Debshishu (1985)
This powerful and realistic film is a study of poverty, illiteracy, natural calamities and the toll they take on the human soul. the story of a rural couple who're trying to survive on the road with many others like them, after their village was destroyed by a flood. the wife gives birth to a deformed baby, which is pronounced as a 'child of the devil' by the local pundit (Hindu priest), who forces them to abandon the child and exiles them from the community. the journey takes the couple towards a bizarre and heart-breaking conclusion
Director: Utpalendu Chakrabarty
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: October 4, 1985
Cast
Screenplay
- Utpalendu Chakrabarty (Story)
Cinematography: Soumendu Roy
Editing: Bulu Ghosh
Production: National Film Development Corporation of India
Country: India
Language: हिन्दी
Original Language: hi
More Films by Director: Utpalendu Chakrabarty
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Debshishu about?
- This powerful and realistic film is a study of poverty, illiteracy, natural calamities and the toll they take on the human soul. the story of a rural couple who're trying to survive on the road with many others like them, after their village was destroyed by a flood. the wife gives birth to a deformed baby, which is pronounced as a 'child of the devil' by the local pundit (Hindu priest), who forces them to abandon the child and exiles them from the community. the journey takes the couple towards a bizarre and heart-breaking conclusion
- Who directed Debshishu?
- Debshishu was directed by Utpalendu Chakrabarty.
- Who stars in Debshishu?
- Debshishu stars Smita Patil, Om Puri, Noni Ganguly, Sunil Mukherjee, Pranab Kumar Sanyal, Sushaant Sanyal.
- How long is Debshishu?
- Debshishu has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Debshishu?
- Debshishu is a Drama film.
- Where was Debshishu produced?
- Debshishu was produced in India.