Indian Film Festival of Melbourne to honour 100 years of cinema icon Guru Dutt
Guru Dutt
. As part of its 2025 edition, IFFM will host special screenings of two of his most iconic masterpieces,
Pyaasa
and
Kaagaz Ke Phool
.
Guru Dutt, whose visionary storytelling and deeply human narratives forever changed the language of Indian cinema, continues to inspire generations of filmmakers and cinephiles around the globe. His films, marked by poetic intensity, aesthetic brilliance, and social relevance, remain timeless in their appeal and artistic impact.
Festival director, Mitu Bhowmick Lange, shared her thoughts on this special tribute saying, 'Guru Dutt was far ahead of his time, both in terms of cinematic technique and the emotional depth of his narratives. His films like
Pyaasa
and
Kaagaz Ke Phool
are not just classics, they are cultural treasures that speak to the soul of Indian cinema.
This tribute is our humble way of remembering his genius and introducing his timeless work to new global audiences.'
The screenings will be part of a curated retrospective celebrating Indian cinema's golden age and its enduring influence. Audiences in Melbourne will get a rare opportunity to experience the visual poetry of Guru Dutt's work on the big screen, a fitting tribute to a man who saw cinema not merely as entertainment, but as a form of profound artistic expression.
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