Guru Dutt, was born on July 9, 1925, in Padukone, Karnataka, India, into a family deeply rooted in education and the arts. Despite a childhood accident prompting a name change, he embarked on a prolific career in Indian cinema. His family included notable figures like his sister Lalita Lajmi and niece Kalpana Lajmi, both significant in the film industry. Marrying Geeta Dutt, a renowned playback singer, in 1953, he faced personal struggles, including marital discord and his wife's untimely