Rabindra Jayanti-7 movies based on Rabindranath Tagore's works
Rabindranath Tagore's stories have inspired several popular movies over the years. Here are seven notable films based on his works.
entertainment May 08 2024
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Charulata (1964)
Directed by Satyajit Ray, this Bengali film is based on Tagore's novella "Nastanirh". It explores loneliness, love, and desire themes in late 19th-century Bengal.
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Ghare-Baire (1984)
Also directed by Satyajit Ray, is based on Tagore's novel of the same name. Set during the Swadeshi movement in Bengal, it examines themes of nationalism & personal freedom.
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Chokher Bali (2003)
Directed by Rituparno Ghosh, it is based on Tagore's novel "Chokher Bali". It tells the story of complex relationships between a young widow, a married man, and his wife.
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Kabuliwala (1957)
Directed by Hemen Gupta, Kabuliwala is based on Tagore's short story. It tells the heartwarming story of the bond between a girl named Mini and an Afghan dry fruit seller.
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Chitrangada: The Crowning Wish (2012)
Chitrangada was directed by Rituparno Ghosh. A princess aspires to be more than a lovely object of desire in the drama of gender identity, empowerment, and self-discovery.
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Postmaster (2016)
Srijon Bardhan directed this film based on Tagore's short tale Postmaster. It follows a young city lad who becomes the postmaster of a distant town and befriends Ratan.
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Teen Kanya (1961)
Satyajit Ray's Teen Kanya is an anthology of three Tagore-inspired tales. Each narrative examines love, relationships, and social standards.