area which he had visited with his friends. There GULABO a prostitute had thanked him, "saying that it was the first time that she had been treated with respect, in a place where she heard only abuses", which he had used later in the film. Also what is important to mention is that Sahir Ludhianvi the lyricist of the film also had a major role to play for dialogues of the film. His poems are used throughout in the film and are recited by Guru Dutt himself who's in the lead role. Each dialogue of the film conveys a social message. There are also rumours that this film is based on life of Sahir Ludhianvi.

Editing of the film is done by Y.G Chawhan. The film never lost its continuity anywhere. In fact he showcased the film brilliantly. The film also won many awards for its editing.

The music of the film had done brilliantly well, it is considered to be lyrical hindi music. Lead singer in male voice was Mohd. Rafi, whereas for female it was Geeta Dutt. Famous song " SAR JO TERA CHAKRAYE" is also from this movie and is superbly sung by Mohd. Rafi. This movie is also good example of well arranged music. Role of GULABO was Waheeda Rehman's first hindi movie in lead female role, to which she has done total justice. And Guru Dutt and Mala Sinha have also given one of their best performances which people have always remembered.

For us who were not born in that era, this movie is very good source to showcase that period to us. This movie not only projects social concerns but in-between also has some humour which is presented by the best comedian of that era Johnny walker to relax your mind a bit. This movie is always regarded as bench mark in the hindi film industry. It was also through this movie that Guru Dutt Changed his genre. Other