Rabindranath Tagore-inspired movies, from 'Uphaar' to 'Char Adhyay'

Rabindranath Tagore was one of most influential writers, poets, and first n-European to win bel Prize in Literature. Also kwn as '' Bard of Bengal'', his works are widely revered by scholars and historians. August 7, 2020, marks 79th death anniversary of poet. His works have also inspired various films over years. With all that said w, here are movies inspired by Rabindranath Tagore's work:

Films inspired by Rabindranath Tagore's works

Uphaar

Uphaar, helmed by Sudhendy Roy, released in year 1971. Tarachand Barjatya-produced film features Jaya Bhaduri and Kamini Kaushal in lead roles. film is an adaptation of a short story titled Samapti, published in 1893 and penned by Rabindranath Tagore. movie went on to be selected as Indian entry at 45th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Langu Films. film was later dubbed in several South Indian langus. 

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Ghare Baire

Ghare Baire, directed by Satyajit Ray and produced by NFDC, released in 1984. romantic drama film features Swatilekha Chatterjee, Victor Banerjee, Jennifer Kendal, and Soumitra Chatterjee in key roles. movie is based on vel titled Ghare Baire, published in 1916, by Rabindranath Tagore. movie was in competition for Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival in 1984. flick even earned National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bengali. 

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Lekin...

Lekin... is helmed by legendary lyricist Gulzar and produced by Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar, Hridaynath Mangeshkar, and Bal Phukle. 1991 mystery film features Vid Khanna, Dimple Kapadia, and Hema Malini in key roles. It is loosely adapted from a short story titled Kshudhit Pashaan (Hungry Stones), penned by Rabindranath Tagore. film received widespread acclaim for its story, direction and performances.

song Yara Seeli Seeli sung by Lata Mangeshkar bagged National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer in 1991. It also bagged director various awards including National Film Award for Best Lyrics and Filmfare Best Lyricist Award. Hridaynath Mangeshkar also bagged National Film Award for Best Music Direction. critically acclaimed film also earned National Film Award for Direction and Costume Design. 

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Char Adhyay

Char Adhyay, directed by Kumar Shahani and released in 1997, is an adaptation of Rabindranath Tagore's vel of same name. One of major highlights of film is that cast has n-actors like Nandini Ghoshal, who was a dancer, and  Kaushik Gopal, a psychoanalyst.

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