Single Salma out on OTT: Here's where you can stream Huma Qureshi's rom-com

Single Salma a rom-com starring Huma Qureshi, is now on Netflix. It follows a Lucknow engineer navigating tradition and independence across two cities, exploring female agency and modern identity.

Single Salma poster

The romantic comedy Single Salma has officially commenced streaming on Netflix as of December 26, 2025. Along with other high-profile releases, like the second volume of Stranger Things Season 5 the film had its OTT premiere on the platform as part of their year-end holiday content package after its theatrical release on October 31, 2025.

Single Salma plot

Single Salma is a film by Nachiket Samant that will chronicle the life of Salma Rizvi, an engineer from Lucknow who is 33 years old and played by Huma Qureshi. After putting her parents' financial security and the marriages of her younger sisters ahead of her own happiness, she is seen as the main earner for her family. Salma is the main breadwinner in her household, but she is still subject to the societal pressure to get married.

The story takes a turn when her parents set her up with the modest and heartfelt clothes store owner Sikander Khan (Shreyas Talpade). Despite Salma's admiration for Sikander's candour, her life is further complicated by her official two-month assignment in London. Meet Singh (Sunny Singh), an adventurous urban planner and DJ, who introduces her to a life of independence while she's on this tour. As Salma moves between these two worlds, we see her struggle with her own identity crisis and the pressure to conform to conventional values.

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Supporting ensemble

Kanwaljit Singh plays Nawab Sahab, Salma's father, in the supporting role, whereas Navni Parihar plays Salma's senior coworker, Mrs Shrivastav. Ratna, Salma's candid confidante, is played by Nidhi Singh. Lauren Gottlieb and Aasif Khan play important supporting parts.

Mudassar Aziz penned the lyrics and dialogue, while Amina Khan and Ravi Kumar wrote the screenplay. Sohail Sen and Jassi Sidhu composed the score.

Critics' feedback

The reviews for Single Salma were all over the map when the movie was playing in theatres. Both the film's attempt to normalise singlehood for women in their 30s and Qureshi's performance were hailed by critics. However, some critics deemed the film's 139 minutes excessively long, particularly the sections set in London.

Many others who couldn't make it to the theatres will be able to see the film on OTT. Single Salma stands out from similar films like Queen due to its examination of modern Muslim identity and its unique cultural setting in Lucknow, but it also shares themes of female agency and self-discovery in a small-town setting.

Single Salma FAQs:

Q: Who stars in the movie Single Salma?

A: Single Salma features Huma Qureshi in the titular role of Salma Rizvi. She is joined by Shreyas Talpade, who plays her Lucknow-based suitor Sikander Khan, and Sunny Singh, who portrays Meet Singh Sahni, her love interest from London. The supporting cast includes Kanwaljit Singh, Nidhi Singh, and Navni Parihar.

Q: Where can I watch Single Salma online?

A: As of December 26, 2025, Single Salma is available for streaming exclusively on Netflix.

Q: Who directed the film Single Salma?

A: The film was directed by Nachiket Samant, known for his previous works like Gachchi and Comedy Couple. The screenplay was written by Amina Khan and Ravi Kumar, with dialogues penned by Mudassar Aziz.

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