Guru
A young man Raghu sets up an explosive in a railway track to blow up a train. Raghu is a freedom fighter who wants to destroy the train in which British officers are travelling. He returns home after his successful attempt and is slammed by his rich father who is an ardent supporter of the British. Raghu insists that his country and its freedom are more important than anything. When police comes to arrest Raghu, his father hands him to them but Raghu's pregnant wife Parvati diverts the police and lets her husband escape. Raghu escapes in his bike and meets with an accident and is declared dead. Parvati gives birth to a son named Ashok and ten years pass by. She is away from her father-in-law and still in a belief that her husband is alive and shall come to them one day.
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Plot Summary
The film follows the life of Gurukant Desai, a humble villager who rises to become a powerful and influential industrial magnate in post-independence India. His journey is marked by ambition, shrewd business dealings, and a complicated relationship with his wife and a mysterious woman from his past. As his empire grows, so do the ethical compromises he makes, leading to a complex examination of success and its costs.
Critical Reception
Guru received widespread critical acclaim for its masterful storytelling, Satyajit Ray's direction, and Utpal Dutt's powerful performance. It was praised for its nuanced portrayal of ambition and the complexities of the Indian industrial landscape.
What Reviewers Say
- A compelling character study of ambition and its consequences.
- Satyajit Ray's direction is understated yet impactful.
- Utpal Dutt delivers a career-defining performance as the titular guru.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally conceived as a collaboration between Satyajit Ray and renowned Indian actor Uttam Kumar, who unfortunately passed away before production could begin.
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