Classic Indian films a welcome delight at Abu Dhabi fest

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 18:45

Away from home, yet so near - thanks to movies. NRIs, mostly middle-aged, used the Abu Dhabi Film Festival (ADFF) platform to catch up on classics like `Pyaasa` and `Garm Hava` as well as new ones like `Qissa` and `Goynar Baksho`.

Gems of Indian cinema at Abu Dhabi film fest

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 21:09

Movie buffs at the seventh edition of the Abu Dhabi Film Festival (ADFF), which begins here Oct 24, will be able to enjoy classics like `Pyaasa` and `Duvidha` from Indian cinema which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.

Technicians` role has become minimal in cinema: V K Murthy

Last Updated: Monday, April 23, 2012, 16:28

Legendary cinematographer V K Murthy, the man behind Guru Dutt`s timeless classics like `Pyaasa` and `Kagaz Ke Phool`, feels that the role of technicians has become less important in Indian cinema over the time.

Guru Dutt`s grand-daughter eyes his legacy, gingerly

Last Updated: Saturday, February 25, 2012, 14:28

Guru Dutt`s grand-daughter Gouri is set to foray into the world of acting.

`With `Pyaasa` West discovered auteur work in Bollywood`

Last Updated: Monday, August 8, 2011, 08:47

A French film critic introduced `Pyaasa` to the audience at Locarno Film Fest.

On Valentine`s Day, `Pyaasa` among Time`s top romantic movies

Last Updated: Monday, February 14, 2011, 10:22

Indian director Guru Dutt`s fifties` classic musical-drama "Pyaasa" has been listed fifth among Time magazine`s Valentine`s Day list of top Romantic Movies.