Storyline

This powerful and realistic film is a study of poverty, illiteracy, natural calamities and the toll they take on the human soul. the story of a rural couple who're trying to survive on the road with many others like them, after their village was destroyed by a flood. the wife gives birth to a deformed baby, which is pronounced as a 'child of the devil' by the local pundit (Hindu priest), who forces them to abandon the child and exiles them from the community. the journey takes the couple towards a bizarre and heart-breaking conclusion

Key Information

Director Utpalendu Chakrabarty
Writers Utpalendu Chakrabarty
Studio National Film Development Corporation of India
Language HI

Cast & Crew

Smita Patil

Smita Patil

Seeta

Om Puri

Om Puri

Noni Ganguly

Noni Ganguly

Sunil Mukherjee

Sunil Mukherjee

Pranab Kumar Sanyal

Sushaant Sanyal

Om Shivpuri

Om Shivpuri

Rohini Hattangadi

Rohini Hattangadi

Sadhu Meher

Sadhu Meher

Raghubir

Frequently Asked Questions

Debshishu was released on October 4, 1985.

The runtime of Debshishu is 1h 37m.

Debshishu is a Drama movie.

Debshishu is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Debshishu was directed by Utpalendu Chakrabarty.

The main cast of Debshishu includes Smita Patil, Om Puri, Noni Ganguly.

Debshishu is originally in Hindi.