Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Producer, Director, Choreographer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 09/07/1925 |
| Age | 39 years (died on 10, Oct, 1964) |
| Birthplace | Bangalore, Kingdom of Mysore, British India |
| Date of Death | 10/10/1964 |
Latest News about Guru Dutt
21/07/2025
Film aficionados across Southasia and the diaspora marked Guru Dutt's birth centenary year with nostalgia and deep affection for the legendary filmmaker. The visionary director of eight memorable Hindi movies, known for his socially conscious work exploring human experiences, continues to inspire generations. Tributes highlighted his cultural impact despite his life being cut short on 10 October 1964.
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Bio/Wiki
| Zodiac Sign/Sun Sign | Cancer |
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| Hometown | Bhowanipore, West Bengal, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
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Personal Life
| Place of Death | Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
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| Age (at the time of death) | 39 Years |
| Death Cause | Died of an overdose of mixing alcohol with sleeping pills; however, it's not clear whether it was accidental or an attempt of suicide |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Geeta Roy Chaudhary (Playback Singer), Waheeda Rehman | ||||
| Wife/Spouse | Geeta Roy Chaudhary (Playback Singer) | ||||
| Marriage Date | Year 1953 | ||||
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| Father | Shivashankar Padukone | ||||
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| Mother | Vasanthi Padukone | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Guru Dutt was known to smoke. | |
| 2. Guru Dutt consumed alcohol. | |
| 3. His parents originally lived in Karwar, Karnataka, before moving to Bhowanipore, West Bengal. | |
| 4. Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone changed his name to Guru Dutt. | |
| 5. At 16, he enrolled in the dance academy of Pandit Uday Shankar. | |
| 6. In 1943, he relocated to Kolkata in search of work. | |
| 7. Guru Dutt's team produced groundbreaking films such as Pyaasa and Kagaz Ke Phool. | |
| 8. The film Kagaz Ke Phool utilized innovative cinemascope lenses during shooting. | |
| 9. He shared a close bond with Dev Anand in the film industry. | |
| 10. Kagaz Ke Phool earned Guru Dutt cult following and international acclaim. | |
| 11. Guru Dutt faced personal hardships and losses in his life. |