Pyaasa
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.
Directed by Guru Dutt · Drama · Romance · 146 min · 1957
Director
Guru Dutt
Studio
N/A
Release
1957-02-19
Runtime
146 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Cast & Characters
Vijay
Guru Dutt
Gulabo
Waheeda Rehman
Meena
Mala Sinha
Abdul Sattar
Johnny Walker
Mr. Ghosh
Rehman
Juhi
Kumkum
Did You Know?
Pyaasa was based on a story idea called Kashmakash, written by Guru Dutt sometime in 1947 or 1948, when he was 22.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Guru Dutt wanted to film red light area scenes on locations in Calcutta (now Kolkata), but the crew was attacked by a group of pimps.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Pyaasa holds 7.3/10 on TMDb (74 votes). (Not in OMDb — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (7.3/10 on TMDb (74 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pyaasa good? What are critics saying?+
Pyaasa holds 7.3/10 on TMDb (74 votes). (Not in OMDb — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Pyaasa?+
Pyaasa has a runtime of 146 min.
Who directed Pyaasa?+
Pyaasa was directed by Guru Dutt.
Where can I watch Pyaasa?+
Pyaasa is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
