Naiyya (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1979, Naiyya is a drama, family and romance film directed by Prashant Nanda, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. Lakhipur is a small community along the river bank of Ganga, where Sonu lives with his ailing mother. One day he rescues a woman named Geeta and brings her home with him. He and his mom look after her while she recuperates and find out that she comes from a wealthy family. When she gets better, he takes her home, only to find out that she is no longer welcome there by her paternal uncle and his wife, Ramkali.
Who’s in it. Naiyya stars Amrish Puri, Gajanan Jagirdar, Leela Mishra and Shubha Khote, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Naiyya sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Naiyya page.
If you liked it. Fans of Naiyya tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Naiyya (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Naiyya change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Naiyya worth watching?
- Naiyya holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Naiyya?
- Naiyya stars Amrish Puri, Gajanan Jagirdar, Leela Mishra, Shubha Khote and Dinesh Hingoo.
- When was Naiyya released?
- Naiyya was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.