Ab Dilli Dur Nahin (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.3

Released in 1957, Ab Dilli Dur Nahin is a drama and family film directed by Amar Kumar, running about 133 minutes.
What it’s about. Ab Dilli Dur Nahin is a journey of a small boy, Rattan, from his small village to New Delhi in the hope of meeting the Prime Minister of India and plead for his father's release from Prison. Set in 1951, Hariram lives in a small village with his wife Bela and son Rattan. On Diwali night, Bela dies of a snake bite and Hariram's world falls apart and he takes to Alcohol. Unable to pay bills, he threatens the Money Lender. Coincidentally the Money Lender is killed the same night and Hariram is tried and convicted of the crime. Rattan, now alone, gets help from Con-Man Ghasita and a young bunch of street children in his quest to reach New Delhi and free his father.
Who’s in it. Ab Dilli Dur Nahin stars Motilal as Hariram, Master Romi as Rattan, Sulochana Latkar as Bela and Yakub as Ghasita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Ab Dilli Dur Nahin has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ab Dilli Dur Nahin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ab Dilli Dur Nahin tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ab Dilli Dur Nahin (1957)?
- In US, Ab Dilli Dur Nahin is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ab Dilli Dur Nahin worth watching?
- Ab Dilli Dur Nahin holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ab Dilli Dur Nahin?
- Ab Dilli Dur Nahin stars Motilal, Master Romi, Sulochana Latkar, Yakub and Anwar Hussain.
- When was Ab Dilli Dur Nahin released?
- Ab Dilli Dur Nahin was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.