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Salaam Bombay!

PG-1319881h 53mMira Nair
IMDb 7.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 79

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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.

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Mumbai (bombay), IndiaBullyingProstitutionDrugsStreet ChildrenWoman Director

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Frequently asked questions

What is Salaam Bombay! (1988) about?

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.

Who stars in Salaam Bombay!?

Salaam Bombay! stars Shafiq Syed (Krishna / Chaipau), Hansa Vithal (Manju Golub), Chanda Sharma (Sola Saal), Anita Kanwar (Rekha Golub), Nana Patekar (Baba Golub). The film was directed by Mira Nair.

How long is Salaam Bombay!?

Salaam Bombay! has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated PG-13.

Is Salaam Bombay! worth watching?

Salaam Bombay! holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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