Considered one of the most unique voices in Indian cinema, it is hardly surprising that Guru Dutt continues to inspire filmmakers, decades after his passing. From Anurag Kashyap and Sanjay Leela Bhansali to Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, many directors have unsuccessfully attempted to offer a retelling of the maverick actor-filmmaker’s life - one that was all the richer for his deeply introspective works Pyaasa (1957) and Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), and yet, tinged with loneliness and personal sorrow.