Vicky Kaushal roped in for Guru Dutt biopic

Vicky Kaushal roped in for Guru Dutt biopic

Actor Vicky Kaushal, triumphing on the success of Chhaava is all set for an exciting and ambitious new venture—an upcoming biopic on the legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt a Titan of the Indian Film Industry. Guru Dutt is renowned for timeless masterpieces like Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam as per source close to the production house

These films have a lasting legacy in Indian cinema history and still have an impact on viewers.
Sources reveal the production house that owns the rights to Guru Dutt’s filmography, Ultra Media & Entertainment Group, is considers a turning some of his best-known films into web series. The production house also plans a biopic on the renowned-actor-director in addition to these adaptations.

According to Rajat Agrawal, COO and Director at Ultra, mentioned that he had been in discussions with two highly respected directors who had expressed interest in adapting the filmmaker’s works into web series and possibly creating a film based on his life. He added that once concrete plans were in place, more details could be shared, and noted that the team was also in contact with the filmmaker’s family.
He also said, whilst biopics are always challenging because they need to emulate an individual’s greatness and achievements, they feel happy to collaborate with producers and a modern-day director, who is a fanatic of Guru Dutt, and see where the

Meanwhile, Vicky will be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. It releases in 2026.

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