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.
Anil Chatterjeeas NarratorSharmila Tagoreas RenuChhaya Devias SejdiBharati DeviRenuka RoyRuma Guha Thakurtaas Chhoto BoudiPahadi Sanyalas SiddheshwarJahar Gangulyas Hotel ownerRabi Ghoshas Panda of PuriNripati Chatterjeeas SalesmanUpamanyu Banerjeeas Nikhil SenAmar MullickKhagesh ChakravartiRathin GhoshSurya ChatterjeeDilip ChatterjeeMinati Mishraas Odissi dancer