54 years of Guide (06/12/1965)

Kehte hai gyaani, duniya hai faani

Paani pe likhi likhayi;

Hai sabki dekhi, hai sabki jaani

Haath kiski na aayi;

Kuch tera na mera,

Musafir, jayega kahan?

54 years of Guide (06/12/1965)

Guide is a romantic drama film, starring Dev Anand and Waheeda Rehman. It was directed by Vijay Anand, who contributed to the screenplay. The film is based on the novel The Guide, by R. K. Narayan.

The film was a box office hit upon release. The movie proved memorable for its award-winning performances by the lead actors and memorable music by S. D. Burman. Time magazine listed it at Number Four on its list of Best Bollywood Classics.

A 120-minute U.S. version was written by Pearl S. Buck, and directed and produced by Tad Danielewski. The film was screened at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival, 42 years after its release.