Salaam Bombay!
1988, Hindi. Directed by Mira Nair.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- PG-13
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Salaam Bombay! is streaming on NFDC in India.
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Details
- Released
- 1 September 1988
- Country
- France, India
- Written by
- Sooni Taraporevala, Mira Nair
- Budget
- $450K
- Box office
- $7.4M
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Salaam Bombay!: quick answers
Is Salaam Bombay! worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 133 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Salaam Bombay!?
Salaam Bombay! runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does Salaam Bombay! have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Salaam Bombay!. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Salaam Bombay! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Salaam Bombay! is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Salaam Bombay! on?
Salaam Bombay! is streaming on NFDC in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Salaam Bombay!?
If you liked Salaam Bombay!, try Company, Inside Man, Siberian Education.
Who directed Salaam Bombay!?
Salaam Bombay! (1988) was directed by Mira Nair and stars Shafiq Syed, Hansa Vithal, Chanda Sharma.