NAMASTE WAHALA: Nollywood Bollywood movie set for official Netflix release.
âNamaste Wahalaâ- The first Nollywood and Bollywood movie collaboration has been announced for official release on Netflix. It will be released on Valentineâs day- February 14, 2021 considering that is a romantic movie.
âNamasteâ is a non-contact Hindi form of greeting which means âI bow to youâ. âWahalaâ is a Nigerian word which means âTroubleâ. Now, put together, it literally means âI bow to you troubleâ
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This might make sense considering that âNamaste Wahalaâ is a movie which focuses on the romantic relationship between two characters. One played by Nigerian actress Inidima Okojie and the other by Indian actor Ruslaan Mumtaz. It then becomes very hard for the parents of both individuals to accept the relationship, and possibly marriage. Veteran actor and former minister Mofe Damijo stars as the Inidimaâs father while Joke Silva stars as her mother.
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The movie is directed by Indian Filmmaker Namisha Dayani Ahuja.
Source- Instagram(Mofe Damijo)
Originally, the movie was set for theatrical release in April 2020. But had to be moved to October 2020. However, when it was obvious that the second wave of Covid-19 couldnât allow it. It was set for official Netflix release
According to Netflix, âNamaste Wahalaâ is filled humorous and heart-wrenching hiccups. It also stars Osas Ighodaro, Segal Sujata, Ibrahim Suleiman, Adaora Lumina, Tience Pay, K10 and others.
The tracks for the movie were produced by Indian producer DJ Suketu and Nigerian record producer MI Abaga.
We canât wait for âNamaste Wahalaâ Catch it on Netflix on February 14! Watch the trailer below:
Time to get some popcorn ready. As the val couples start to oppress we God whenners, we will also be oppressing them with Namaste wahala.
Wow, you so ready girl