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Salaam Namaste(2005)
Hindi158 mins
Salaam Namaste (2005) is a 158-minute Hindi film directed by Siddharth Anand. Starring Javed Jaffrey, Jugal Hansraj and Aditya Chopra. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Salaam Namaste stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2005.
Director:Siddharth Anand
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2005
- Director
- Siddharth Anand
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Two young Indians living in Australia decide to move in together without getting married. Their relationship faces challenges when the woman becomes unexpectedly pregnant.
“Love, laughs, and a surprise pregnancy Down Under.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
158Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 January 2005
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsHochzeit - Nein danke! · Hello Greetings · สวัสดีความรัก
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Trivia
- This was the first major Hindi film shot entirely in Australia, with filming taking place in Melbourne and the Great Ocean Road.
- The film's title is taken from the popular Indian radio show 'Salaam Namaste' hosted by RJ Naved, which inspired the character Ambar's profession.
- Director Siddharth Anand made his directorial debut with this film, having previously worked as an assistant director on other projects.
- A special 'making of' documentary was filmed alongside the movie, showing the challenges of the overseas shoot.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by Vishal-Shekhar, included the hit song 'My Dil Goes Mmmm', which sampled a classic Hindi film tune.
- It was one of the early Bollywood films to openly address the topic of live-in relationships and unplanned pregnancy.
- Actor Arshad Warsi, known for comic roles, was initially considered for a part, but the final cast featured Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Salaam Namaste
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