Renowned poet Javed Akhtar expresses his desire to work alongside the iconic filmmaker Guru Dutt and direct movies.
Javed Akhtar's Unrealized Dream to Assist Guru Dutt
Veteran poet-lyricist-screenwriter Javed Akhtar shared his heartfelt regret of never having the opportunity to work with the late actor-filmmaker Guru Dutt. Akhtar revealed this during a special session in Mumbai, held as part of Guru Dutt's centenary celebrations.
Akhtar had arrived in Mumbai (then Bombay) on October 4, 1964, with a dream of becoming a director and assisting Guru Dutt. Tragically, Guru Dutt passed away just six days later on October 10, preventing their potential collaboration [1][3].
Akhtar believed that his connection with poet-lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi, a friend of Guru Dutt, would help him secure a position assisting the filmmaker. He had been particularly inspired by Guru Dutt's work on Pyaasa, and had harboured a dream of assisting the director of that iconic film [1][3].
Akhtar had intended to assist Guru Dutt for a couple of years before becoming a director, hoping to learn from the masterful filmmaker. However, his plan was unrealized due to Guru Dutt's untimely death [1][3][5].
Despite not having the chance to work with Guru Dutt, Akhtar expressed deep admiration for the filmmaker. He shared that Guru Dutt's cinematic vision had a profound influence on him, and he had hoped to one day follow in his footsteps [1][3].
The session held in Mumbai was a poignant tribute to the Hindi cinema legend, Guru Dutt. Attendees were reminded of the impact Guru Dutt had on Indian cinema, and the legacy he left behind [2][4].
References: [1] https://www.india.com/lifestyle/celebrity-news/javed-akhtar-reveals-his-unfulfilled-dream-to-work-with-guru-dutt-4728436/ [2] https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/guru-dutt-centenary-celebrations-in-mumbai/article32865516.ece [3] https://www.news18.com/news/movies/javed-akhtar-remembers-guru-dutt-reveals-his-unfulfilled-dream-to-work-with-the-legendary-filmmaker-4103789.html [4] https://www.mid-day.com/articles/javed-akhtar-recalls-his-unfulfilled-dream-to-work-with-guru-dutt/20573116 [5] https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/movies-tv-shows/javed-akhtar-reveals-his-unfulfilled-dream-to-work-with-guru-dutt-896090.html
The veteran poet-lyricist-screenwriter, Javed Akhtar, lamented his unrealized dream to assist Guru Dutt in the movies-and-tv industry, expressing deep admiration for Guru Dutt's cinematic contributions to the entertainment world. Despite not collaborating with Guru Dutt, Akhtar strived to learn from the masterful filmmaker's work on iconic movies such as Pyaasa.
