
Rocco and His Brothers(1960)
When a impoverished widow’s family moves to the big city, two of her five sons become romantic rivals with deadly results.


Vijay, a destitute poet, searches for true love while attempting to get his work published. With the assistance of two women in his life, his dream comes true - but at a cost that causes Vijay to rethink his worldview.

Guru Dutt
Vijay

Waheeda Rehman
Gulabo

Mala Sinha
Meena

Johnny Walker
Abdul Sattar

Rehman
Mr. Ghosh

Kumkum
Juhi

Leela Mishra
Vijay's Mother
Shyam Kapoor
Shyam

Mehmood
Vijay's brother
Radheshyam
Pyaasa is a drama, romance film released in 1957 exploring themes of depression, prostitute, greed, poet, black and white, struggling artist. Directed by Guru Dutt, it stars Guru Dutt, Waheeda Rehman, Mala Sinha. Vijay, a destitute poet, searches for true love while attempting to get his work published. With the assistance of two women in his life, his dream comes true - but at a cost that causes Vijay to rethink his worldview.
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