The series Guru Dutt Restored is showing November 5 – December 18, 2018 on Mubi.PyaasaIn an interview, actor Waheeda Rehman described an episode that had occurred during the filming of Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959). An extra who had been trying to pacify her crying infant was being cruelly berated for missing work by a senior on the set when director Guru Dutt had chanced upon the scene. Unhappy at the way things had been conducted, he had insisted that she attend to her child first. This incident which ultimately made it to the film’s final cut, Rehman says, offered a glimpse of the kind of person Dutt was in real life. It also was a peek into how easily he bled into the characters he created for the screen. Dutt’s artistic persona—a sensitive, perceptive individual often with creative aspirations of his own who is profoundly affected by the injustices and sadness...
- 11/5/2018
- MUBI
Mumbai, April 9: The passing away of cinematographer V.K. Murthy signals almost the end of the golden phase of cinema represented by actor-filmmaker Guru Dutt. Cinematographers like Santosh Sivan, Anil Mehta and Ajay Bahl say Murthy inspired many people.
Murthy, Dada Saheb Phalke award recipient, died at the age of 90 in Bangalore.
Murthy was not a mere cinematographer. His black-and-white images in Guru Dutt's monumental masterpieces created a play of light and shade which cinematographers to this day are trying to analyse. It was Murthy who made actress Waheeda Rehman look so beautiful in "Chaudvin Ka Chand" that Shakeel Badayuni's.
Murthy, Dada Saheb Phalke award recipient, died at the age of 90 in Bangalore.
Murthy was not a mere cinematographer. His black-and-white images in Guru Dutt's monumental masterpieces created a play of light and shade which cinematographers to this day are trying to analyse. It was Murthy who made actress Waheeda Rehman look so beautiful in "Chaudvin Ka Chand" that Shakeel Badayuni's.
- 4/9/2014
- by Shiva Prakash
- RealBollywood.com
Veteran cinematographer, a regular collaborator of Guru Dutt, passed away on April 7, 2014. Image courtesy: The Hindu
V. K. Murthy taught me so much. It was a dream come true, when as a 23 year old, I landed in Mumbai to work on Shyam Benegal’s television series Discovery of India and found “Gurudutt’s cinematographer” working on the same project.
Each morning, the production car first picked me up from Antop Hill, and then I picked him up from his home in Sion. The 45 minute drive to Film City was my classroom – So, how did you shoot that song, sir? You had put a light on the camera trolley in 1957? How? Can you please sketch the lighting scheme for that shaft of light – how many mirrors, where? Sir, if I have to get black as true black, what kind of lighting, contrast ratio do I use? Why are we shooting 8:...
V. K. Murthy taught me so much. It was a dream come true, when as a 23 year old, I landed in Mumbai to work on Shyam Benegal’s television series Discovery of India and found “Gurudutt’s cinematographer” working on the same project.
Each morning, the production car first picked me up from Antop Hill, and then I picked him up from his home in Sion. The 45 minute drive to Film City was my classroom – So, how did you shoot that song, sir? You had put a light on the camera trolley in 1957? How? Can you please sketch the lighting scheme for that shaft of light – how many mirrors, where? Sir, if I have to get black as true black, what kind of lighting, contrast ratio do I use? Why are we shooting 8:...
- 4/8/2014
- by Rakesh Sharma
- DearCinema.com
Bangalore, Apr.8: Veteran Bollywood cinematographer V.K. Murthy, whom many regarded as the light of late film director Guru Dutt's cinema, has passed away here. He was 90.
Murthy used light and shade in an almost painterly fashion in Guru Dutt's films, whether it was in his crime thrillers and light-hearted capers like Cid, Aar Paar and Mr and Mrs 55 or, in his later, more sombre, films.
While he was indebted to ace cameraman Fali Mistry, whom he assisted on two films and learnt the rudiments of his craft from, it was while assisting V Ratra on Baazi at Famous Studio that he met Dutt.
Impressed with his work, Dutt signed him for his next film. The director-cinematographer team went on to become legends.
Murthy.
