Nalayak

{{Infobox film

| name = Nalayak

| image = Nalayak poster.jpg

| caption = Poster

| director = Padmanabh

| producer = Jagdish Sharma

| writer = Ahzan Rizvi {{small|(dialogues)}}
Varma Malik {{small|(lyrics)}}

| story = K.A. Narayan

| screenplay = K.A. Narayan

| starring = Jeetendra
Leena Chandavarkar

| music = Kalyanji Anandji

| cinematography = Kamlakar Rao

| editing = Das Dhaimade

| studio = Veena Films

| released = {{Film date|df=y|1978|12|22}}

| runtime = 129 mins

| country = India

| language = Hindi

| budget =

| gross =

}}

Nalayak ({{Translation|Unworthy}}) is a 1978 Hindi-language action film, produced by Jagdish C. Sharma on Veena Films banner and directed by Padmanabh.{{Citation|title=Nalayak|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/nalayak|access-date=2022-01-11}} Starring Jeetendra, Leena Chandavarkar{{Cite web|title=Naalayak (1979) - Review, Star Cast, News, Photos|url=https://www.cinestaan.com/movies/naalayak-4994|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124145857/https://www.cinestaan.com/movies/naalayak-4994|url-status=live|archive-date=24 November 2020|access-date=2022-01-11|website=Cinestaan}} and music composed by Kalyanji Anandji.

Plot

Laxman is a slacker and an unbeaten, expert gambler. He is a pampered brother of Ram Narayan and his wife Sita whom he idolizes. Anyway, Ram Narayan is annoyed by the lifestyle of Laxman and considers him the black sheep of the family. During his daily grind of gaming, Laxman meets Rita and falls for her younger sister Seema. Meanwhile, Ram Narayan holds a jewelry store, Rita asks for a charm which turns fake after delivery. Here, Ram Narayan, assures to settle the matter which follows the death of Rita, therefore, Ram Narayan is accused and sentenced. Right now, Laxman pledges to acquit his brother by jeopardizing his life. After several mysterious twists which reveals the guilty party to be Prem, a friend of Ram Narayan. At last, Laxman seizes him and safeguards his family. The movie ends with the marriage of Laxman and Seema.{{Cite web|title=Nalayak Movie Review {{!}} Nalayak Movie Cast|url=https://www.indianfilmhistory.com/movie-details/nalayak|access-date=2022-01-11|website=www.indianfilmhistory.com}}