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.

Cast

Anil Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Chhaya Devi, Bharati Devi, Renuka Roy, Ruma Guha Thakurta, Pahadi Sanyal, Jahar Ganguly

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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.

When was "The Desolate Beach" released?

The Desolate Beach was released in 1963.

Who stars in "The Desolate Beach"?

The cast includes Anil Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Chhaya Devi, Bharati Devi.

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