Movie

The Desolate Beach

★ 5.8/10 · 4 votes 1963 2h 10m Released

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.

Cast

Anil Chatterjee Narrator Sharmila Tagore Renu Chhaya Devi Sejdi Bharati Devi Renuka Roy Ruma Guha Thakurta Chhoto Boudi