| Director | Ritwik Ghatak |
|---|---|
| Genre | drama film, musical film |
| Runtime | 122 min |
| Country | India |
"Meghe Dhaka Tara" tells the poignant story of Nita, a young woman in post-partition East Bengal who sacrifices her own dreams and well-being to support her struggling family, bearing the brunt of their expectations and needs. As her family's fortunes begin to improve due to her sacrifices, Nita's health deteriorates, culminating in a tragic decline as she remains the emotional and physical anchor for her ungrateful kin. The film is a powerful exploration of familial responsibility, societal pressures, and the devastating cost of self-denial.