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Hindi CINEMA · 1979
Naiyya
नैय्या
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Overview
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.
A closer look
Naiyya (1979) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Family, Romance. Directed by Prashant Nanda. The cast includes Prashant Nanda, Amrish Puri, Gajanan Jagirdar, Leela Mishra. Runtime: 116 minutes.
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Naiyya FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Naiyya?
Naiyya is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Naiyya?
Our source metadata lists 14 July 1979. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Naiyya?
The listed director is Prashant Nanda.
Who is in the cast of Naiyya?
The available cast credits include Prashant Nanda, Amrish Puri, Gajanan Jagirdar, Leela Mishra, Shubha Khote. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Naiyya?
The recorded runtime is 116 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Naiyya?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Family, Romance.
What is the original title of Naiyya?
The original title in our source data is नैय्या. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Naiyya 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.
