Salaam Bombay!(1988)
Salaam Bombay! Synopsis
When a revengeful Krishna destroys his brother's motorbike, his mother asks him to return home only when he earns INR 500 to repair it. In a turn of events, he finds himself in a Bombay slum.
Salaam Bombay! (1988) is a crime and drama film directed by Mira Nair, released on August 24, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Shafiq Syed, Hansa Vithal, Chanda Sharma and Anita Kanwar. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 127 ratings.
- Director:
- Mira Nair
- Writers:
- Mira Nair, Sooni Taraporevala, Sooni Taraporevala
- Producers:
- Mira Nair
- Cinematographer:
- Sandi Sissel
- Composer:
- L. Subramaniam
- Production:
- Doordarshan, Cadrage, Forum Films, La Sept Cinéma, Mirabai Films, National Film Development Corporation of India, Film4 Productions
- Budget:
- $450,000
- Revenue:
- $7,434,176
- Status:
- Released
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Salaam Bombay! Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Shafiq Syed
Shafiq Syed
as Krishna / Chaipau
- Hansa Vithal
Hansa Vithal
as Manju Golub
- Chanda Sharma
Chanda Sharma
as Sola Saal
- Anita Kanwar
Anita Kanwar
as Rekha Golub
Nana Patekar
as Baba Golub
- Anjaan
Anjaan
as Child at the Circus
- Amrit Patel
Amrit Patel
as Circus Boss
Irrfan Khan
as Letter Writer
Raghubir Yadav
as Chillum
- Raju Bernad
Raju Bernad
as Keera
- Chandrashekhar Naidu
Chandrashekhar Naidu
as Chungal
- Sarfuddin Quarrassi
Sarfuddin Quarrassi
as Koyla
Key crew
Directed by Mira Nair, written by Mira Nair, Sooni Taraporevala and Sooni Taraporevala, produced by Mira Nair.
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Salaam Bombay! Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 127 ratings.
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Salaam Bombay! – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Salaam Bombay! online?
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Salaam Bombay! (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Sooner and LaCinetek. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Salaam Bombay!?
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The main cast of Salaam Bombay! (1988) includes Shafiq Syed, Hansa Vithal, Chanda Sharma, Anita Kanwar and Nana Patekar. The film was directed by Mira Nair. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Salaam Bombay! released?
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Salaam Bombay! was released on August 24, 1988 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Salaam Bombay! worth watching?
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Salaam Bombay! (1988) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 127 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Salaam Bombay!?
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