"I still maintain that he DID NOT commit suicide" - The INSIDE story on the last 24 hours of Guru Dutt's life; a brother's emotional recollection

The 100th birth anniversary of one of the greatest film personalities ever, Guru Dutt, is celebrated on July 9. He died at the age of just 38 but the contribution he made to cinema has been unforgettable. No wonder that 60 years after his passing, he continues to be talked about and remembered. Some believe that he committed suicide while some don’t believe this theory at all. Devi Dutt, brother of Guru Dutt, spoke at length with Filmfare 9 years ago about why he was sure that his brother didn’t end his own life. In the April 2016 issue, a detailed interview of Devi Dutt was published in which he talked about Guru Dutt’s beginnings, his relationship with Geeta Dutt and a lot more. At one point, he explained what happened on October 9, 1964, a day before Guru Dutt was found dead. Devi Dutt said, “After Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962), Guru Dutt and Bhabhi (Geeta Dutt) had patched up. It was decided that the entire family would stay together at 48 Pali Hill once it was redeveloped. On Oct...

Ranbir Kapoor expresses excitement to reunite with  Sanjay Leela Bhansali for Love and War; says, “He is my godfather”

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much-awaited epic, Love & War, is creating a lot of excitement, thanks to its impressive cast featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal. During the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, Ranbir expressed his enthusiasm about working with the renowned director once more, sharing that he was "extremely excited" to collaborate with him again, according to The Indian Express.

While speaking on stage, Ranbir shared, "I am extremely excited. He is my godfather. Everything I know about films, everything I know about acting, it is something I learnt from him." Ranbir is no stranger to collaborating with the renowned director. He previously worked as an assistant director on Bhansali's Black (2005) and made his acting debut in Saawariya (2007). Reflecting on their continued partnership, Ranbir said, “He hasn’t changed at all. He is extremely hard-working. All he thinks about is his movies. He just wants to speak about the character, he wants you to create, do something different.” The film was officially announced in January 2024, with the announcement posted on Instagram reading, "We Bring You Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Epic Saga Love & War. See You At The Movies Christmas 2025." The post also featured the signatures of the lead cast—Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal. Love & War marks the second collaboration between Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Alia Bhatt, following their successful partnership in Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022), for which Alia won the National Award for Best Actress. Ranbir Kapoor, on the other hand, was last seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal, with a sequel already in development. The actor is currently filming Ramayana directed by Nitesh Tiwari, which also stars Sai Pallavi and Yash. Also Read : Ranbir Kapoor’s viral action clip fuels fan theories about his next film



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