A master of mood, melody, and melancholy — Guru Dutt was more than a filmmaker; he was a poet of the screen.

He painted cinema with poetry, pain, and passion. On his 100th birth anniversary, we remember the man who redefined Indian cinema with emotion, elegance, and eternal stories.

Here are 10 iconic films that capture the essence of his extraordinary career.

Pyasa (1957)

Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959)

Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam (1962)

Baazi (1951)

Chaudhvin Ka Chand (1960)

Mr. & Mrs. '55 (1955)

Aar Paar (1954)

Jaal (1952)

Sanjh Aur Savera (1964)

CID (1956)