Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone ( 9 July 1925 -- 10 October 1964 ) , better known as Guru Dutt , was an Indian film director , producer and actor .
Vasanth Kumar Shivashankar Padukone ( 9 July 1925 -- 10 October 1964 ) , known by many as Guru Dutt , was an Indian film director , producer and actor .