Trishagni(1988)
Trishagni is a 1988 Hindi drama film directed by Nabendu Ghosh. The lead cast includes actors in the roles of two Buddhist monks, a young woman, and a merchant. Set in the 1st century BC, the story takes place in a Central Asian desert after a sandstorm destroys the town of Sariput. The four survivors must navigate physical survival and moral dilemmas, particularly a monk's struggle between his vows and his attraction to the woman. The film won the National Film Award for Best First Film of a Director for its philosophical depth. It was released in 1988 and is not widely available on streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 April 1988
- Director
- Nabendu Ghosh
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Rating
- 4.2/10
Storyline
A sandstorm wipes out a Buddhist town in Central Asia. Four strangers are left alive: two monks, a woman, and a merchant. As they fight to survive the desert, a young monk must choose between his spiritual vows and his growing feelings for the woman. Temptation and faith collide in the sand.
“Temptation in the desert”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Trishagni
Cast reunions in this film: Nana Patekar & Alok Nath (3 films together), and Nana Patekar & Pallavi Joshi (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was based on a short story by Bengali writer Prabodh Kumar Sanyal, who wrote under the pen name 'Banaphul'.
- It was the only Hindi film directed by veteran screenwriter Nabendu Ghosh, who wrote classics like 'Devdas' and 'Parineeta'.
- The movie was shot in the deserts of Rajasthan to recreate the Central Asian setting of the story.
- Despite winning a National Award, the film had a very limited theatrical release and is not widely available today.
- The philosophical theme explores the conflict between spiritual duty and human desire, set against Buddhist monastic life.
- Music director Bhaskar Chandavarkar, known for his work in parallel cinema, composed the film's score.
- The title 'Trishagni' translates to 'The Fire of Thirst', symbolizing the characters' inner longings.