Namak Halaal

Namak Halaal is one of the funniest movies made practically because of Amitabh's comic timing The film is quite new but with some of the same separated-reunited theme along with vixens, grandfathers, lovers and villains

Amitabh plays a country bumpkin who is told by his Daddu (Om Prakash) to be faithful to the hand that feeds you Amitabh gets a job with Shashi Kapoor and falls in love with Smita Patel who also works with Shashi Kapoor Ranjeet and his dad try to kill Shashi but always fail because of Amitabh

This film is good for Amitabh's acting at his best If you get a chance watch it

Namak Halaal is an action comedy film, directed by Prakash Mehra. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Late Shashi Kapoor, Late Smita Patil, Late Parveen Babi, Waheeda Rehman, Late Om Prakash, Ranjeet and Late Satyen Kappu.

Arjun, a youngster, works at a hotel owned by Raja and serves him faithfully. However, when he learns about a plot to kill Raja, he decides to save him from harm at any cost.

This film is a perfect example of a masala film. The film has action, emotion, comedy, great music and a pinch of romance and is blended beautifully which is superbly backed by great acting by all the star cast. The film also gives a feeling of lost and found plot although this film can't be termed as a typical lost and found film.

The acting is superb and everyone were outstanding in their respective roles with a special mention for Amitabh Bachchan who carried the entire film on his shoulders and is beautifully backed by the stellar star cast. Shashi Kapoor impresses in the role of rich hotel owner, Smita Patil looked very pretty and was great in acting too, Parvin Bobby also impresses in her limited screen space. Satyen Kappu who played negative role was stunningly good and deserves a little more screen space along with Om Prakash. Ranjeet and Waheeda Rehman were also good.

Screenplay of the film is funny and hilarious and will keep you glued to the screen. The film is so funny that it will not even give you a chance to blink your eyes. The climax of the film gives a perfect closure to the film.

Music of the film is mind blowing and every song was a craze upon it's release and are still craze with "Pag Ghungroo Baandh", "Aaj Rapat Jayen" and "Jawaani Jaan-E-Man" my personal favorite.

A must watch family wholesome masala entertainer which will surely be enjoyed with all the masses of the society.

I've liked most of the comedies by the Shashi Kapoor- Amitabh Bachchan duo than the more serious films they did e.g. 'Deewar'. Another title that comes to mind right now is 'Do Aur Do Paanch'. 'Suhaag' too works as a semi-comedy.

'Namak Halaal' provides numerous laughter and entertainment. There is the loyal servant (Bachchan) who's protecting his employer, a hotel owner (Kapoor) because of the promise he made to his mother (Rehman) and he also falls in love with a fellow employee (Patil). There is a grandfather (Prakash) who wants his grandson to make it on his own. There's a siren (Babi) who's been hired to assassinate the hotel owner. Then there's the evil manager (Ranjeet) who wants to frame the mother and kill the owner in order to takeover the hotel.

Mehra puts it all together and gives us a thriller/ comedy. This gives Amitabh another chance to show his comedic abilities. The actor does reasonably well at most parts but he does tend to go over the top. Shashi Kapoor is quite adequate. Smita Patil is luminous and Parveen Babi is ravishing. Waheeda Rehman does well with her part as does Om Prakash.

The songs are a strong point. Though the first song is better to watch than listen to, the rest are both pleasant for the ears and filmed nicely. Parveen looks particularly stunning in 'Raat Baki' while Smita is sexy in the white sari rain song.

'Namak Halaal' is one film that can be enjoyed with the family. It does have its share of flaws as some of the comedy fails to be funny (mostly due to Amitabh's over the top acting).

Review By Kamal K

Comedy at its best. Last Superhit film of Shashi Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan. Good performances, good songs, good music by Bappi da. Prakash Mehra-Amitabh combo was alwayz a Blockbuster.

For anyone who may not know what a one-actor movie was like, this is the best example. This plot is ridiculous, and really makes no sense. It's full of cliched situations, hackneyed lines, melodrama, comedy... you name it!

But Amitabh Bachchan can make anything convincing, and this movie is by no means an exception. Everyone turns in a decent performance - Shashi Kapoor, Waheeda Rehman, Ranjit, Om Prakash, Smita Patil... But it is the Megastar who overshadows everyone with his towering presence. Without him, this movie would have been a non-starter... The story is about separation / mistaken identities / misunderstandings / love / hate / loyalty / good vs evil - everything, really! Amitabh's is a brilliant performance on all counts, in an otherwise silly film! And did I mention that it is ridiculously funny?