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      Thirst

      1957 2h 26m Drama List
      100% Tomatometer 7 Reviews 90% Audience Score 500+ Ratings Vijay (Guru Dutt) writes unpopular poems about the destitute and poor. Ridiculed by his brothers and scorned by publishers, Vijay finds encouragement in a sweet prostitute, Gulabo (Waheeda Rehman). When a homeless man wearing a coat Vijay gave him is killed, Gulabo convinces a publisher to print his poems, believing Vijay to be dead. The poems are wildly popular, thanks to the myth conjured around Vijay's supposed death. When he reappears, he finds that few friends can be trusted. Read More Read Less

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      Shubhra Gupta The Indian Express What does art, and the poet stand for, and how does he handle the onslaught of the banal and mediocre lie at the heart of this marvellous, moody meditation on the state of the nation by Guru Dutt... Aug 16, 2021 Full Review Siddhant Adlakha indieWire Pyaasa runs the gamut of musical mood and tone, and yet it feels like following a wild butterfly along a singular journey as it flutters on the wind. Jun 30, 2021 Full Review Fred Camper Chicago Reader The final third of this 1957 Indian musical is convoluted but also moving, as dramatic compositions heighten the narrative conflict between artistic idealism and an avaricious society. Apr 11, 2015 Full Review David Parkinson Radio Times This heart-rending masala is a solemn meditation on the impossibility of poetry in a cruel world and it marked a distinct change in tone for actor/director Guru Dutt. Oct 20, 2017 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Masterfully manages to let us know in a meaningful way the timeless message of how cruelly the world treats its true artists. Rated: B+ Jun 4, 2013 Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com [VIDEO] "Pyaasa" set a high watermark for Guru Dutt, and left the world with a pure tour de force of Bollywood cinema. Rated: A Nov 9, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member Possibly the greatest Indian film ever made. It draws the themes of mainstream cinema but is equally great in artistic value. The glistening black and white cinematography, unique story, and a rare achievement of captivating the elites as well as civilians equally leaves the audience in awe till date, making it a timeless masterpiece Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member It saddens me that as of 12 March 2020 no Indian film critic has reviewed this film and these asshole call themselves filmlovers Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member best bollywood movie ever. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Audience Member all i can say is this is as good if not better than any hollywood musical of the period. guru dutt was a true auteur of vision. too bad he died so young Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member One of the best Indian films ever with the best urdu lyrics by Sahir Ludhianvi, soulful music by SD Burman & excellent flawless direction, story & acting by Guru Dutt. Hail Guru Dutt. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member By Playing an Indigent Poet, Guru Dutt has Portrayed what Man Basically need to live , with Unique Dialogues, Nagme and Amiable Waheeda rehman, this Movie Indeed is master Piece and required lot of Patience to Comprehend. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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      Synopsis Vijay (Guru Dutt) writes unpopular poems about the destitute and poor. Ridiculed by his brothers and scorned by publishers, Vijay finds encouragement in a sweet prostitute, Gulabo (Waheeda Rehman). When a homeless man wearing a coat Vijay gave him is killed, Gulabo convinces a publisher to print his poems, believing Vijay to be dead. The poems are wildly popular, thanks to the myth conjured around Vijay's supposed death. When he reappears, he finds that few friends can be trusted.
      Director
      Guru Dutt
      Producer
      Guru Dutt
      Screenwriter
      Abrar Alvi
      Production Co
      Guru Dutt Films Pvt. Ltd.
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      Hindi
      Release Date (Streaming)
      May 22, 2017
      Runtime
      2h 26m
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