Biraj Bou
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In this poignant tale, brothers Nilambar and Pitambar have contrasting personalities: Nilambar is kind but aimless, while Pitambar is responsible and practical. Nilambar's wife, Virajmohini, struggles as he mortgages their property to support his sister's marriage. When the village Zamindar, Rajendrakumar, becomes infatuated with Viraj, her life takes a tragic turn. Misunderstood by her husband, Viraj leaves home, faces numerous hardships, and eventually reunites with Nilambar in Tarakeswar. In her final moments, she finds peace, resting her head on her husband's lap, ending their story on a tender note.
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Cast
19 people
Uttam Kumar
Nilambar
Known for
The Hero
Madhabi Mukherjee
Biraj
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Charulata
The Big City
Anup Kumar
Pitambar
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Bikash Roy
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Tarun Kumar
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Jahar Roy
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Nripati Chatterjee
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Sital Bannerjee
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Priti Majumdar
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Manu Sen Director · Salil Sen Screenplay Saratchandra Chatterjee Story
First release February 18, 1972 · Produced in India · Original title বিরাজ বৌ
Production
K. C. Das Production
Production
India
Produced in
Languages
Original title
বিরাজ বৌ
Original language
Bangla
Spoken on screen
Bangla
Release dates
India · February 18, 1972
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
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