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.

Cast

Anil Chatterjee

Sharmila Tagore

Chhaya Devi

Bharati Devi

Renuka Roy

Ruma Guha Thakurta