By Madhup. Chandigarh, 23rd July: A film maker who painted each frame in his mind with the touch of perfection and then carved it out effortlessly in each scene of his film is Guru Dutt. Recently, Shemaroo has released a Collectors DVD Pack of the documentary “In Search of Guru Dutt” directed by Nasreen Munni Kabir on the occasion of his 86th birth anniversary of the legendary film maker and actor. This documentary film is haunting and moving 85 minute film that has been greatly appreciated by audiences around the world. With excerpts and insightful Dev Anand, Waheeda Rehman, Abrar Alvi, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Kaifi Azmi, Johny Walker, Shyam Benegal, Atmaram, Kalpana Lajmi this collector’s DVD pack has few of the rarest photos of Guru Dutt and his close ones. This fine documentary DVD paints a fine and thoughtful portrait of an exceptional director of Indian cinema.During the event Shyam Benegal shares his thoughts and said, , “Nasreen Munni Kabir made this documentary film 20 yrs ago. This was the first comprehensive documentary film made about Guru Dutt on his work and continues to remain one of the best sources of information on Guru Dutt’s films, his technique and work.”
Arun Dutt says “When I saw In Search of Guru Dutt for the first time, I was truly impressed by the portrayal of my father’s films, the interviews with the family and his co-workers, and the way in which Nasreen had visualized it. I consider it to be the best documentary today or in the future.”
While talking about her documentary, Nasreen Munni said, “This is perhaps one of the first long documentaries on an Indian film personality, and I feel most fortunate to have recorded the many fine minds of Indian Cinema, many of whom have now passed away and whose contribution will always remain a vital part of Indian film history.”