Born on July 9, 1925, Guru Dutt was a multi-faceted genius who donned different hats, including those of choreographer, writer, producer, financier, director, and actor. A man of few words, he was celebrated for his brilliance only decades after his death. Guru Dutt gave Indian cinema some of its all-time classics.
Starting his career as a dancer, Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone, aka Guru Dutt, carved out a niche in Indian cinema in a very short span of time. His life was also short; he passed away at the age of 39, but not before leaving a lasting legacy on Indian cinema. Guru Dutt's fun banter with Asha Parekh Guru Dutt's chemistry was loved with veteran Bollywood actress Asha Parekh, the two collaborated in the 1963 film Bharosa.
She earlier shared her experience of working with the late legendary actor Guru Dutt. She recalled how he was 'childlike' and once tried to steal a packet of cashews from her when she refused to share it. During an episode of actor Arbaaz Khan's chat show, Asha Parekh shared an anecdote from their time together and narrated that a fan had once gifted her three packets of cashews.
Guru Dutt saw them and asked, "Why hasn't he brought them for me?" He then requested Parekh give him one packet. ALSO READ: Guru Dutt Death Anniversary: 7 Classics Of Legendary Actor "I didn't give it to him. I told him, 'Main nahi dungi, aapko bola tha Kolum chalne ke liye, aap kyun nahi chale?' (I won't give it to you.
I had told you to come to Kolum with me, why di.
