Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif's blockbuster hit 'Namastey London,' directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, was released 16 years ago on this day. Here are five reasons to re-watch the perfect entertainer.
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Hit duo's chemistry
Kumar and Kaif's on-screen chemistry in 'Namastey London' was a successful collaboration that also turned out to be their first box-office success.
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Kumar's epic speech
Kumar's powerful speech about India's greatness in the movie, with Kaif doing the translation, received applause and whistles from the audience.
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Rishi Kapoor's act
Rishi Kapoor's role as an NRIdad in the film is very relatable.He portrays a proud Indian who misses his motherland despite living in England for a long.
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Himesh Reshammiya's music
The film's album composed by Himesh Reshammiya was a hit as well, with the song 'Main Jahaan Rahoon' sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan being the most popular.
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Script's originality
'Namastey London' is a film based on the real-life story of Kumar's friend, about an Indian girl who is married off to a boy in Punjab but refuses to recognize her marriage upon returning to London.