What was the focus of the 'Celebrating Guru Dutt' festival in Nagpur?

The festival in Nagpur celebrated the legacy of renowned filmmaker Guru Dutt, offering a multidimensional tribute to his iconic works like Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, and Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam.

How did architect Habib Khan analyze the film Pyaasa?

Architect Habib Khan offered an unconventional reading of Guru Dutt's Pyaasa, analyzing the film through the lens of architecture and space, and noting how it vividly reflects the socio-economic climate of its era.

What was the significance of the documentary 'Light, Shadow and Me' at the festival?

The documentary 'Light, Shadow and Me' by Film Division explored the creative processes behind Guru Dutt's collaborations, particularly with legendary cinematographer V.K. Murthy, whose work shaped the visual identity of the director's films.

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Nagpur Celebrates Guru Dutt's Legacy with Captivating Film Festival

17 Nov

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Nagpur hosts two-day festival 'Celebrating Guru Dutt'
Architect Habib Khan analyzes Pyaasa through architectural lens
Cinematographer V.K. Murthy's work highlighted in documentary

Nagpur Celebrates Guru Dutt's Legacy with Captivating Film Festival

In Nagpur, enthusiasts gathered in large numbers last month for the concluding day of the two-day festival 'Celebrating Guru Dutt'. Organized by PIFF Nagpur Edition and Meraki Theatres, the festival paid a multifaceted tribute to the renowned filmmaker whose works like Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, and Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam remain etched in Indian cinema's memory.

The second day of the festival opened with a lamp-lighting ceremony, followed by the screening of two documentaries. 'Saluting Guru Dutt' by Ravikant Soitkar and 'Light, Shadow and Me' by Film Division, which explored the creative processes behind Dutt's collaborations, particularly with legendary cinematographer V.K. Murthy.