Overview of "Pyaasa" (1957)
"Pyaasa," one of Guru Dutt’s most significant works, stars the director along with Mala Sinha and Waheeda Rehman. The film tells the story of a struggling poet who seeks love and recognition in a society plagued by moral decay and materialism. Renowned for its lyrical storytelling, soul-stirring music by S.D. Burman, and profound performances, "Pyaasa" remains a pillar of Indian cinema, offering a melancholic yet beautiful look at the unfulfilled aspirations and quest for purity in a world marked by greed and indifference. Its narrative depth and cinematic technique have made it critically acclaimed worldwide, often listed among the greatest films of all time.