Salaam Bombay!
1988 • 113 min • Crime · Drama
Synopsis
When a revengeful Krishna destroys his brother's motorbike, his mother asks him to return home only when he earns INR 500 to repair it. In a turn of events, he finds himself in a Bombay slum.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 73 Audience · 127 · 100%
After damaging his brother's motorbike, Krishna is sent away to earn money, leading him to the harsh realities of Mumbai's streets. He navigates life among street children, working odd jobs to survive in the bustling, unforgiving city. The film portrays his struggle to return home while facing challenges like crime and exploitation.
- Violence & peril
- 6/10
- Language
- 4/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 7/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 5/10
- Scary moments
- 6/10
Heads up
- Children involved in petty crime
- Depictions of drug use and addiction
- Scenes of prostitution and exploitation
- Child labor and harsh living conditions
What it models well
- Resilience in adversity
- Empathy for the marginalized
- Importance of family bonds
Talk about it after
- The challenges faced by street children
- The impacts of poverty and inequality
- Resilience in difficult situations
- Cultural differences in family expectations
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Top billed cast
Director: Mira Nair • Crew: Mira Nair, Sooni Taraporevala, Sooni Taraporevala
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.3/10 (127)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $450,000
- Box office
- $7,434,176
- IMDb
- tt0096028
