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19 February 1957 (India) morePlot:
Unemployed Vijay is the youngest in his family consisting of his widowed mom, and two brothers. His passion is poetry... more | add synopsisNewsDesk:
(4 articles)
Aamir & Katrina: Guru & Waheeda? (From Bollyspice. 13 July 2009, 6:25 PM, PDT)
Anurag Kashyap pays tribute to poets through Gulal
(From RealBollywood. 11 February 2009, 5:58 AM, PST)
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This film is the story of an educated unemployed youth who is also a poet and who feels the pinch of unemployment. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Mala Sinha | ... | Meena |
| Guru Dutt | ... | Vijay |
 | Waheeda Rehman | ... | Gulabo |
| Rehman | ... | Mr. Ghosh |
| Johnny Walker | ... | Abdul Sattar |
| Kumkum | ... | Juhi (as Kum Kum) |
| Leela Mishra | ... | Vijay's Mother (as Leela Misra) |
| Shyam | ||
| Mehmood | ... | Vijay's brother |
| Radheshyam | ||
| Tun Tun | ... | Pushplata |
| Maya Dass | ||
| Moni Chatterjee | ... | Chatterjee (as Moni Chatterji) |
| Ashita | ||
| Neel Kamal |
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146 minCountry:
IndiaLanguage:
HindiColor:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)Certification:
India:UFilming Locations:
Central Famous Kardar Studios, Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaFun Stuff
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Vijay: Apne shauk ke liye pyaar karti hai aur apne aaram ke liye pyar bechti hai.[Love, for her, is a hobby that she can barter for material pleasures]
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Jaane Kya Tu Ne Kahi, Jaane Kya Maine Suni moreFAQ
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This is an excellent movie which raises many important issues which include unemployment, prostitution in all its worst colours, the exploitation of writers by publishers, breaking family cords etc. Handling of these problems leaves an indelible effect on the viewer and the film tries to shake the souls of the viewers. The lyrics by Sahir Ludhianwi fit the situations and enhance the effect of the film as usual. Mohammad Rafi also sang the songs in his inimitable style of playback acting which is also adds a gem to the film. The level of acting is also very high and special mention has to be made of Waheeda Rahman, Guru Dutt and Rehman. The handling of important scenes keeps viewers glued to the screen till the end. Actually this is one of the best movies made in India.