Nirmala (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film
Released in 1938, Nirmala is a drama and music film directed by Franz Osten, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. Nirmala (Devika Rani) is a modern girl - young, beautiful, dressed in the latest fashions, attends college, and is even the only female in an all-male class. She doesn't take second place to the men, besting all but one in the annual exams. She tied with Ramdas (Ashok Kumar). But, at the same time she is tied to the age-old culture, traditions and religion. She yearns for a husband and for motherhood. And this conflict forms the crux of the story.
Who’s in it. Nirmala stars Devika Rani, Ashok Kumar, Maya Devi and Balwant Singh, among others.
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 Nirmala page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nirmala tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nirmala (1938)?
- In US, Nirmala is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Nirmala?
- Nirmala stars Devika Rani, Ashok Kumar, Maya Devi, Balwant Singh and Sankatha.