Namkeen(1982)
Hindi129 minstheatrical
Namkeen (1982) is a 129-minute Hindi film directed by Gulzar. Starring Kiran Vairale and Samaresh Basu, the film was widely praised by audiences. With a well-received audience rating of 7.5/10 from 1982.
Director:Gulzar
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Disney+ Hotstar, MX Player
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1982
- Director
- Gulzar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A folk dancer and her three daughters live in a remote village. Their quiet life changes when a truck driver moves in as their tenant.
“A family's quiet life changes with a stranger's arrival.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
129Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date1 January 1982
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familysurvivalloveidentity
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Namkeen
Cast reunions in this film: Shabana Azmi & Sanjeev Kumar (3 films together), Waheeda Rehman & Shabana Azmi (2 films together), Shabana Azmi & Kiran Vairale (2 films together), and Gulzar & Sanjeev Kumar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was based on a short story by Bengali writer Maitreyi Devi.
- It was one of the few films where Sharmila Tagore and Shabana Azmi acted together.
- The movie was shot on location in Himachal Pradesh, capturing its remote landscapes.
- Gulzar wrote the film's songs, which were composed by R.D. Burman.
- The film's title 'Namkeen' refers to a savory snack, hinting at the characters' sharp, poignant lives.
- It was not a major commercial success but later gained appreciation as a nuanced drama.
- Sanjeev Kumar's character was a truck driver, a role he played with a distinct regional accent.