The Desolate Beach
First aired on May 17, 1963
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Genres: Drama
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 Cast: click image to view more
Anil Chatterjee | Narrator
Sharmila Tagore | Renu
Chhaya Devi | Sejdi
Bharati Devi |
Renuka Roy |
Ruma Guha Thakurta | Chhoto Boudi
Featured Crew
Tapan Sinha | Director
Suniti Mitra | Art Direction
Subodh Roy | Editor
Tapan Sinha | Screenplay
Samaresh Basu | Novel
Tapan Sinha | Adaptation
