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Thirst

Original title: Pyaasa
  • 1957
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 26m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
6.8K
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Guru Dutt and Waheeda Rehman in Thirst (1957)
The film tells the love story of a struggling poet trying to make his works known and a prostitute with a heart of gold, who helps him to try and get his poems published.
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A talented but indigent poet Vijay struggles for love and recognition in this selfish world.A talented but indigent poet Vijay struggles for love and recognition in this selfish world.A talented but indigent poet Vijay struggles for love and recognition in this selfish world.

  • Director
    • Guru Dutt
  • Writers
    • Abrar Alvi
    • François-Xavier Durandy
  • Stars
    • Guru Dutt
    • Waheeda Rehman
    • Mala Sinha
  • See production, box office & company info
    • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    6.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Guru Dutt
    • Writers
      • Abrar Alvi
      • François-Xavier Durandy
    • Stars
      • Guru Dutt
      • Waheeda Rehman
      • Mala Sinha
    • 59User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Guru Dutt and Mala Sinha in Thirst (1957)
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    Kumkum and Waheeda Rehman in Thirst (1957)
    Guru Dutt in Thirst (1957)
    Waheeda Rehman and Johnny Walker in Thirst (1957)
    Waheeda Rehman in Thirst (1957)
    Guru Dutt, Waheeda Rehman, and Mala Sinha in Thirst (1957)
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    Thirst (1957)
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    Guru Dutt
    Guru Dutt
    • Vijay
    Waheeda Rehman
    Waheeda Rehman
    • Gulabo
    Mala Sinha
    Mala Sinha
    • Meena Ghosh
    Rehman Khan
    Rehman Khan
    • Ghosh
    • (as Rehman)
    Johnny Walker
    Johnny Walker
    • Abdul Sattar
    Kumkum
    Kumkum
    • Juhi
    • (as Kum Kum)
    Leela Mishra
    Leela Mishra
    • Vijay's Mother
    • (as Leela Misra)
    Shyam
    Mehmood
    Mehmood
    • Vijay's Elder Brother
    Radheshyam
    • Vijay's Eldest Brother
    Tun Tun
    Tun Tun
    • Pushplata
    Maya Dass
    • Shyam's Girlfriend
    Moni Chatterjee
    • Chatterjee
    • (as Moni Chatterji)
    Ashita
    Neel Kamal
    Mohan Sandow
    Rajendra
    • Shaikh
    • (as Rajendar)
    • …
    Tulsi Chakraborty
    Tulsi Chakraborty
    • Director
      • Guru Dutt
    • Writers
      • Abrar Alvi(dialogues)
      • François-Xavier Durandy(French adaptation)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Rated as one of the best 100 films of all time by the Time Magazine in 2005.
    • Quotes

      Vijay: Jab hum chalein toh saaya bhi apna na saath de; jab tum chalo toh zameen chale, aasmaan chale! Jab hum rukein, saath ruke shaam-e-beqasi; jab tum ruko, bahaar ruke, chandni ruke!

    • Connections
      Featured in Road, Movie (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Jinhen Naaz Hai Hind Par Woh Kahaan Hain
      Sung by Mohammad Rafi
      Music composed by Sachin Dev Burman
      Lyrics by Sahir Ludhianvi

    User reviews59

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    10/10
    classic legendary Hindi movie
    This is one of the master piece of Guru Dutt. Its his own life story. In real life he fell in love with Wahida Rehman, but love was unsuccessful. This movie is based on his love story. Hero (Vijay) is a great poet, but people do not recognise him when he is live. But when he dies, people admire his work. Same thing happened to Guru Dutt in real life. His contribution to Hindi movie industry was not recognised by people, as his movies were not conventional, but revolutionary. After he died, people studied his work and he is now known as legend in Hindi cinema.

    This is a must watch movie for Hindi movie livers. But please do not expect a typical third class Hindi movie story and songs.

    You have to watch it if you want to admire it.
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    • ramta420
    • Apr 7, 2007

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 19, 1957 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Thirsty
    • Filming locations
      • Kolkata, West Bengal, India(exterior scenes)
    • Production company
      • Guru Dutt Films Pvt. Ltd.
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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