Murthy used light and shade in an almost painterly fashion in Guru Dutt's films, whether it was in his crime thrillers and light-hearted capers like Cid, Aar Paar and Mr and Mrs 55 or, in his later, more sombre, films.
While he was indebted to ace cameraman Fali Mistry, whom he assisted on two films and learnt the rudiments of his craft from, it was while assisting V Ratra on Baazi at Famous Studio that he met Dutt.
Impressed with his work, Dutt signed him for his next film. The director-cinematographer team went on to become legends.
Murthy.
- 4/8/2014
- by Shiva Prakash
- RealBollywood.com
There was a time when I was a teenager that I would watch Guru Dutt’s masterpiece Pyaasa every afternoon. Each time, something new was found in the narrative that was rich with detail and poetry that is right up there with my favourite film ever made, Citizen Kane. The similarities between Orson Welles and Guru Dutt are tantamount. They were both fiercely original and daring filmmakers who had changed cinematic storytelling and mise-en-scene forever. They had their demons of wine and women, but they were tortured artists afflicted by demons that bleed into some of their cinematic gems.
From the opening song ‘Yeh Hanste Hue Phool’ that is beautifully picturized against a bee pollinating the flowers as the poet Vijay (Guru Dutt) looks on at the serenity of this image, before a man stamps down on the bee. It tells us all we need to know about Dutt’s core themes in his films,...
From the opening song ‘Yeh Hanste Hue Phool’ that is beautifully picturized against a bee pollinating the flowers as the poet Vijay (Guru Dutt) looks on at the serenity of this image, before a man stamps down on the bee. It tells us all we need to know about Dutt’s core themes in his films,...
- 5/27/2013
- by Rumnique Nannar
- Bollyspice
Films that gained a ‘cult following’ over the years, despite being unnoticed on release
Back in the 80s, all we had was Doordarshan. Anything you wanted to know about cinema, mythology, world literature, astronomy, science fiction, history; it was all there – right in your living room. So, in that glorious age of kitsch, I remember noticing this bubbly-looking but rather demure young woman in two films – one was Raghuveer Yadav-starrer Massey Sahib (1985) and this obscure film with an interesting name – In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones (1989). By the third time I caught her on TV, she had won a Booker Prize for fiction, for her book The God of Small Things. She was Arundhati Roy – the above-mentioned films were made by her then husband, Pradip Krishen. But we’re more interested in the second film – In Which Annie… was about a group of students in an Architecture College in Delhi,...
Back in the 80s, all we had was Doordarshan. Anything you wanted to know about cinema, mythology, world literature, astronomy, science fiction, history; it was all there – right in your living room. So, in that glorious age of kitsch, I remember noticing this bubbly-looking but rather demure young woman in two films – one was Raghuveer Yadav-starrer Massey Sahib (1985) and this obscure film with an interesting name – In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones (1989). By the third time I caught her on TV, she had won a Booker Prize for fiction, for her book The God of Small Things. She was Arundhati Roy – the above-mentioned films were made by her then husband, Pradip Krishen. But we’re more interested in the second film – In Which Annie… was about a group of students in an Architecture College in Delhi,...
- 8/21/2012
- by Amborish Roychoudhury
- DearCinema.com
Rekha, the epitome of beauty and sensuality after mesmerizing the Indian audience for over three decades will now be felicitated for her 'Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema' at the Iifa Awards 2012 to be held in Lion City, Singapore. Known to have done several classic films that have been imprinted in the minds of her fans, the actress has come a long way, going on to become India's favorite glamour icon after what was termed as the original 'makeover' queen. Each year, Iifa honours a member of the Indian Film Fraternity who has made innumerable contributions to Indian cinema. Keeping this in mind, the Iifa Advisory Board and the Iifa Management recognizes Rekha for her achievements in Indian Cinema, in its 13th year. Stalwarts of Indian cinema like V. K. Murthy and Yash Johar, among others have previously been recipients of this prestigious Award. Making the 13th year of the Iifa celebration even more special,...
