Q: Visual question: Name this Dadasaheb Phalke awardee and what is his connection to Duttโs career as a director
A: V.K. Murthy who was the cinematographer for all the films
Q: Duttโs directorial debut was the 1951ย โBaaziโ, a crime thriller which was produced by Dev Anandโs Navketan Films. Which famous Indian cinematic legend wrote the screenplay?
A: Balraj Sahni
Q: Which flick, made in 1953, which had Guru Dutt debut as an actor under his own direction, is a period piece set in the 16th century depicting an uprising against the Portuguese?
A: โBaazโ
Q: Inย โAar Paarโย made in 1954, what is Guru Duttโs profession and which sibling of his assisted him in the direction?
A: Taxi driver and Atmaram
Q: Which popular star is said to have rejected a role in the romantic comedy โMr. & Mrsโ. 55ย due to her hectic schedule, later lamenting it as her โworst decision everโ?
A: Vyjayanthimala Bali
Q: Duttโs not-so-successfulย โSailaabโ,ย made in 1956, was produced by his brother-in-law, who also gave the music for the film. Name him.
A: Mukul Roy
Q: Inย โPyaasaโ, who were supposed to play the roles that Mala Sinha and Waheeda Rehman eventually enacted ?
A: Nargis and Madhubala
Q: Name the Oscar-winner who designed the costumes forย โKaagaz Ke Phoolโ.
A: Bhanu Athaiya