Why did Guru Dutt change his name?

The Story Behind The Name ‘Guru Dutt’. Vasanth was 18-months-old when he nearly drowned in a well close to their house but was saved by his grandmother. When Vasanth’s horoscope was studied by spiritual godman Swami Ramdas, he decided to change his name to Gurudutt.

Who is Guru Dutt’s son?

Tarun Dutt
Arun Dutt
Guru Dutt/Sons

Who is Guru Dutt father?

Shivashanker Rao Padukone
Guru Dutt/Fathers

Is Guru Dutt related to Deepika?

She is related to the legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt whose real name was Vasanth Padukone.

Why Tarun Dutt committed suicide?

I just returned from his funeral. Now Guru Dutt mama and Geeta mami’s doomed family is gone. Along with them, their two sons Tarun and Arun have also given up their lives.” Kalpana adds, “He died of multiple organ failure and cardiac arrest due to prolonged and intense intake of alcohol.”

Is Deepika Padukone Kashmiri?

Deepika and I are Saraswat Brahmins. Her family and mine can be traced back to Kashmir. We’re basically evicted Kashmiri pundits who migrated to Bangalore. “If you remember my uncle Guru Dutt (her artist mother Lalita Lajmi’s brother) was settled in Bangalore and so is Deepika’s father Prakash Padukone.

What happened to Guru Dutt’s kids?

Now Guru Dutt mama and Geeta mami’s doomed family is gone. Along with them, their two sons Tarun and Arun have also given up their lives.” Kalpana adds, “He died of multiple organ failure and cardiac arrest due to prolonged and intense intake of alcohol.” Kalpana recalls Arun as a gentle and troubled soul.

Who is the daughter of Guru Dutt singer?

Guru Dutt’s daughter Nina Memon is a pop singer. She debuted her album titled “Pal” in 2006. Nina sung cover versions of her mother Geeta Dutt’s songs “Babu ji Dheere Chalna” and “Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu”.

When did Guru Dutt start his film career?

Dutt began his career making commercial films in order to get established. His official directorial debut was in 1951 with Baazi. His production studio, Guru Dutt Films, was run by himself and his group, the Guru Dutt team .

Who is Guru Dutt’s cousin from Prabhat Film Company?

Guru Dutt’s cousin brother, Shyam Benegal, also worked with Dutt as an assistant director and learned film direction under his production house. In the year 1946, he also got the chance to work as a dance choreographer for the film ‘Hum Ek Hain.’ He met Dev Anand in Prabhat Film Company and shared an excellent friendly relation with him.

Who is the father of director Arun Dutt?

Bakutmama’s nephew is the Indian film director Shyam Benegal. Initially named Vasanth Kumar on his birth, at the suggestion of his mother’s elder brother; but after a childhood accident, he was renamed Guru Dutt, which was felt to be a more auspicious name. Father of director Arun Dutt.