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Namak Halaal(1982)

6.9/10
Hindi179 mins

Namak Halaal (1982) is a 179-minute Hindi film directed by Prakash Mehra. Starring Smita Patil, Waheeda Rehman and Shashi Kapoor. With an audience rating of 6.9/10, Namak Halaal stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1982.

Director:Prakash Mehra
Mood:
funnyupliftingemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
30 April 1982
Director
Prakash Mehra
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 59m
GudVibe Rating
6.9/10

Storyline

A young man named Arjun moves to the city for work on his grandfather's advice. There, a man named Bhairon helps him get a job interview at a luxury hotel owned by a man called Raja.

A country boy's new job leads to hilarious hotel chaos.

Film Details

6.9Rating
179Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date30 April 1982
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsLoyal Servant

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyupliftingemotional
Themes
familyfriendshipidentitycorruption
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor5
Rewatchability5

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's famous song 'Pag Ghungroo Baandh' was originally meant for the movie 'Laawaris' but was included here instead.
  • Amitabh Bachchan performed his own stunts for the action scenes, including a dangerous jump from a moving car.
  • The character Bhairon Singh was played by Suresh Oberoi, father of actor Vivek Oberoi, in one of his early notable roles.
  • The movie's climax was shot at the real-life Centaur Hotel in Mumbai, which was a luxury hotel at the time.
  • The iconic dialogue 'I can talk English, I can walk English...' was improvised by Amitabh Bachchan during filming.
  • This was the first film where music director Bappi Lahiri worked with director Prakash Mehra, starting a successful collaboration.
  • The film's title 'Namak Halaal' refers to being loyal or faithful, a key theme in the story.

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Frequently Asked Questions