Teen Kanya (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1961, Teen Kanya is a comedy, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Satyajit Ray, running about 173 minutes.
What it’s about. 'Teen Kanya' is an anthology film based upon short stories by Rabindranath Tagore, as a tribute on the author's centenary. The title means "Three Daughters", and the film's original Indian release contained three stories, with three central female characters linking the stories together. 'The Postmaster' concerns an orphan girl who grows attached to the postmaster she is caring for after he teaches her to read and write. 'Monihara' is a supernatural tale about a woman obsessed with the jewels her husband buys for her. 'Samapti' follows a young man who falls for an unconventional girl from his new village instead of his arranged bride, the daughter of a respectable family. The international release did not include 'Monihara', and was released as 'Dui Kanya', or "Two Daughters".
Who’s in it. Teen Kanya stars Chandana Banerjee as Ratan (segment "The Postmaster"), Nripati Chatterjee as Bishey (segment "The Postmaster"), Anil Chatterjee as Nandal (segment "The Postmaster") and Khagen Pathak as Khagen (segment "The Postmaster"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Teen Kanya has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Teen Kanya page.
If you liked it. Fans of Teen Kanya tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Teen Kanya (1961)?
- In US, Teen Kanya is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Teen Kanya worth watching?
- Teen Kanya holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Teen Kanya?
- Teen Kanya stars Chandana Banerjee, Nripati Chatterjee, Anil Chatterjee, Khagen Pathak and Kali Bannerjee.
- When was Teen Kanya released?
- Teen Kanya was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 173 minutes.