
The Desolate Beach (1963)
5
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May 17, 1963 (IN)
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Drama
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02:10
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.
Featured Crew
Director, Screenplay, Adaptation
Novel
Art Direction
Editor
Cast

Anil Chatterjee
Narrator

Sharmila Tagore
Renu

Chhaya Devi
Sejdi

Ruma Guha Thakurta
Chhoto Boudi

Pahadi Sanyal
Siddheshwar

Jahar Ganguly
Hotel owner

Rabi Ghosh
Panda of Puri

Nripati Chatterjee
Salesman