Salaam Namaste
“Let's get to know each other.”
Synopsis
Two young Indian expatriates in Melbourne, Australia, Nick, a chef and radio host Ambar, who decide to live together without marriage, leading to conflict and unexpected parenthood when Ambar gets pregnant.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Siddharth Anand
- Screenplay & Story
- Siddharth Anand
- Original Score
- Shekhar Ravjiani, Salim Merchant, Vishal Dadlani
- Original Title
- Salaam Namaste
- Country of Origin
- Australia, India
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- Yash Raj Films, Films & Casting TEMPLE, Film Victoria, Prime Focus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Siddharth Anand
Siddharth Anand, Abbas Tyrewala
Shekhar Ravjiani, Salim Merchant, Vishal Dadlani
Aditya Chopra, Yash Chopra
Department Leadership Roster
Siddharth Anand
Director
Siddharth Anand
Screenplay
Aditya Chopra
Producer
Yash Chopra
Producer
Abbas Tyrewala
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salaam Namaste
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Salaam Namaste about?
Two young Indian expatriates in Melbourne, Australia, Nick, a chef and radio host Ambar, who decide to live together without marriage, leading to conflict and unexpected parenthood when Ambar gets pregnant.
Who directed Salaam Namaste?
Salaam Namaste was directed by Siddharth Anand.
Who stars in Salaam Namaste?
The principal cast of Salaam Namaste includes Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Arshad Warsi, Javed Jaffrey, Jugal Hansraj.
When was Salaam Namaste released and how long is it?
Salaam Namaste was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 2h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Salaam Namaste?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Salaam Namaste was composed by Shekhar Ravjiani, Salim Merchant, Vishal Dadlani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Salaam Namaste?
Salaam Namaste holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).