The Desolate Beach

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Anil Chatterjee Narrator

Sharmila Tagore Renu

Chhaya Devi Sejdi

Bharati Devi

Renuka Roy