Naiyya
1979, Hindi. Directed by Prashant Nanda.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
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Naiyya is streaming on Eros Now Select in India.
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- Released
- 14 July 1979
- Original title
- नैय्या
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Prashant Nanda, Gyandev Agnihotri, Basant Mahapatra
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What Naiyya is based on
Naiyya is based on Shesha Shrabana, a 1976 film.
Film · 1976
Shesha Shrabana
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Naiyya runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
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Naiyya is streaming on Eros Now Select in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Naiyya?
If you liked Naiyya, try Hum Saath Saath Hain, Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel, Departure.
Who directed Naiyya?
Naiyya (1979) was directed by Prashant Nanda and stars Prashant Nanda, Amrish Puri, Gajanan Jagirdar.
What is Naiyya based on?
Naiyya is based on Shesha Shrabana, a 1976 film.