Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Producer, Director, Choreographer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 09/07/1925 |
| Age | 39 years (died on 10, Oct, 1964) |
| Birthplace | Bangalore, Kingdom of Mysore, British India |
| Date of Death | 10/10/1964 |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Guru Dutt
21/07/2025
Film enthusiasts marked Guru Dutt's birth centenary year with tributes celebrating his enduring influence on Indian cinema. Coverage highlighted his legacy as a visionary filmmaker whose socially conscious films remain widely admired. The commemorations also reflected on his life and the lasting impact of his work after his death in 1964.
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Bio/Wiki
| Zodiac Sign/Sun Sign | Cancer |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Birth Name | Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone |
| Other Name | Gurudatta Padukone |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Dance Academy of Pandit Uday Shankar (enrolled at age 16) |
Personal Life
| Place of Death | Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
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| Age (at the time of death) | 39 Years |
| Death Cause | Died of an overdose of mixing alcohol with sleeping pills; however, it's not clear whether it was accidental or an attempt of suicide |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Geeta Roy Chaudhary (Playback Singer) |
| Marriage Date | Year 1953 |
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Family
| Father | Shivashankar Padukone |
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| Mother | Vasanthi Padukone |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Guru Dutt was known to smoke. | |
| 2. Guru Dutt consumed alcohol. | |
| 3. His parents originally lived in Karwar, Karnataka, before moving to Bhowanipore, West Bengal. | |
| 4. Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone changed his name to Guru Dutt. | |
| 5. At 16, he enrolled in the dance academy of Pandit Uday Shankar. | |
| 6. In 1943, he relocated to Kolkata in search of work. | |
| 7. Guru Dutt's team produced groundbreaking films such as Pyaasa and Kagaz Ke Phool. | |
| 8. The film Kagaz Ke Phool utilized innovative cinemascope lenses during shooting. | |
| 9. He shared a close bond with Dev Anand in the film industry. | |
| 10. Kagaz Ke Phool earned Guru Dutt cult following and international acclaim. | |
| 11. Guru Dutt faced personal hardships and losses in his life. | |
| 12. He is regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of Indian cinema. | |
| 13. His films included Baazi, Pyaasa, and Kaagaz Ke Phool. | |
| 14. He died in Bombay in 1964 at the age of 39. |
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