Naiyya
नैय्या
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Prashant Nanda
- Screenplay & Story
- Prashant Nanda
- Original Title
- नैय्या
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Prashant Nanda
Prashant Nanda, Gyandev Agnihotri, Basant Mahapatra
Department Leadership Roster
Prashant Nanda
Director
Prashant Nanda
Screenplay
Gyandev Agnihotri
Writer
Basant Mahapatra
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Naiyya
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Naiyya?
Naiyya was directed by Prashant Nanda.
Who stars in Naiyya?
The principal cast of Naiyya includes Prashant Nanda, Amrish Puri, Gajanan Jagirdar, Leela Mishra, Shubha Khote.
When was Naiyya released and how long is it?
Naiyya was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.