Pankaj Tripathi for Guru Dutt biopic: Wahida Rehman on his 100th birth anniversary
On Guru Dutt’s 100th birth anniversary, his frequent colleague Wahida Rehman shared special memories of working with him on classic films. He also said that only mature actors such as Pankaj Tripathi or Naseeruddin Shah can do justice to their role in a biopic.
In short
- Wahida Rehman remembered working with Guru Dutt on his 100th birth anniversary
- He called his favorite film ‘Pyaar’ and recalled his three -year contract with him
- Wahida suggested mature actors like Pankaj Tripathi for Guru Dutt biopic
Today (9 July), on the occasion of Guru Dutt’s 100th birth anniversary, experienced actor Wahida Rehman looked at the filmmaker, who shaped some of the most memorable roles of his career. He also shared his views, in which the actor can best portray Guru Dutt in a biopic.
talking to HT City, He said, “It is really good that people remember that it is going to be 100 years. When I started working with him, no one knew at that time, not even that she would be making such great classic films. I am very lucky that I was part of them. Till date, people talk about ‘love’ and others. It is also my favorite film.” “My first film with him was ‘CID’, Then ‘love’ cameI was on a three -year contract with him. ,
A biopic is being done on Guru Dutt’s life, possibly under leadership with Vicky Kaushal. When asked who he thinks should play the role, Vaiaida said, “Pankaj Tripathi, Naseeruddin Shah or Pankaj Kapoor. Sarai Sabi’s face and work is mein maturity. Aaj ke Bachche Bahot Jawan Hain, Unko Play Karne’s Maturity. Sold the young soldiers. (There is maturity on all of them and in their work. Today’s youth are very small – to play, one needs a certain maturity. Young actors will not be able to do so). ,
Many people have talked about Guru Dutt’s personal struggles over the years, but Vahida remembers him as a calm and sensitive person. He shared, “He was very understandable about the problems of an actor. Once, I could not scream in one scene. He was surprised and said,” A 17 -year -old girl can’t scream? ” I told him that I could not, and he saw another time.
Wahida also recalled Guru Dutt’s creativity and how he took a bold step to improve a film even after his release. “Chaudhwin Ka Chand” was shot in black and white. Later, Guru Dutt decided to resume the title song and add it to the ongoing film. The idea worked – people came back to theaters again and again to watch that song. “
His films are still studied in film schools, even abroad. Wahida shared a surprising memory from his visit to Paris: “I was running with my sister on the champs -elis road and suddenly saw his face on a poster. We went in to ask, and the person told us that he screened Indian films in the weekend, especially ‘Piasa’ and Satyajit Ray films, because I did not love him.
Wahida, who was just a teenager when he started working with her, acted in classics like ‘Piyasa’ (1957), ‘Kagaz flower’ (1959)‘Chaudhwin Ka Chand’ (1960), and ‘Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam’ (1962).
