Release Date : 9^th September, 2005

Cast : Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta

Director : Siddharth Anand

Salaam Namaste is a 2005 Indian romantic comedy film. The film tells the story of two young and modern Indians, Nick and Ambar, who have left their homes to make a life on their own in Melbourne, Australia. The story follows one year of their lives, dealing with their problems and relationships, from their first meeting at a wedding ceremony, to their decision to move in together without marriage, to their break-up upon discovering that Ambar is pregnant. However, their tenancy agreement forces them to live together in an awkward relationship. It is on par with any well-made Hollywood rom-com . The film addresses two very controversial issues in India: live-in relationships and premarital pregnancy, yet does not try to emphasise them or take them too seriously. It is brilliantly shot, with great production values, great cinematography, light and beautiful songs, and well-cast actors. While it turns into a dramatic feature, it never forgets to remain modern. The emotions of the film are reserved and not overly cheap. They are natural and consistently flavoured with great comedy.