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Apart from Guru Dutt, Pyaasa starred Mala Sinha, Waheeda Rehman, Rehman, and Johnny Walker in lead roles. Today, Pyaasa is regarded as a classic and is considered one of the greatest films in Indian cinema. At the time, Guru Dutt's Pyaasa earned Rs 2.9 crore.