The Desolate Beach (1963)

05/17/1963 (IN) • Drama • 2h 10m

Overview

A writer meets five widows on a train to Puri. As the six lives begin to intertwine, the theme of the taboos of widowhood emerge; but so, too, does a philosophy of life and hope for the future. The performers collectively won Best Actress at India's National Film Awards in 1964.

The Desolate Beach (1963)

05/17/1963 (IN) • 2h 10m

Drama

Overview

A writer meets five widows on a train to Puri. As the six lives begin to intertwine, the theme of the taboos of widowhood emerge; but so, too, does a philosophy of life and hope for the future. The performers collectively won Best Actress at India's National Film Awards in 1964.

Top Billed Cast

Anil Chatterjee

Narrator

Sharmila Tagore

Renu

Sejdi

Ruma Guha Thakurta

Chhoto Boudi

Siddheshwar

Hotel owner

Panda of Puri

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Status

Released

Original Language

Bengali

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

based on novel or book

writer

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