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.
Narrator

Renu

Sejdi

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Chhoto Boudi

Siddheshwar

Hotel owner

Panda of Puri

Salesman
Nikhil Sen
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Odissi dancer