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A couple navigates the ups and downs of romance and imminent parenthood while setting up house in a new land in this Bollywood romantic comedy. Nikhil Arora (Saif Ali Khan), known to most of his frien... read more read more...ds as Nick, is a successful chef who has become something of a celebrity, with a following in Australia. Nick agrees to appear on a radio show hosted by Ambar Malhotra (Preity Zinta), an attractive woman who is finishing up her college degree, but working out the arrangements proves difficult, and by the time they meet face to face, Nick and Ambar have already exchanged a number of harsh words. When the two actually walk into the studio together, they feel a strong mutual attraction, but given their history, neither is sure if they should trust their feelings. After several dates, Nick makes a proposal -- he is going to Melbourne for a year, and if Ambar wants to join him, they can see if they could get along living under the same roof. Ambar agrees, but before long she has some surprising news for Nick -- she's pregnant with his baby, a prospect that does not make him happy. As the two face the reality of their situation as parents-to-be, Nick wonders if he's ready to give up the bachelor's life he's long enjoyed, and Ambar struggles to adjust to life down under. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Unrated, 2 hr. 37 min.

Directed by: Siddharth Raj Anand, Siddharth Anand, Siddharth Anand Kumar

Release Date: September 9, 2005

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DVD Release Date: December 20, 2005

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  • February 14, 2008
    A fantastic movie!! Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta are phenomenal! This is a great movie with a very interesting story plot. It reminds me a bit of "Nine Months", but this has its own unique qualities. Beautiful love story. Absolutely brilliant. Great music, especially title tra... read moreck. Very catchy.
  • January 19, 2008
    this movie is a very good one too. It takes your breath away on e moment, and then your heart drops to the ground cause of what has happened!!!
  • August 17, 2007
    THIS MOVIE WAS ABIT ON THE SLOW SIDE 2 BE HONEST. I LIKED IT ALOT THOUGH. THE TWIST WITH SAIF GOT ME GOOD!
  • August 3, 2007
    Another one of my favorites!! The music is awesome, and it has a good moral to it. Preity cracks me up!! (and saif is a hottie!!)
  • June 25, 2007
    haha ! I recently saw this movie and I loved it!. I know India thinks it's a flop but i most certainly don't.
  • June 15, 2007
    I love this movie! This was the first Indian movie I ever saw and I absolutely love it. I've seen it over and over and the songs are so catchy. It has definately opened a new door for me in the world of movies and one I intend to explore. It's quirky and fun but at the same time ... read moretacklles a likely situation.
  • May 28, 2007
    this was a very,very good movie..i was shocked that bollywood has allowed people to kiss in a movie, i thought i wasn't allowed..this movie was very in traditional...but it still have a indian ending!!! I loved it! every one played a great role and did a good job of it!!!
  • April 24, 2007
    its been a while since i seen the movie...but from what i remember it was a great one! it was so real...too real. and the performance was great, must see for everyone!

Critic Reviews


Derek Elley
September 21, 2005
Derek Elley, Variety

Excellent chemistry between the two thesps pays dividends. Full Review

Anita Gates
September 12, 2005
Anita Gates, New York Times

Salaam Namaste must set some sort of record for genre pileup.

Ethan Alter
October 6, 2005
Ethan Alter, Film Journal International

It's fair to say that the Melbourne setting--along with Khan and Zinta--makes the movie. Otherwise, it mainly feels like Bollywood business as usual. Full Review

Urban Cinefile Critics
September 18, 2005
Urban Cinefile Critics, Urban Cinefile

The most unmissable event since Jackie Chan visited: three hours of synchronised dance numbers, farce, melodrama and Bollywood around our most photogenic tourist landmarks. Full Review

David Chute
September 15, 2005
David Chute, L.A. Weekly

A watchable, but conventional, romantic comedy about negotiating domestic peace agreements in the shadow of an unexpected pregnancy. Full Review

Raam Tarat
September 24, 2005
Raam Tarat, Future Movies UK

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