Movie
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
Chhoto Boudi
Siddheshwar
Hotel owner
Panda of Puri
Salesman
Nikhil Sen
Odissi dancer