Filmmaker Bhavna Talwar’s biopic on film legend Guru Dutt has been titled Pyaasa. The title refers to Guru Dutt's iconic 1957 drama, where he essayed a poet struggling for love and recognition.

Bhavna confirming the same via a tweet. She also posted a picture of the film's script.

Bhavna had won a National Film Award for her debut film Dharm in 2007. She recently completed her next feature Heidi, starring Bill Nighy, Mark Williams and Helen Baxendale.

The Guru Dutt biopic is being produced by Bhavna and Sheetal Talwar.