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Nirjan Saikate (Bengali: নির্জন সৈকতে) (English subtitle: The Desolute Beach) is a Bengali film directed by Tapan Sinha. It was released in 1963. This movie is an adaptation of the novel with the same name by eminent Bengali writer Samaresh Basu, who wrote this travelogue under his pen name 'Kalkut'.
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Plot
The writer is himself the protagonist. He is on his way to Puri by train where he gets acquinted with a group of 4 Bengali widows accompanying their niece, also going to Puri. The writer was going to just get out of his day to day Kolkata life whereas these ladies were actually going to calm down their niece who had just suffered a break up with her lover. The rest of the story revolves around these people and their attraction and involvement with the writer. The writer is amused with them and for his part tries to calm the girl. The story guides us around the different relationships the writer develops with each of the character he meets. The movie tries to show the social taboos for widows and teaches a wise philosophy that life is ahead of us and not before. There is a pretty good description of Puri, Konark and Rambha. At the time this movie was shot it was possible for Tapan Sinha to shot inside the Konark sun temple, also the bullock cart way to Konark is an extra for the viewer.
Cast
- Anil Chatterjee as the protagonist -the writer
- Sharmila Tagore as the Niece
- Chhaya Devi, Ruma Guha Thakurta, Renuka Devi, Bharati Devi—as the 4 widows.
- Rabi Ghosh as a Panda of Puri
- Jahar Ganguly as the Hotel Owner.
- Nripati and Pahari Sanyal also had important roles in the film.
Awards
The leading 4 ladies of this film -the 4 widows, shared the National Film Award for Best Actress in 1963.
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Films directed by Tapan Sinha 1950s Ankush(1954) • Upahaar (1955) • Tonsil (1956) • Kabuliwala (1957) • Lauha Kapat (1958) • Kala Mati (1958) • Khaniker Atithi (1959)1960s Khudhito Pashan (1960) • Jhinder Bandi (1961) • Hansuli Banker Upakatha (1962) • Nirjan Saikate (1963) • Jatugriha (1964) • Arohi (1964) • Atithi (1965) • Galpo Holeo Satti (1966) • Hatey Bazarey (1967) • Aapan Jon (1968)1970s Sagina Mahato (1970) • Ekhani (1971) • Zindagi Zindagi (1972) • Aandhar Periye (1973) • Sagina (1974) • Raja (1975) • Harmonium (1976) • Ek Je Chhilo Desh (1977) • Safed Haathi (1978) • Sabuj Dwiper Raja (1979)1980s Banchharamer- Bagan (1980) • Adalat O Ekti Meye (1982) • Admi Aur Aurat (1982) • Manush (1983) • Didi (1984) • Baidurya Rahasya (1985) • Atanka (1986) • Aaj Ka Rabinhood (1987) •1990s Ek Doctor Ki Maut (1991) • Antardhaan (1992) • Wheel Chair (1994) • Satabdir Kanya (1996) • Ajab Gnayer Ajab Katha (1999) •2000s Anokhi Moti (2000)Categories:- 1963 films
- Films directed by Tapan Sinha
- 1960s adventure films
- 1960s drama films
- Bengali-language films
- Indian films
- Films based on novels
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