Namak Halaal
नमक हलाल
Synopsis
Young Arjun is brought up by his Daddu (paternal grandfather). His Daddu decides for him to go to the city in search of a new job and life. While in the city he meets up with Bhairon who guides him into an interview in a 5-star hotel owned by Raja.
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Namak Halaal - Amitabh Bachchan - Shashi Kapoor - Parveen Babi - Hindi Comedy Movie
Type: Clip • Published 2014-08-05
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Prakash Mehra
- Screenplay & Story
- Prakash Mehra
- Original Score
- Bappi Lahiri
- Original Title
- नमक हलाल
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 59m
- Production Studios
- Chaudhry Enterprises, Prakash Mehra Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Prakash Mehra
Prakash Mehra, Kader Khan
Bappi Lahiri
Prakash Mehra
Department Leadership Roster
Prakash Mehra
Producer
Prakash Mehra
Director
Prakash Mehra
Screenplay
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Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Namak Halaal
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What is Namak Halaal about?
Young Arjun is brought up by his Daddu (paternal grandfather). His Daddu decides for him to go to the city in search of a new job and life. While in the city he meets up with Bhairon who guides him into an interview in a 5-star hotel owned by Raja.
Who directed Namak Halaal?
Namak Halaal was directed by Prakash Mehra.
Who stars in Namak Halaal?
The principal cast of Namak Halaal includes Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Smita Patil, Parveen Babi, Om Prakash.
When was Namak Halaal released and how long is it?
Namak Halaal was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Namak Halaal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Namak Halaal was composed by Bappi Lahiri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Namak Halaal?
Namak Halaal holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).