Day 27
History, Art & CultureSkim2025-07-09
Centenary Anniversary of Legendary Filmmaker Guru Dutt
What Happened
India celebrated the 100th birth anniversary of legendary filmmaker and actor Guru Dutt on July 9, 2025. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting organized nationwide retrospectives and announced a special tribute for the 56th International Film Festival of India.
Why It Matters
Guru Dutt is a central figure in Indian cinematic history whose works like Pyaasa and Kaagaz Ke Phool defined the Golden Age of Hindi cinema and gained global critical acclaim.
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