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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gulzar
- Screenplay & Story
- Gulzar
- Original Title
- Namkeen
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- Sadu Chitra
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
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Gulzar
Screenplay & Story
Gulzar, Samaresh Basu
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Gulzar
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Gulzar
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Frequently Asked Questions About Namkeen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Namkeen about?
A folk theatre dancer lives with her three daughters in a remote village. Their lives change when a truck driver begins living with them as a tenant.
Who directed Namkeen?
Namkeen was directed by Gulzar.
Who stars in Namkeen?
The principal cast of Namkeen includes Sanjeev Kumar, Waheeda Rehman, Sharmila Tagore, Shabana Azmi, Kiran Vairale.
When was Namkeen released and how long is it?
Namkeen was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.