# Pyaasa (1957)

> A disowned poet finds unexpected solidarity with a prostitute while confronting the greed and hypocrisy of a society that wants his art without his humanity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/26223

## Facts

- Runtime: 146 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Guru Dutt
- Cast: Guru Dutt, Waheeda Rehman, Mala Sinha, Johnny Walker, Rehman, Kumkum, Leela Mishra, Shyam Kapoor
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050870/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, poetic, socially conscious, classic cinema night, reflective evening

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of passion and despair, where a poet's voice struggles to be heard in a world that dismisses him.

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