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Charulata (Bengali: চারুলতা, romanized: Cārulatā, lit. 'The Lonely Wife') is a 1964 Indian drama film written and directed by Satyajit Ray. Based upon the novel Nastanirh by Rabindranath Tagore, it stars Soumitra Chatterjee, Madhabi Mukherjee and Sailen Mukherjee.
A classic Indian film directed by Satyajit Ray, based on a short story by Rabindranath Tagore. It tells the story of a lonely wife who falls in love with her cousin-in-law, a writer, in 1870s India.
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- Drama, Romance
- Satyajit Ray
- 1964-04-17
Aug 20, 2013 · Satyajit Ray's 1964 film Charulata is based on Rabindranath Tagore's story Nastanirh, about a bored and restless wife in colonial Bengal. The film explores themes of loneliness, repression, and rebellion through the elegant visual style and subtle performances of Ray's masterpiece.
Sep 4, 2016 · Satyajit Ray's self-declared masterpiece 'Charulata' (1964) is based on a Tagore novel and depicts the conflict between love and respect in a late nineteenth-century Bengali household. The film is a cinematic masterpiece that reflects the cultural, social and literary changes in Bengal and features outstanding sets, acting and cinematography.
Charulata is a 1964 film by the acclaimed Indian director Satyajit Ray, based on a short story by Rabindranath Tagore. It tells the story of a lonely woman who falls in love with her cousin, a poet, in 1870s India. See critics and audience reviews, ratings, and where to watch the film.
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Nov 30, 2013 · A detailed review of Ray's adaptation of Tagore's novella about a neglected wife in a wealthy Bengali milieu. The film explores themes of women's role, communication, and aesthetic/ethical tension through multiple perspectives and expressive performances.