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Trishagni

April 1, 1988 1h 54m 6.8/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1988. Trishagni is a drama/romance film. directed by Nabendu Ghosh.

Starring Nana Patekar, Pallavi Joshi, and Alok Nath

Synopsis

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..

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 1, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 54m 114 minutes total
User Rating 6.8/10 Good (4 votes)
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Language Hindi Original language
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Country India Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
HI

Production Companies

  • National Film Development Corporation of India

Frequently Asked Questions

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 ...

Who directed Trishagni?

Trishagni was directed by Nabendu Ghosh.

How long is Trishagni?

Trishagni has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).

When was Trishagni released?

Trishagni was released on April 1, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Trishagni?

The main cast of Trishagni includes Nana Patekar, Pallavi Joshi, Alok Nath, Nitish Bharadwaj.