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I wanna correct the comment poster before me. The movie Salma is not a remake of the Pakistani film Anjuman, but it is a remake of the 70's Pakistani film called Suraiyya Bhopali starring Rani. Anjuman has a totally different plot. Plus this movie has copied the song "Kaahe Bethe ho" from the Original Movie. Plus I haven't seen Salma completely but I have seen quite a few scenes and the original movie and I did find some resemblances. For instance the ending of the movie are both alike as such the song "Kaahe Betho Ho" as I mentioned earlier. But maybe I may be wrong so if anyone has a different opinion, I am willing to debate.

"Salma" is the second film featuring Pakistani singer and actress Salma Agha opposite Raj Babbar. It is a remake of a Pakistani classic from the 50s called "Anjumana". The story is a love triangle revolving around a singer from Lucknow (Salma) whose affections are sought by two best friends, played by Raj Babbar (Aslam) and Farooq Sheikh. Because she is a lowly singer, Salma is put upon by Aslam's family who desires him to marry the spoilt Mumtaz, and even attempt to poison Salma. There is much melodrama typical of 80s Bollywood. The film works well enough as a narrative, but its stand-out moments are the brilliantly sung and choreographed QAWAALIS, of which there are three: the introductory "Adab Apne Dil Ko Sikhaane Parega", the competitive "Kaahe Bethe Ho", and the suicidal finale "Zindagi Tere Dar Pe" which is hauntingly rendered by Salma. The film bombed at the b.o. (it had not the same sophistication or grip of Salma's debut, "Nikaah") but it gives an interesting look into the world of Aristocratic India. The performances are all good, especially by the leading players. It's a shame the film is so hard to find on DVD or even VHS as it should be seen by more than the few who remember it.

Salma review :

Released less than a month after BR Chopra's Tawaif (1985), Salma was another Muslim social drama featuring the super hit pair of Nikaah (1982) - Salma Agha and Raj Babbar - along with Farooq Shaikh in a tragic love triangle full of tribulation and sacrifice.

Salma was Ramanand Sagar's last film before he turned to TV with the ever popular Ramayan (1987). It didnt work wonders at the box office probably facing competition from Tawaif which had somewhat similar theme.

My only takeaway from the movie was the beautiful Salma Agha who charmed everyone in the lead role. The role suited her perfectly and can be considered the second best performance of her career coming close to Nikaah. Her fans just can't afford to miss this one!!

Regards, Sumeet Nadkarni.

This Film Salma 1985 Is All Time Blockbuster Super Hit Film At Box Office Collection And Acting ,Songs And Script Was Very Nice This Film Stars Cast Like, Raj Babbar,Salma Agha,Farooq Sheikh, Shoma Anand, Pradeep Kumar And Sujit Kumar Rating I Give 10 Stars This Film Thank You.