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Salaam Bombay!

Salaam Bombay!

After destroying his older brother's motorbike in retaliation for his constant bullying, 11-year-old Krishna is sent to a traveling circus to earn money to pay for the bike's repairs, but soon winds up in the streets of Bombay's poorest slums. There, he befriends the drug dealer Chillum and young prostitute Sola Saal, while trying to make enough money at a neighborhood tea stall to repay his debt to his family.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Salaam Bombay!
  • Genres: Crime, Drama
  • Release Date: 1988-08-24
  • Runtime: 113 minutes
  • Rating: 7.259/10 (106 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $2,080,046
  • Production Companies: Doordarshan, Cadrage, Forum Films, La Sept Cinéma, Mirabai Films, National Film Development Corporation of India, Film4 Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.9581
  • Languages: English, Hindi

Cast & Crew

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

Nana Patekar

as Baba Golub

Anjaan

Anjaan

as Child at the Circus

Amrit Patel

Amrit Patel

as Circus Boss

Irrfan Khan

Irrfan Khan

as Letter Writer

Raghubir Yadav

Raghubir Yadav

as Chillum

Raju Bernad

Raju Bernad

as Keera

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Mark Kermode reviews Salaam Bombay! (1989) | BFI Player

Salaam Bombay! (1988) ORIGINAL TRAILER

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salaam Bombay!?

Salaam Bombay! is a Crime, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1988-08-24.

Who are the main actors in Salaam Bombay!?

The main cast includes Shafiq Syed, Hansa Vithal, Chanda Sharma, Anita Kanwar, Nana Patekar, .

Where can I watch Salaam Bombay! online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Salaam Bombay! is available.

Is Salaam Bombay! based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Salaam Bombay!?

Salaam Bombay! has an IMDb rating of 7.259/10 based on 106 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Salaam Bombay!?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $2,080,046 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Salaam Bombay!?

The soundtrack was composed by Doordarshan, Cadrage, Forum Films, La Sept Cinéma, Mirabai Films, National Film Development Corporation of India, Film4 Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Salaam Bombay! filmed?

Salaam Bombay! was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Salaam Bombay!?

The total runtime of Salaam Bombay! is 113 minutes.

Is Salaam Bombay! suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Salaam Bombay!?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Salaam Bombay!.

Does Salaam Bombay! have a post-credit scene?

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