Author: Nair Mira
Place: New Delhi
Publisher: Penguin Books
Year: 1989
Pages: 202
ISBN: 9780140127249
Subject: Bombay/ Mumbai
Sub-Subject: Bombay
Keyword: Street Children of Bombay
Classification: 791.43
Shelf: C5R6
Accession No: B37
Contents: Note of the Film Foreword The Making of Salaam Bombay! Salaam Bombay! The Salaam Children Appendices
Abstract: This document offers a detailed exploration of Salaam Bombay!, a pioneering film depicting Mumbai’s street life. It begins with a foreword and then explores the filmmaking process in The Making of Salaam Bombay!, revealing the creators’ challenges and vision. The main section examines the film’s narrative and themes, highlighting the harsh realities of street children. The Salaam Children section focuses on the real young actors, sharing their experiences during and after filming. Lastly, the appendices provide additional materials, deepening understanding of the film’s cultural and social impact. Overall, it presents Salaam Bombay! as both a cinematic and social milestone.