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Beam of Light

1957Haridas Bhattacharya

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Satyendra, the scion of a wealthy Bengali zamindar family, is married by family duty to an eleven‑year‑old girl, Radharani. Emotionally detached, he grows closer to Bijli, a mature, self‑sacrificing courtesan.

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What is Beam of Light (1957) about?

Satyendra, the scion of a wealthy Bengali zamindar family, is married by family duty to an eleven‑year‑old girl, Radharani. Emotionally detached, he grows closer to Bijli, a mature, self‑sacrificing courtesan.

Who stars in Beam of Light?

Beam of Light stars Jiben Bose, Nilima Das, Basanta Choudhury (Satyendra), Sumitra Devi, Shyam Laha. The film was directed by Haridas Bhattacharya.

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