Jeevan Naiya (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1936, Jeevan Naiya is a notable film directed by Franz Osten.
What it’s about. Lata, daughter of a dancing girl, is brought up by social worker Mathuradas and is engaged to marry the rich Ranjit when the villain Chand arrives to blackmail her with her undisclosed ancestry. Lata is forced to disclose the truth to Ranjit and the assembled wedding guests. Ranjit disowns her but they are reunited when Ranjit, blinded by an explosion, is nursed back to health by a devoted woman who turns out to be his wife.
Who’s in it. Jeevan Naiya stars Devika Rani as Lata, Ashok Kumar as Ranjit and S.N. Tripathi as Chand.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Jeevan Naiya has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jeevan Naiya page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jeevan Naiya (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Jeevan Naiya change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Jeevan Naiya worth watching?
- Jeevan Naiya holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jeevan Naiya?
- Jeevan Naiya stars Devika Rani, Ashok Kumar and S.N. Tripathi.
- When was Jeevan Naiya released?
- Jeevan Naiya was released in 1936.