Rabindranath Jayanti 2024: 6 films adapted from stories of Tagore
From 'Charulata' to 'Chokher Bali,' delve into film industry's homage to Rabindranath Tagore, echoing his timeless themes in poignant narratives
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Naukadubi (1947)
Naukadubi follows the journey of a young woman who, after losing her husband, marries a man she mistakenly believes is the same person
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Teen Kanya (1961)
This anthology film directed by Satyajit Ray consists of three short films, one of which is based on Tagore's short story "Samapti" (The Conclusion)
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Chokher Bali (2003)
Directed by Rituparno Ghosh, this film is based on Tagore's novel "Chokher Bali" (A Grain of Sand). It's a complex tale of love, betrayal, and societal norms in 19th century Bengal
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Kabuliwala (1961)
Directed by Hemen Gupta, this film is based on Tagore's short story "Kabuliwala". It tells the heartwarming story of the friendship between a young girl named Mini and Rahmat
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Ghare Baire (1984)
Another adaptation by Satyajit Ray, this film is based on Tagore's novel "Ghare-Baire" (The Home and the World). It explores themes of nationalism, love, and idealism
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Charulata (1964)
Directed by Satyajit Ray, this film is based on Tagore's novella "Nastanirh" (The Broken Nest). It's a poignant tale of a lonely housewife's emotional journey