INDIA · 1957

Pyaasa

Guru Dutt
unrequited love artistic struggle poverty and class corruption in publishing disillusionment
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Synopsis

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.

Year1957
CountryIndia
DirectorGuru Dutt
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