# Taxi Driver (1954)

Hindi · Released 1954-01-01

Taxi Driver is a 1954 Hindi film. The music is by Sachin Dev Burman. It streams on Amazon Prime, Tata Play and ShemarooMe.

Music: Sachin Dev Burman
Where to watch: Amazon Prime, Tata Play, ShemarooMe

## Storyline
About a taxi driver in Mumbai, Mangal, who is called "Hero" by his friends. A driver who drives a cab by day, then drinks at night, listens to his singer girlfriend, Sylive, and then goes into a drunken stupor - and wakes up with a hangover. One day, while assisting another taxi driver, Mangal comes to the assistance of a damsel in distress, who is being molested by two thugs. Mangal gallants rescues her, and attempts to take her to her destination, to no avail, as the person she is looking for has moved. The next day, Mangal and the young woman, Mala, again attempt to seek Ratanlal, a music director, but the entire day is spent in vain. Mala lives in Mangal's tiny apartment and both become attracted to each other. When Mala finds out about Sylvie, she leaves him. He goes in her search, but finds that she has become a famous singer with the help of her music director friend.

## Awards
- Filmfare Awards — Best Music Director (1954)

## Common questions

### When was Taxi Driver released?
Taxi Driver was released on 1 January 1954.

### Who composed the music for Taxi Driver?
The music is by Sachin Dev Burman.

### Where can I watch Taxi Driver?
Taxi Driver streams on Amazon Prime, Tata Play and ShemarooMe. Clapnumber records where a title plays rather than hosting any of it.

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Retrieved: 2026-10-14