Marutirtha Hinglaj
Marutirtha Hinglaj (English: Hinglaj, the Desert Shrine) is a 1959 Indian Bengali-language drama film directed and produced by Bikash Roy. This was based on a travelogue of Bengali novelist Kalikananda Abadhuta.[1][2][3] The film was made under the banner of Bikash Roy Productions.[4]
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| Directed by | Bikash Roy |
| Produced by | Bikash Roy |
Production company | Bikash Roy Productions |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Bengali |
Plot
The plot revolves around a religious but dangerous journey towards the sacred temple at Hinglaj. A group of pilgrims undertake the long journey through the desert to reach the holy shrine where pilgrims can be washed of all their sins. The group rescue a dying couple, Thirumal and Kunti, who also join in the pilgrimage. While they walk hundreds of miles through the desert they face hardship and life-threatening challenges.
Cast
- Uttam Kumar as Thirumal
- Sabitri Chatterjee as Kunti
- Bikash Roy as Abadhoot
- Anil Chatterjee as Rooplal
- Pahari Sanyal as Popatlal Patel
- Chandrabati Devi as Bhairabi
- Shyam Laha
- Moni Sreemani
References
- Ranabir Samaddar. "Peace Studies: An Introduction To the Concept, Scope, and Themes". Archived from the original on 9 April 2018. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- "Marutirtha Hinglaj Ed. 2nd". archive.org. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- Swarupa Gupta. "Cultural Constellations, Place-Making and Ethnicity in Eastern India". Archived from the original on 9 April 2018. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
- "Marutirtha Hinglaj". Kolkata International Film Festival. 2017. Archived from the original on 9 April 2018. Retrieved 8 April 2018.
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