The Desolate Beach
1963, Bengali. Directed by Tapan Sinha.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Bengali
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- Released
- 17 May 1963
- Original title
- নির্জন সৈকতে
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Tapan Sinha
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What The Desolate Beach is based on
The Desolate Beach is adapted from a novel.
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The Desolate Beach runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
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The Desolate Beach isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 May 1963. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Desolate Beach?
If you liked The Desolate Beach, try Fast Girls, Won't Back Down, Winged Creatures.
Who directed The Desolate Beach?
The Desolate Beach (1963) was directed by Tapan Sinha and stars Anil Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Chhaya Devi.
What is The Desolate Beach based on?
The Desolate Beach is adapted from a novel.