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The Desolate Beach (1963)

Original title: নির্জন সৈকতে

1963-04-01 · 2h 10m · BN
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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.

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Tapan SinhaDirector

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Anil ChatterjeeAnil ChatterjeeNarratorBharati DeviBharati DeviChhaya DeviChhaya DeviSejdiSharmila TagoreSharmila TagoreRenuRuma Guha ThakurtaRuma Guha ThakurtaChhoto BoudiRenuka RoyRenuka RoyJahar GangulyJahar GangulyHotel ownerRabi GhoshRabi GhoshPanda of PuriPahadi SanyalPahadi SanyalNripati ChattyopadhyayNripati ChattyopadhyayNripati ChatterjeeNripati Chatterjee

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What is The Desolate Beach about?

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.

How long is The Desolate Beach?

The Desolate Beach has a runtime of 130 minutes.