Namak Halaal (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1982, Namak Halaal is an action, comedy and mystery film directed by Prakash Mehra, running about 179 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Namak Halaal stars Amitabh Bachchan as Arjun Singh, Shashi Kapoor as Raja, Smita Patil as Poonam and Parveen Babi as Nisha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Namak Halaal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Namak Halaal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Namak Halaal tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Namak Halaal (1982)?
- In US, Namak Halaal is available to stream on Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Namak Halaal worth watching?
- Namak Halaal holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Namak Halaal?
- Namak Halaal stars Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Smita Patil, Parveen Babi and Om Prakash.
- When was Namak Halaal released?
- Namak Halaal was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 179 minutes.