North India Statesman
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The film ‘Pyaasa’, released in 1957, is a milestone in the history of Indian cinema. The film became a hit as soon as it was released and joined the list of 100 greatest films of Time Magazine. The then superstar Dilip Kumar was to play the lead role in this film. But due to any reason, the contract could not be signed with him, so the director of the film Guru Dutt himself played the lead role. This proved to be a major success of his career.
‘Pyaasa’ was not a romantic or tragic film, but it showed the difficulties of the lowest section of the society in a very attractive manner. The story, dialogues and songs of the film left a deep impression on the minds of the people. Some scenes of this film and a beautiful song ‘Jaane Kya Tune Kahin’ was filmed on Kolkata’s Red Street. Guru Dutt wanted to show this scene completely real. Therefore, he went to Kolkata’s Red Street with the team for shooting.
Challenges in the red light area:
However, this decision was very expensive to Guru Dutt. During the shooting of the song ‘Jaane Kya Ta Kahin Kahin Kahin Kahin Kahin Kahin Kahin, Waheeda Rehman’s view of walking in the red street was filmed. But the middlemen of the area felt that the presence of the camera was targeting their area. Angry with this, he attacked Guru Dutt’s team. Seeing the situation deteriorating, Guru Dutt and his team had to leave that place.
Although the film ‘Pyaasa’ did not get much love from the people in the beginning, but over time it became a Cult classic. The efficient operation of Guru Dutt’s direction and hero’s role made the film unforgettable. Although Dilip Kumar was out of this film, this adventure of Guru Dutt raised his name in the film world. The success, story, music and scenes of this film are still alive in the minds of cinema lovers.
In a scene of the film, Waheeda Rehman appeared in a bold scene with a 45 -year -old actor. ‘Pyaasa’ is not just a film, but a poetic work that reflects the social reality of that time.
