The Hungry Stones
1960, Bengali. Directed by Tapan Sinha.
A tax collector posted to a small town puts up at a mansion feared by the locals because it is haunted. As time passes he grows more consumed by the mansion and its air of romance, and the spirits that haunt it, especially a beautiful woman. Adapted from a Rabindranath Tagore story.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Bengali
- Rated
- U
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The Hungry Stones is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Eros Now Select in India.
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- Released
- 2 August 1960
- Original title
- ক্ষুধিত পাষাণ
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Rabindranath Tagore, Tapan Sinha
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What The Hungry Stones is based on
The Hungry Stones is adapted from a short story.
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The Hungry Stones: quick answers
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How long is The Hungry Stones?
The Hungry Stones runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Hungry Stones have a post-credits scene?
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The Hungry Stones parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Hungry Stones is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Hungry Stones on?
The Hungry Stones is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Eros Now Select in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Hungry Stones?
If you liked The Hungry Stones, try Sita Sings the Blues, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, Peter Ibbetson.
Who directed The Hungry Stones?
The Hungry Stones (1960) was directed by Tapan Sinha and stars Arundhati Devi, Soumitra Chatterjee, Chhabi Biswas.
What is The Hungry Stones based on?
The Hungry Stones is adapted from a short story.