Naukari (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1954, Naukari is a drama film directed by Bimal Roy, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. The comic, tragic and heartrending saga of Ratan Kumar Chaudhary, who leaves his village, aging mom and seriously ill sister, to obtain employment in Calcutta, only to end up in a tiny tenement apartment full of other unemployed youths.
Who’s in it. Naukari stars Kishore Kumar as Ratan Kumar Chaudhary, Sheila Ramani as Seema, Jagdeep and Nirupa Roy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Naukari has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Naukari page.
If you liked it. Fans of Naukari tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Naukari (1954)?
- In US, Naukari is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Naukari worth watching?
- Naukari holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Naukari?
- Naukari stars Kishore Kumar, Sheila Ramani, Jagdeep, Nirupa Roy and Balraj Sahni.
- When was Naukari released?
- Naukari was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.