Is Namastey London Hit or Flop?

By Anna Duncan

Namastey London is a 2007 romantic comedy-drama film directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah and starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif in lead roles. The movie revolves around the story of Jasmeet “Jazz” Malhotra, who is a British-Indian girl that falls in love with Arjun Singh, a Punjabi boy. The movie explores cultural differences and the struggle to balance them.

Box Office Collection

Namastey London was released on March 23, 2007, and received mixed reviews from critics. However, it turned out to be a commercial success at the box office.

According to Box Office India, the movie collected approximately Rs. 71 crores worldwide.

Critical Reception

The movie received mixed reviews from critics. While some appreciated the performances of the lead actors and the music of Himesh Reshammiya, others criticized the predictable storyline and lack of depth in character development.

However, over time Namastey London has gained a cult following and is now considered a classic romantic-comedy by many Bollywood fans.

Legacy

Namastey London inspired several remakes in different languages such as Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. The Tamil remake titled “Azhagiya Asura” was directed by Nagu with Yogi playing the male lead role while Charmy Kaur played Katrina’s role.

The music composed by Himesh Reshammiya also became popular among audiences and songs like “Main Jahaan Rahoon” still remain fan favorites.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Namastey London can be considered a hit at the box office despite receiving mixed reviews from critics. It’s an entertaining romantic-comedy that explores cultural differences while telling an engaging story of love between two people from different backgrounds. The movie’s legacy continues to live on with its remakes and popular music.