- 5/31/2012
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Nitin Kumar Pamnani’s I am Your Poet won the Best Documentary Film (upto 40 minutes duration) award comprising the Golden Conch and Rs. 5 lakh at the 12th Mumbai International Film Festival for Documentary, Short and Animation films.
Pamnani’s film in Hindi and Bhojpuri is about the poetry of Rama Shankar Yadav ‘Vidrohi.’
Shape of the Shapeless by the New York based film maker Jayant Cherian was adjudged the second Best short Film with Silver Conch and Rs. 250,000/- in cash.
Kim Longinotto’s Pink Saris won the Golden Conch for Best Documentary Film above 40 minutes duration. The British film maker’s documentary tells the story of the ‘Gulabi Gang’ which is active in Uttar Pradesh, empowering women.
The Silver Conch for Best Documentary above 40 minutes duration is shared by Dreaming Taj Mahal by Nirmal Chandar and the Russian entry Home by Olga Maurina.
The Golden Conch for Best Fiction...
Pamnani’s film in Hindi and Bhojpuri is about the poetry of Rama Shankar Yadav ‘Vidrohi.’
Shape of the Shapeless by the New York based film maker Jayant Cherian was adjudged the second Best short Film with Silver Conch and Rs. 250,000/- in cash.
Kim Longinotto’s Pink Saris won the Golden Conch for Best Documentary Film above 40 minutes duration. The British film maker’s documentary tells the story of the ‘Gulabi Gang’ which is active in Uttar Pradesh, empowering women.
The Silver Conch for Best Documentary above 40 minutes duration is shared by Dreaming Taj Mahal by Nirmal Chandar and the Russian entry Home by Olga Maurina.
The Golden Conch for Best Fiction...
- 2/10/2012
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Had V.K. Murthy, the Dada Saheb Phalke award winner for the current year not been there, the cult status that black and white films made by Guru Dutt have attained, be it Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam, would not have been possible. Prasoon Pandey, the younger brother of Piyush Pandey and an accomplished filmmaker in his own right (the recent Samsung mobile phone campaign featuring...
- 4/14/2010
- GlamSham
Veteran cinematographer V. K. Murthy was felicitated on March 21 in Mumbai by the Mysore Association and the film fraternity, on his being conferred prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award. Murthy is one of the oldest members of the 85-year old association. Renowned film director Shyam Benegal was the chief guest. A short film compiled by Govind Nihalani, who once assisted Murthy and whom he considers his "guru", was screened on the occasion. The felicitation function was pre...
- 3/22/2010
- GlamSham
The 56th National Film Awards ceremony was held in Delhi on Friday where Bollywood bagged 13 awards. Bollywood celebrities like Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut and Farhan Akhtar were present at the ceremony while President Pratibha Patil gave away the awards to the winners. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni was present at the event, which was compered by actress Divya Dutta.
Legendary cinematographer V.K. Murthy, best remembered for his work on the Guru Dutt films, received a standing ovation at the 56th National Film Awards ceremony Friday when he was conferred the Dada Saheb Phalke Award for 2008 by President Pratibha Patil.
Murthy, 87, received a cash prize of Rs.10 lakh, a Swarna Kamal and a shawl. This is the first time that a cinematographer has been selected for this award.
Murthy is known for breaking new ground, ushering in highly sophisticated techniques and bringing in rich visual artistry to Indian cinema. He...
Legendary cinematographer V.K. Murthy, best remembered for his work on the Guru Dutt films, received a standing ovation at the 56th National Film Awards ceremony Friday when he was conferred the Dada Saheb Phalke Award for 2008 by President Pratibha Patil.
Murthy, 87, received a cash prize of Rs.10 lakh, a Swarna Kamal and a shawl. This is the first time that a cinematographer has been selected for this award.
Murthy is known for breaking new ground, ushering in highly sophisticated techniques and bringing in rich visual artistry to Indian cinema. He...
- 3/19/2010
- by IANS
- DearCinema.com
New Delhi, March 19(Ians) Legendary cinematographer V.K. Murthy, best remembered for his work on the Guru Dutt films, received a standing ovation at the 56th National Film Awards ceremony Friday when he was conferred the Dada Saheb Phalke Award for 2008 by President Pratibha Patil.
