Meghe Dhaka Tara (1960)

a.k.a The Cloud-Capped Star

The tragic story of the beautiful daughter of a middle-class refugee family from East Pakistan. Neeta, the protagonist, sacrifices everything for her unappreciative family.

Rosenrotta

Actually the last 20-30 minutes make up for the admittedly slow build-up. Melodrama done right.

10 years ago

MrE2Me

Let the record show that this is the opening shot of the film:

Incredible stuff here…

2 years ago

ucuruju

are saints meant for martyrdom? or do we just force them into it? are they godly or are they chumps? sad and beautiful film!

2 years ago

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