I am sure you would have read in the news that a new film will be launched soon which will be portraying the lives of Guru Dutt, Waheeda Rehman and Geeta Dutt.

http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/entert..._100216585.html

Another article:

The older generation can look forward to refresh their memory. They will be now talking and comparing their cinema era with the contemporary ones. Thanks to Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.

The ‘Rang De Basanti’ director is said to be planning to bring a biographical movie on Guru Dutt. A remake of the original, ‘Kaagaz Ke Phool’, actors Aamir Khan and Katrina Kaif are going to repeat the role of Guru Dutt and Waheeda Rehman. Both the actors have impressively made to look exactly like the yesteryear classic’s original couple and their photo has already become a cover-page of the popular magazine, ‘Cineblitz’. The biography was already attempted by Guru Dutt himself, but the movie turned out to be a flop. Written by Nasreen Munni Kabeer, the biography includes the life story of Guru Dutt.

With the movie expected to go on floors in October, let us hope the modern version and the modern couple hit the target.


http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/48300.html

Please vote for your choice of actress to play the role of Geeta ji in this film. They have not yet finalized on who will be playing this role.


Thanks
Parag

My choice would be Vidya Balan

Regards
Sukesh

none can be played as well but juhi can do it!

The issue is not who can play here role, the main issue is who can sing like her.

Great choice Sukesh ji. I too voted for others..Vidya Balan.

Thanks
Parag

In my scheme of things the character calls for both maturity and vulnerability.
My choice would be Tabu, closely followed by Vidya.
Comments & critique, welcome.

But, Paragji, you did not ask who can play Gurudutt.
Unsoilicited answer - Irfan Khan, once again for the same reasons.
The only close second is Ajay Devgan.

Best regards,
Suresh

Thanks Rashmi ji. I in fact wanted to list Juhi as one of the options...

The other choice would be Nandita Das

Regards
Sukesh

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The other choice would be Nandita Das

Regards
Sukesh
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sukeshji,
Very good choice.
Did not strike me earlier.

Regards,
Suresh

How about Wahida Rehaman??

Then the next logical question is: Who should play Wahida Rehaman?

Venkat

my choice-juhi chawla as geeta dutt and shreya ghoshal as the voice.tabbu also would be a good option


regards,
mahesh

katrina kaif and aamir khan have already been finalised as waheeda and guru dutt.

regards,
mahesh

Suresh ji

Thanks for your vote and inputs. Yes Tabu would be an ideal choice as well.

Since it has been already decided that Amir Khan will be playing the role of Guru Dutt, I did not ask an opinion on it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.

Regards
Parag

If I were to decide
Nandita Das to play the singer.
Vidya Balan to play the actress.

Regards
Sukesh

SS ji

Now that would be a question very difficult to answer.

I voted for Others...
I would like Ayesha Takia to play the role of Geeta Ji. I know that most of Ayesha's films were flimsy...but those of you who have seen" Dor" will understand me. She acted out a mourning role with such a rare aplomb and grace, i was amazed at her abilities... Since Geeta Ji's life is riddled with pain and sorrows, i thought she would make a fine portrayal of the role. Just my two pence..

I am reasonably certain that if this film gets made, it will primarily focus on the Guru Dutt-Waheeda angle, with a miniscule part for Geeta Dutt's character. In that case it doesn't really matter who plays the part. And Katrina for Waheeda??? Has Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra gone bonkers? I wouldn't be surprised if this turns out to be a rumour based on the fact that Amir & katrina posed in the Kagaz Ke Phool pose for a film magazine.

I think Anurag Kashyap is also scripting a Guru Dutt biopic. I think his script would do complete justice to the entire life of Guru Dutt, including Geeta Dutt. In that film, I would love to see Tabu play Geeta Dutt's part.

Even I was thinking of Juhi Chawla as one of the options for the pole. Then I thought would it be a right choice??

Juhi and Tabu would definitely do justice to the complex role (if the director makes it a meaningful character).

Thanks Mahesh

Regards
Parag

I cant imagine Katrina in the role of Waheeda! But Vidya Balan for the role of Geeta Dutt - yes. I cant think who can fit the role of Waheeda ji - maybe Tabu?

Rakeysh Mehra may be a director of successful film(s), but not necessarily a fine director. Bimal Roy's films were never big box office successes, but (to state the obvious) was a great director - arguably the best among the Hindi film directors.

The time is not right to make a film on Guru Dutt, as some of the protagonists are still around and I wish them a very long life.

Regards
Sukesh

Has there been a successful remake of old classic made recently.

So are they going to use electronic music and manipulated voice tracks.
Not even AR Rahman with live musicians with real instruments could do justice.
picturize the songs in Switzerland.
have white dancing girls.

