Guddi (1971)
Director: Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Story: Gulzar
Cast: Jaya Bhaduri, Dharmendra, Utpal Dutt, A.K. Hangal & Asrani
Lyrics: Gulzar
Music: Vasant Desai
In the annals of Hindi cinema, the 1971 film "Guddi" shines as a beacon of storytelling purity and character-driven narrative, directed by the legendary Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Marking the debut of Jaya Bhaduri, who would later become one of Hindi cinema’s most revered actresses, "Guddi" is a film that delicately balances the innocence of adolescence with a poignant critique of the film industry's glitz and glamor.