New Delhi (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1956, New Delhi is a drama and romance film directed by Mohan Segal, running about 176 minutes.
What it’s about. Complications, impersonations and moral dilemmas arise when a Punjabi pretends to be a Tamil in order to obtain accommodation in New Delhi. An eloquent and entertaining plea for national unity that manages to showcase several cultural traditions whilst encouraging people to laugh both with and at each other.
Who’s in it. New Delhi stars Kishore Kumar as Anand D. Khanna / Anandkumar Swami, Vyjayanthimala as Janaki Subramaniam, Jabeen Jalil as Nikki and Prabhu Dayal as Ashok, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, New Delhi 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 New Delhi page.
If you liked it. Fans of New Delhi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch New Delhi (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for New Delhi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is New Delhi worth watching?
- New Delhi holds an audience score of 6.8 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 New Delhi?
- New Delhi stars Kishore Kumar, Vyjayanthimala, Jabeen Jalil, Prabhu Dayal and Nana Palsikar.
- When was New Delhi released?
- New Delhi was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 176 minutes.