Guru Dutt's bio is like Devdas. I thought India was no
longer depressed to care for those kinds of movies.

Isn't somebody else colorizing these movies as well.

Ditto.

Now this is a surprise entry IMHO. Well, I have not seen the film "Dor", so may be I will try and watch it over the weekend.

Thanks bro

Cheers
Parag

divya tripathi played the role of dulhan in the sirial banoo main teri dulhan can play this role

One more film being made on the lives of Guru Dutt and Geeta ji:

Source :

http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/conte...shek-chatterjee

HARIYE JAY (2010) Bengali Movie by Joy Mukherjee Exlcusive First Look | Abhishek Chatterjee, Gargi Roy Chowdhury, Nivedita


Guru Dutt (1925-1964), often credited for architecting the golden era of Bollywood Hindi cinema, is reported to have attempted suicide three times. A resident of Bhawanipur in Calcutta for some years, Guru Dutt spoke fluent Bangla and finished schooling in Calcutta. He would continue to retain Bengali cultural influences all his life.

Guru Dutt married Geeta Roy Dutt in 1953, and it is said the marriage was not a very happy one. Guru Dutt and actress Wahida Rahman had a romantic relationship outside Guru Dutt's marriage. Eventually, Geeta Dutt also died very young, at 41, succumbing to alcoholism.

Popular TV serial director Joy Mukherjee is directing his first full-length feature film titled "Hariye Jaye". The Bengali movie based on the life of Guru Dutt has a star cast of Abhishek Chatterjee, Gargi Roy Chowdhury, Nivedita and others.

Tollywood fresh face Nivedita plays Wahida Rahman.

http://calcuttatube.com/hariye-jay-2010-be...rst-look-48180/


Joy Mukherjee, the mega serial maker from Kolkata, choses complecated subject of one of the most discussed affiar in Indian cinema between Guru Dutt, his wife Geeta Dutt and actress Waheeda Rahman. His bebutmovie “HARIYE JAY” is also based on a novel “Sundar” by Dulendra Bhowmik. Abhishek Chatterjee is playing the role of Guru Dutt and Gargi Roy Chowdhury is playing Geeta Dutt. Perhaps the most difficult character of Waheeda Rahman goes to Nivedita, newcomer actress.Themovie is produced by Channel Eight and expected to release in March 2010.

Who would play O.P.Nayyar and Mohammed Rafi?


OPN could have been played by Amrish Puri! But, cannot think of anyone for Rafi Saab!!


Venkat

PS. And Asha Bhosle? O.P.Nayyar and Asha have inflicted their own share of torment on Geeta Ji, didn't they?

Seriously, my friends!

The life-story of Geeta Dutt cannot be complete without OPN, Rafi and even Asha!!!

Venkat

Venkat ji

Thanks for your comments and valuable inputs. Truly speaking, there are many personalities who impacted the life of Geeta ji in various ways. Some of the names which come to my mind are:
S D Burman - Discovering in 1947 and then forgetting by late fifties
Chitragupt - A composer who trusted her with over 100 songs
Mohd Rafi - A singer and human being par excellence with whom she sang from 1946 till early seventies..almost 10% of her songs...
O P Nayyar - A genius composer who owed his career to Geeta ji and still dumped her later
Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle - Affected the life and career of Geeta ji in various ways, no need to elaborare. Samajhdaar ko ishaara hi kaafi hai
Hemant Kumar - A composer who consistently gave meaningful and quality songs to Geeta ji in Hindi and Bengali
Avinash Vyas - Stalwart composer who entrusted her with over 100 songs in Hindi and Gujrati films
Bulo C Rani - The magician composer who was instrumental in Geeta ji's early years..
Meena Kapoor - A close friend
Talat Mahmood - Great singer and a friend
Kanu Roy - Composer who gave her new life with songs of Anubhav..too bad it came too late...


More to be added later..

True, all the names you mentioned had a role to play in her life!

But, in terms of strong association with Geeta Dutt's name in the public mind, SDB, OPN and Rafi rank the highest! And probably in whatever commercial success Geeta Dutt had, too!

Of course, I mentioned Asha (not even Lata) because Asha Bhosle's role in Geeta's life had come at an already difficult time that Geeta was undergoing and had further compounded Geeta's personal problems such as the ones with Guru Dutt!!

Here, I would have loved to quote what OPN had said in some interviews on Vividhbharati. But, I would not, as those comments by OPN, though factual, do not show some celebrities in good light!!

Venkat

For Geetaduttji's role, my all time selection is Rekha, no one can bring out pain & frustration better than her.

At present, Gurudutt's intelectual & seriousness look can be found in Gulzar.

Makeup man from hollywood can materialise it.


USR