Maa Tujhhe Salaam

About the film

Maa Tujhhe Salaam (transl. Salute to you, mother) Is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language action film directed by Tinu Verma. The film stars Sunny Deol, Tabu and Arbaaz Khan. It was released on 25 January 2002. Box Office India called the film an above average grosser at the box office.

Plot

An Indian military officer, Major Pratap Singh, aborts a terrorist infiltration attempt of an enemy country single-handedly with the help of a few local civilians in an area that's located near the border of India.

Lala is a prominent landlord in Zhonabad, but behind the curtain, he is a Pakistani agent who helps infiltration of terrorists and ammunition through the passes in mountains known to him and his men only. In the winter season, the weather conditions become unfit for inhabitants of the area, who are forced to shift to other places from there. Lala takes advantage of this situation and carries out his activities, assisted by his unwitting henchman Albaksh.

Captain Sonia, a military intelligence officer, discovers Lala and Albaksh's anti-national activities and informs the military. The military authorities order Major Pratap to go to Zhonabad to keep an eye on Lala and Albaksh. In the meantime, Albaksh learns of Lala's activities. He opposes Lala but invites his wrath in turn. Lala frames and portrays Albaksh as a traitor and terrorist. The police arrest Albaksh.

Music and soundtrack

The music for the songs was composed by Sajid–Wajid and the songs were penned by Sameer, Tejpal Kaur and Vikki Nagar. The background score of the movie was provided by Monty.

Reception

Radhika Rajamani of The Hindu wrote, "The film salutes the motherland and its soldiers but at the cost of a slow-paced, non-gripping and expected narrative which does not infuse much enthusiasm or interest". Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com said, "Call it a sham, an action-packed masala potboiler, a revenge drama, a love story. Contrary to its title, Maa Tujhe Salaam is anything but a patriotic film". Sify said, "There are many aspects that should make it a success, especially the INDO-PAK theme and the hard-hitting dialogues that are sure to be remembered for years".

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