Mem Sahib (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1956, Mem Sahib is a drama film directed by R.C. Talwar, running about 133 minutes.
What it’s about. Meena, a wealthy, educated girl, has been promised in marriage to Sunder, a sheltered young man who has received an extremely traditional religious education. Displeased, Meena sets out to find a more suitable candidate, but is taken in by Manohar, a gold-digging conman. Finding Sunder to be clueless about the world, Manohar is soon manipulating him as well as Meena in his schemes to gain possession of Meena's fortune.
Who’s in it. Mem Sahib stars Meena Kumari as Meena, Kishore Kumar as Sunder, Shammi Kapoor as Manohar and Kumkum as Kamini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Mem Sahib has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Zee5. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mem Sahib page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mem Sahib tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mem Sahib (1956)?
- In AU, Mem Sahib is available to stream on Zee5. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mem Sahib worth watching?
- Mem Sahib holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mem Sahib?
- Mem Sahib stars Meena Kumari, Kishore Kumar, Shammi Kapoor, Kumkum and Mehmood.
- When was Mem Sahib released?
- Mem Sahib was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.