Salaam Bombay 1988 Bluray 720p Hindi Aac X264 E Extra - Quality
A helpful feature of the Salaam Bombay! (1988) home media releases is the extensive archival and newly produced bonus content that provides context on its production using real street children.
1. The Criterion Channel / Janus Films
As of 2024, Salaam Bombay! is occasionally streamed on the Criterion Channel in a restored 1080p transfer (sourced from a new HD master). This is your best bet for true “extra quality” – proper color correction, original aspect ratio, and uncompressed audio. A helpful feature of the Salaam Bombay
Troubleshooting:
- High bitrate video (15-30 Mbps)
- Lossless audio (DTS-HD MA or LPCM)
- Proper color grading
2. “720p”
720p (1280×720 pixels) is a high-definition resolution. For a film shot on 16mm or 35mm (much of Salaam Bombay! was 16mm), 720p preserves fine grain and detail. Lower resolutions (480p) lose texture in dark alleys and rain-soaked streets—critical elements of the film’s visual language. High bitrate video (15-30 Mbps) Lossless audio (DTS-HD
Released in 1988, the film achieved what few Indian films had: it won the Caméra d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. Unlike the polished Bollywood productions of its era, Nair used real street children to portray the harrowing lives of the city's "discarded" youth. original aspect ratio
