Sujata (1959): cast, story & where to watch

1959 · Film · ★ 6.3

Sujata poster

Released in 1959, Sujata is a drama and romance film directed by Bimal Roy, running about 161 minutes.

What it’s about. A girl from the Untouchable caste is adopted by an upper-caste family, and does not learn of her background. This proves problematic when she grows up and falls in love with an upper-caste man, who is in love with her as well.

Who’s in it. Sujata stars Nutan as Sujata, Sunil Dutt as Adhir, Tarun Bose as Upendranath Chowdhury and Sulochana Latkar as Charu, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Sujata has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sujata page.

If you liked it. Fans of Sujata tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Sujata (1959)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sujata change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Sujata worth watching?
Sujata holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Sujata?
Sujata stars Nutan, Sunil Dutt, Tarun Bose, Sulochana Latkar and Asit Sen.
When was Sujata released?
Sujata was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 161 minutes.