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1957 · Hindi · 2h 26m · Drama, Romance · CBFC U
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Summary

Pyaasa (1957, Hindi) has not been rated yet; 2 reviews read, is rated 7+ by Filmi (CBFC: U), and streams on Prime Video in India.

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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Directed by Guru Dutt · written by Abrar Alvi · music Sachin Dev Burman
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Summary

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.

Pyaasa (1957, Hindi) has not been rated yet; 2 reviews read, is rated 7+ by Filmi (CBFC: U), and streams on Prime Video in India.

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What the critics said

2 reviews · the critic’s own number where they gave one
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Karan Bali · 9 Jul 2000
Bali calls Pyaasa Guru Dutt's real masterpiece and among the finest films ever made in India, praising its direction, Sahir's lyrics, SD Burman's… Read it there →
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Pallavi Prasad · 7 Apr 2017
The critic calls Pyaasa a singular classic, praising Guru Dutt's direction, the songs, and its noir cinematography, with only a brief note that… Read it there →
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Where can I watch Pyaasa?

Pyaasa is streaming on OTT: Prime Video (India and Canada), UltraPlayBox (India), ShemarooMe (India) and Vi Movies and TV (India). It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video (the US and the UK). Availability comes from JustWatch and is checked every Friday.

What did critics say about Pyaasa?

We have read 2 reviews of Pyaasa, not yet enough to publish a Filmi Score (the score appears once at least three readings exist). They are listed below.

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