
The struggles of a doctor in rural India.
Directed by Tapan Sinha, Khaniker Atithi leans on a strong ensemble — Robin Banerjee, Radhamohan Bhattacharya, Chhabi Biswas — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1959.
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