Language:HINDI Director:Siddharth Raj Anand Producer:Yashraj Films Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Arshad Warsi, Tania Zaetta, Jugal Hansraj, Kunal Vijaykar Music: Vishal-Shekhar Lyrics: Jaideep Sahni Editing: Ritesh Soni Screenplay: Siddharth Raj Anand SalaamNamasteMovieStills : Click here Salaam Namaste Wallpapers : Click here

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It's easy to fall in love-but what's it like to share your life with someone? This is the basis of Siddharth Raj Anand's first movie 'Salaam Namaste' A refreshingly different and modern way of telling a love story, one that is supported by excellent dialogues as provided by Abbas Tyrewala alongside commendable performances. Meet Nick ( Saif Ali) the head chef in a famous restaurant in Melbourne, from Ludhiana. Nick loves his life, he loves to cook, party and live his life without any commitments as well as waking up late very day.

Ambar Malhotra (Priety) meanwhile originally came from Bangalore to Melbourne to study medicine, but her real love for Melbourne lies in the fact that she can avoid the confrontations she must face at home as her parents are constantly trying to find suitors for her. As a part time radio jockey, Ambar gets to interview Indians living in Melbourne. When Nick is invited to Ambar's show he accidentally sleeps over and misses the interview altogether! Ambar, furious decides to teach Nick a few lessons in punctuality and manners. But initially hating each other, they begin to fall in love with each other, as they say Cupid works in mysterious ways.

They eventually move in together and decide to share their lives with one another.
They fight, they bicker, have funny moments all in the same apartment day in day out. However things take an unexpected turn as Ambar falls pregnant, and the decision they must make is what will be the make or break of their relationship.

It isn't easy to film, without over dramatization of characters to show how they must grow within their own character, and Siddharth Raj does so successfully. Not too many songs are present and in actual fact there really is no need as the weight of the story can hold its own, evenly distributing out any funny moments alongside the serious twists present it really doesn't go over the top. The chemistry between both Saif and Priety is evident, and they make an excellent on screen couple with brilliant chemistry and it shows, as we see Nick and Ambar's personality rise from the two actor's own personalities.

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With the ever dependable Arshad Warsi as Nick's best friend he is not short of the funny one liner's that add that feel good factor to the movie. It's Arshad's advice on the trials and tribulations of marital affairs that enables the director to present the opinion of how a man sees a woman and vice-versa.

Also in a supporting role is Javed Jaffari as the nosey Bihari Cowboy Landlord in Melbourne with lines like 'Wife works Husband Jerks' you are not short of a few laughs! The cinematography is brilliant and completely sets the mood and tone, it doesn't over -do the whole 'Desi's living in a foreign country' thing, it's subtle and realistic. The title song 'Paune Barah Baje' is superb; Ahmed Khan's choreography is spot on for the mood of the film.

The film truly belonged to Saif Ali Khan, who straight after his performance in 'Parineeta' shows his versatility as an actor as he gives the cool, laidback guy performance really well. It's not just in the comedy moments, emotionally his performances shines too.

Priety's pregnant belly though! Uggh! Somebody sort it out! It is so over the top and unreal it looks horrible and saggy- that was possibly one of the major flaws, however once you acknowledge the fact that she is having twins it doesn't look so bad in hindsight! Still make sure you look out for Abhishek Bachchan's cameo appearance in the final climatic scenes in the hospital, fantastic as the goofy Doctor a fantastic bonus! 'Salaam Namaste' is a young, vibrant, and very urban. With such a progressive subject that any young kids can relate to today. So original for a Hindi movie and refreshingly different at times you even forget is this really 'Bollywood' that I am watching? One of the best movies around lately, 'Salaam Namaste' will teach you a thing or two about relationships it's definitely worth checking out!