Principal cast
Guru Dutt as Vijay, Waheeda Rehman as Gulabo, Mala Sinha as Meena, Johnny Walker as Abdul Sattar, and Rehman as Mr. Ghosh
About the film
Pyaasa at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1957 film at stop 216 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
Vijay, a destitute poet, searches for true love while attempting to get his work published. With the assistance of two women in his life, his dream comes true - but at a cost that causes Vijay to rethink his worldview.
Key craft credits
V.K. Murthy (director of photography), Y.G. Chawhan (editor), Sachin Dev Burman (original music composer), Abrar Alvi (screenplay), and Biren Nag (art direction)
- Director
- Guru Dutt
- Release
- 1957-02-19
- Runtime
- 146 minutes
- Genres
- Drama and Romance
- Country
- India
- Quiz
- 50 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 50 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
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