Single Salma Movie Review Single Salma is set in Lucknow and follows the life of Salma, a woman in her 30s who has spent her entire life supporting her family. She is educated, hardworking, independent, and responsible — yet everyone around her sees her only as “unmarried.” In 2025, when so much has changed, the pressure of marriage in small towns clearly hasn’t.
Directed by Nachiket Samant and written by Mudassar Aziz, Amina Khan, and Ravi Kumar, the film presents a slice-of-life story about a woman who is constantly reminded that being single is a “problem.” Her family depends on her but rarely asks what she wants. Her mother is completely focused on getting her married and even makes her swear on the Quran to agree to the proposal hunt. As the matchmaker bluntly says, “Iss umar mein ladka nahi, aadmi milega,” we understand the kind of choices Salma is being pushed toward.
Then enters Sikander (Shreyas Talpade) — loud, colorful, dramatic but genuinely kind. He knows Salma is far ahead of him, yet his honest heart slowly wins her trust. Just when everything seems to be settling, Salma gets an opportunity to go to London for work training. This journey becomes the turning point, as she begins to discover who she really is and what she really wants.
The story isn’t completely new. It reminds you of films like Queen, where travel brings self-realization. Single Salma keeps things simple, sometimes too simple. It becomes predictable at places and even slightly preachy, but it also delivers many warm moments that feel real and relatable. The small-town vibe, everyday conversations, and family emotions feel honest.
Huma Qureshi is the soul of the film. She beautifully portrays Salma’s inner conflict between responsibility and self-respect. Shreyas Talpade brings humor and innocence as Sikander. Sunny Singh appears as Meet, Salma’s London friend, though his character feels familiar. Navni Parihar and Nidhi Singh add freshness as strong supporting characters. The music by Sohail Sen is average and not very memorable.
Overall, Single Salma is a sweet, sincere film with its heart in the right place. It may not be very surprising or path-breaking, but it gently reminds us that a woman’s identity is more than her marital status. It is about choosing yourself, your dreams, and your peace — even when the world keeps asking just one question: “Shaadi kab karogi?”
