Title of film : The Cloud-Capped Star
Director Name : Ritwik Ghatak
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Producer : Chitrakalpa
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Synopsis : Nita struggles to support her siblings and elderly father on the outskirts of the poverty-stricken city. While her brother dreams of becoming a famous classical singer, Nita hopes one day to marry a young scientist, who appears to return her affections. However, when it becomes clear that the young man is more interested in Nita's sister, she falls dangerously ill, becoming a burden on her family.
Director Bio : Ritwik Ghatak was born on November 4, 1925 in Dacca, Bengal Presidency, British India as Ritwik Kumar Ghatak. He was a director and writer, known for The Cloud-Capped Star (1960), Madhumati (1958) and Jukti Takka Arr Gappo (1974). He was married to Surama Ghatak. He died on February 6, 1976 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India
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