![]() Many people have made cameos in the film. Abhishek Bachchan is the narrator and has a special appearance as the doctor at the end of the film. Director Siddharth Anand makes appearance as the taxi driver towards the end of the movie. Arshad Warsi's real-life wife and son, Maria Goretti and Zeke was seen in the bookshop where Saif Ali Khan goes to buy a book. Preity Zinta's real life boyfriend, Ness Wadia makes an appearance in the film as the man reading the newspaper who Preity sits next to whilst on the bus. The script of the film was invited to be included in the Margaret Herrick Library which is operated by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Synopsis of 'Salaam Namaste' The movie is about two Indians, Nikhil Arora, called 'Nick', played by Saif Ali Khan and Ambar Malhotra, called 'Amby'played by Preity Zinta who have left India in order to live their own lives in Melbourne, Australia. Nick finished studying Architecture in his hometown of Ludhiana and moved to Australia, to pursue dreams of becoming a chef, and does so at a restaurant called 'Nick of Time', which provides him with his laid-back lifestyle i.e. he can get up late in the morning. Ambar left her home due to her parents' persistence to get her married. ![]() Despite Nick's wishes she decides to keep the baby which results in a split between the two. However, they are still forced to live in the same house for the time being. The reason is both of them don't have money to take another house and they took the house for one year. So they have to spend eight more months together. In this period Amber is very depressed as she is pregnant and managing studies and work together. She is seen as fighting and cravings for Ben n Jerry's Belgian Dark Chocolate ice-crème, crying, puking into Nick's chef cap and breaking out into a moonwalk, etc. Nick realizes over time that he's still in love with her and warms up to the thought of becoming a father and marrying Ambar. It's almost too late when he finally proposes to her - Ambar gives birth to twins and the two reconcile. Cast and crew of 'Salaam Namaste' The star cast of the Indian film 'Salaam Namaste' includes Saif Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Arshad Warsi, Tania Zaetta, Jugal Hansraj, Jaaved Jaffrey, and Abhishek Bachchan in a special role. The movie is directed by Siddharth Anand while it is produced by Aditya Chopra and Yash Chopra. The film is written by Siddharth Anand and Abbas Tyrewala. Music is given by Vishal-Shekhar while the choreography is by Ahmed Khan. Awards for 'Salaam Namaste' The movie has got many filmfare awards in the category of best actor in a comic role, best actor in a supporting role and also best actress. It has got other awards in different award giving ceremonies. The movie's heroin Priety Zinta received several nominations for her role in various film ceremonies, such as the Filmfare Awards, IIFA Awards, Star Screen Awards and Zee Cine Awards. |