Movie Description

Salaam Bombay!

(1988)

Overview

Young Krishna is abandoned at the Apollo Circus by his mother, who informs him that he can only return home when he can afford ₹500 for his brother's bicycle that he destroyed. The circus leaves Krishna behind and he travels to Bombay, where he delivers tee and befriends a heroin addict and a young prostitute. Krishna dreams of saving ₹500 to return home, but Bombay street life isn't easy.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleSalaam Bombay!

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1988-08-24

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 53m

Budget₹ 450000

Revenue₹ 7434176

Production CompaniesDoordarshan,Cadrage,Forum Films,La Sept Cinéma,Mirabai Films,National Film Development Corporation of India,Film4 Productions

Genres

  • Crime
  • Drama