Sagai (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 10

Released in 1951, Sagai is a drama film directed by Harnam Singh Rawail.
What it’s about. Chandni and her dad belong to a well-off family. Iftekhar feels that Chandni has come of age and must get married, and he selects a groom for her and asks her to marry him. She refuses and runs away from home. She meets up with Fooman and Dhaboo and gets into a series of adventures with them, including eluding the police. One of their adventures lands them aboard a ship captained by Prem, who is transporting Princess Shehzadi to her native land. The princess likes Prem and would like him to marry her, but Prem refuses, and as soon as they land, Prem is arrested by the King, imprisoned, and tortured. Fooman, Dhaboo, and Chandni plan to help Prem to escape, which jeopardizes their own lives.
Who’s in it. Sagai stars Premnath Malhotra as Captain Prem, Rehana as Chandni, Purnima as Shehzadi and Yakub as Dhaboo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Sagai 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 Sagai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sagai tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sagai (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sagai change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sagai worth watching?
- Sagai holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sagai?
- Sagai stars Premnath Malhotra, Rehana, Purnima, Yakub and Gope.
- When was Sagai released?
- Sagai was released in 1951.