The Desolate Beach (নির্জন সৈকতে) 61 years old

The Desolate Beach

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.

Credits

The Desolate Beach Cast

Name Character
Sharmila Tagore She was 18, now 79 years old as Renu
Rabi Ghosh He was 31, 65 years old when he died as Panda of Puri
Pahadi Sanyal
Anil Chatterjee He was 33, 66 years old when he died as Narrator
Ruma Guha Thakurta She was 28, 84 years old when she died as Chhoto Boudi

The Desolate Beach Crew

Name Department
Tapan Sinha as Director. He was 38 (84) years old when He died Directing
Tapan Sinha as Adaptation. He was 38 (84) years old when He died Writing
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The Desolate Beach (61 years)

  • Release day: Monday, April 01, 1963
  • Runtime: 130 minutes