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Hindi CINEMA · 1988
Trishagni
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Overview
The film, which won the 1988 National Film Award for Best First Film of a Director for its "excellent exploration of complex philosophical theme for the first time in Indian cinema," is set in the Buddhist town of Sariput in the desert of Central Asia in the 1st century B.C. The town is struck by a devastating sand storm that leaves behind only four survivors: two monks and two children taking refuge in the monastery. Twenty years later, the monks have become old, while the boy and the girl have grown and fallen in love. The jealous monk deceitfully persuades the boy into becoming a monk, yet the girl wins him back, as a result both are expelled from the monastery, and that is when the sandstorm strikes once again..
A closer look
Trishagni (1988) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Romance. Directed by Nabendu Ghosh. The cast includes Nana Patekar, Pallavi Joshi, Alok Nath, Nitish Bharadwaj. Runtime: 114 minutes.
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Trishagni FAQs
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What is the original language of Trishagni?
Trishagni is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Trishagni?
Our source metadata lists 1 April 1988. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Trishagni?
The listed director is Nabendu Ghosh.
Who is in the cast of Trishagni?
The available cast credits include Nana Patekar, Pallavi Joshi, Alok Nath, Nitish Bharadwaj. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Trishagni?
The recorded runtime is 114 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Trishagni?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Romance.
What is Trishagni about?
The film, which won the 1988 National Film Award for Best First Film of a Director for its "excellent exploration of complex philosophical theme for the first time in Indian cinema," is set in the Buddhist town of Sariput in the desert of Central Asia in the 1st century B.C. The town is struck by a devastating sand storm that leaves behind only four survivors: two monks and two children taking refuge in the monastery. Twenty years later, the monks have become old, while the boy and the girl have grown and fallen in love. The jealous monk deceitfully persuades the boy into becoming a monk, yet the girl wins him back, as a result both are expelled from the monastery, and that is when the sandstorm strikes once again..