Murthy, 87, who was dressed in a black suit, received a cash prize of Rs.10 lakh, a Swarna Kamal and a shawl. This is the first time that a cinematographer has been selected for this award.
Murthy is known for breaking.
Murthy, 87, who was dressed in a black suit, received a cash prize of Rs.10 lakh, a Swarna Kamal and a shawl. This is the first time that a cinematographer has been selected for this award.
Murthy is known for breaking.
- 3/19/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
The highest honour in Indian cinema for lifetime achievements, the Dada Saheb Phalke Award, seems to have become more of a 'goodbye' honour for the veterans in the twilight of their lives. Cinematographer V.K. Murthy, 86, has been given the honour this year. The man behind the famous brooding shots in most Guru Dutt films said he had never expected to get the prestigious award at this age. "By the original scheme, the Dada Saheb Phalke award was supposed to be the cherry on the cake," Gautam Kaul, former super cop and National Award winning film historian, told Ians. When Tapan ...
- 1/25/2010
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
New Delhi, Jan 25 (Ians) The highest honour in Indian cinema for lifetime achievements, the Dada Saheb Phalke Award, seems to have become more of a ‘goodbye’ honour for the veterans in the twilight of their lives.
Cinematographer V.K. Murthy, 86, has been given the honour this year. The man behind the famous brooding shots in most Guru Dutt films said he had never expected to get the prestigious award at this age.
‘By the original scheme, the Dada Saheb Phalke award was supposed to be the cherry on the cake,’ Gautam Kaul, former super cop and National Award winning film historian, told Ians.
When.
Cinematographer V.K. Murthy, 86, has been given the honour this year. The man behind the famous brooding shots in most Guru Dutt films said he had never expected to get the prestigious award at this age.
‘By the original scheme, the Dada Saheb Phalke award was supposed to be the cherry on the cake,’ Gautam Kaul, former super cop and National Award winning film historian, told Ians.
When.
- 1/25/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
V.K. Murthy, the first cinematographer to be chosen for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award on Tuesday said he was surprised and happy to have been bestowed with the honour. The octogenarian thanked late filmmaker Guru Dutt for giving him the opportunity to work in films. The veteran, who was cinematographer for all Guru Dutt films, said he had never expected to get such a prestigious award in the evening of life. "But I am happy to receive this prestigious award, which is in recognition of my cinematic contribution. I hope this award belongs to hundreds of cinematographers who have done extraordinary work in ...
- 1/20/2010
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
Bangalore, Jan 19 (Ians) V.K. Murthy, the first cinematographer to be chosen for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Tuesday said he was surprised and happy to have been bestowed with the honour. The octogenarian thanked late filmmaker Guru Dutt for giving him the opportunity to work in films.
The veteran, who was cinematographer for all Guru Dutt films, said he had never expected to get such a prestigious award in the evening of life.
‘But I am happy to receive this prestigious award, which is.
The veteran, who was cinematographer for all Guru Dutt films, said he had never expected to get such a prestigious award in the evening of life.
‘But I am happy to receive this prestigious award, which is.
- 1/19/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
New Delhi, Jan 19 (Ians) Legendary cinematographer V.K. Murthy, best remembered as the cinematographer for all Guru Dutt films, has been chosen for the Dada Saheb Phalke Award for the year 2008.
This is the first time that a cinematographer has been selected for this award.
Murthy broke new grounds, ushered in modern and highly sophisticated techniques and brought in rich visual artistry to Indian cinema. He shot India’s first cinemascope movie ‘Kagaz Ke Phool’ (1959) and was the cinematographer for all of Guru Dutt films, an official statement said.
Murthy has been cinematographer for films.
This is the first time that a cinematographer has been selected for this award.
Murthy broke new grounds, ushered in modern and highly sophisticated techniques and brought in rich visual artistry to Indian cinema. He shot India’s first cinemascope movie ‘Kagaz Ke Phool’ (1959) and was the cinematographer for all of Guru Dutt films, an official statement said.
Murthy has been cinematographer for films.
- 1/19/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
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