
A debauchee Zamindar greatly neglects his wife. The decadence of the Bengali Zamindar milieu in the late 19th century, seen through the eyes of a young upward mobile rustic seeking fortune in Calcutta, fascinated by the lonely lady of the house.
Directed by Abrar Alvi, Guru Dutt, Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam leans on a strong ensemble — Guru Dutt, Meena Kumari, Waheeda Rehman — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1962.
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