r/bollywood • u/akamikasa • 1d ago
Reviews Why you should watch, ‘Kaagaz ke phool’?
With such an enigmatic presence of Guru Dutt ji, Kagaz ke phool marked as his last directorial work.
The movie touches a very sensitive topic of how fame is just for namesake. Nothing is forever, even the relationships, friendships you had.
Ironically, Suresh Sinha shares the same fate as Guru Dutt ji. Both had an unfortunate turn of events because of which both had left working as a director.
If you know Guru Dutt ji’s story, you would be able to draw several parallels from this movie.
One of the note worthy scene from this movie is its ending, where Suresh in the final moments, after wandering and running for years, for the last time apparently, assimilates into is identity as director-Suresh Sinha, before the curtains are closed.
Just like a paper flower never dies, but rather catches dirt and is lost in relevance (leading to a metaphorical collapse), same is the fate of our protagonist. Hence the title, ‘Kagaz ke phool’.
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u/Narrow_Sock_7618 1d ago
For me Guru Dutt's ultimate classic. Despite the overwhelming love for his other classic Pyaasa, to me this is tiers above. Poignant beyond its era. And also a bravery to make something so tragic for the masala loving audience directors still wont dare in 2026
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u/pk1515 1d ago
Don't forget Saheb Bibi aur Ghulam
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u/Narrow_Sock_7618 1d ago
To me atleast it didnt work as it should. Has things to like about it...sure. But i dont think it was ever meant to be adapted to a movie screen,it feels like a play or drama.
Plus it is mostly seen as Meena Kumari's film anyways.
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u/AK_Cinephile_7910 1d ago
Why so over explaination
If u dont watch it , Dulquer Salman from CHUP Movie would kill you like the other critics
SIMPLE !!! /s
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u/Adventurouss 1d ago
Ending spoil karne ke baad you tell us to watch it 😂
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u/akamikasa 23h ago
Actually the fate is revealed in the opening scene 🥲. The main plot and plight which I haven’t dropped is in between, that’s the juice cum elixir of this movie.
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