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Wikipedia article




'Marutirtha Hinglaj' ('English: Hinglaj, the Desert Shrine') is a 1959 Indian Bengali-language drama film directed and produced by Bikash Roy. This was based on a same name travelogue of Bengali novelist Kalikananda Abadhuta. The film was made under the banner of Bikash Roy Productions and Janata Pictures and Theatres Limited.

Plot



The plot revolves around a religious but dangerous journey towards the sacred temple at Hinglaj. A group of pilgrims undertake the long journey through the desert to reach the holy shrine where pilgrims can be washed of all their sins. The group rescue a dying couple, Thirumal and Kunti, who also join in the pilgrimage. While they walk hundreds of miles through the desert they face hardship and life-threatening challenges.

Cast



* Uttam Kumar as Thirumal

* Sabitri Chatterjee as Kunti

* Bikash Roy as Abadhoot

* Anil Chatterjee as Rooplal

* Pahari Sanyal as Popatlal Patel

* Chandrabati Devi as Bhairabi

* Shyam Laha

* Moni Sreemani

Soundtrack



*"Pather Klanti Bhule" - Hemant Kumar

*"Hey Chandrachur" - Hemant Kumar

*"Sarbasya Buddhirupena" - Hemanr Kumar

*"Tomar Bhubone Mago" - Hemant Kumar

References




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