Salaam Bombay! (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1988, Salaam Bombay! is a drama and crime film directed by Mira Nair, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. The daily lives of street children living in slums and back alleys in Bombay
Who’s in it. Salaam Bombay! stars Shafiq Syed as Krishna / Chaipau, Hansa Vithal as Manju Golub, Chanda Sharma as Sola Saal and Anita Kanwar as Rekha Golub, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Salaam Bombay! has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Salaam Bombay! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Salaam Bombay! tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Salaam Bombay! (1988)?
- In GB, Salaam Bombay! is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Salaam Bombay! worth watching?
- Salaam Bombay! holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Salaam Bombay!?
- Salaam Bombay! stars Shafiq Syed, Hansa Vithal, Chanda Sharma, Anita Kanwar and Nana Patekar.
- When was Salaam Bombay! released?
- Salaam Bombay! was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.