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Talaash

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Critic Rating

6.9

8 Reviews
8 Ratings
75%
in favor

Audience Rating

6.7
5 Reviews
40 Ratings

Movie Info

Director

Language

Hindi

Synopsis

Talaash: The Answer Lies Within is a 2012 Indian neo-noir mystery film directed by Reema Kagti and produced by Excel Entertainment and Aamir Khan Productions. The movie stars Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, and Rani Mukerji in lead roles and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vivan Bhatena, Shernaz Patel and Raj Kumar Yadav in supporting roles.Wikipedia

Talaash Reviews

7

Its shortcomings notwithstanding, it's a good example of an entertaining commercial film that didn't need to be lazy or senseless. Don't miss it; easily one of the better films this year.

Shubhra Gupta
Indian Express

5

'Talaash' starts out as a smart, well-written noir-ish thriller, and then slips between the tracks. Pity about the second half.

Raja Sen
Rediff

5

It's a somber, well-assembled film in contrast to the quick and flashy schlock that would have been doled out by the aforementioned merchants of middlebrow masala, and while the film's craft -- and the acting chops shared by its considerable cast -- can't at all be denied, it must also be said that ...  { more

Talaash is intelligently structured – it goes back and forth in time as the investigating officer struggles to piece together the mystery behind an unexplained fatal road mishap involving a male movie star whose speeding car veers off a sea-facing road and plunges into the water.

Meena Iyer
Times Of India

7

This film is a good attempt at revisiting suspense flicks that were a huge craze in the 50-60s.

7

For those patient through sit and allow the movie to take over, Talaash offers a lot with the mystery, Aamir and Rani’s performances, and enticing cinematography. But others might be put off by the unconventional story might not satisfy all.

Taran Adarsh
Bollywood Hungama

9

TALAASH is an outstanding film. A taut psychological thriller that keeps you guessing till the end, it leaves you spellbound, leaves you mesmerized, leaves you with an exclamation, 'Wow!'. An absolute must watch for all movie buffs. You just can't afford to miss this one!

Shomini Sen
Zee News

8

Watch it for the story. That is the actual hero of the film. The brilliant actors are just an icing on the cake.

Audience Reviews for Talaash

  • Ajay lawyer
    Ajay lawyer
    85 reviews
    Top Reviewer
    1

    i slept for one hour

    July 24, 17
  • Midhun Ben Thomas (Dilseben)
    Midhun Ben Thomas (Dilseben)
    160 reviews
    Top Reviewer
    7

    Ever since 2012 started one of the most awaited films was "Talaash", which wasn't surprising at all considering the quality of work Aamir Khan churns out every time he appears on the big screen. Almost three years have flown by since he last appeared in a commercial venture with "3 Idiots", which to date still holds the record of being the highest Bollywood grosser ever. As always the expectations are sky high & the intriguing promos has just increased it further. So can the film replicate the success of "3 Idiots"???

    "Talaash" unfolds with the death of young superstar, Armaan Kapoor (Vivan Bhatena) as he drives his car onto the pavement & plunges into the icy sea. Inspector Suraj Singh Shekhawat (Aamir Khan) gets entrusted with the investigation, but little did he realise that it ...
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    September 18, 16
  • Bubbly
    Bubbly
    41 reviews
    Top Reviewer
    7

    Well, well. No pretensions. No attractions. But a heart-touching story that is told as it is. It hits the bull’s eye and stays in the heart. For it is our story. If anyone deviates from it, there are consequences to bear in this life itself or in the hereafter. There is the reality and the unreal. There is seen and the unseen. And there is dead and the visibly alive. I had seen Madhumati (1958). I thought no other actor apart from Dilip Kumar have lived that role but the movie belonged to the ghost. I saw Talaash (2012). I know no other actor apart from Aamir Khan could have dared bring to life this role. Two stories run parallel. One is a happy ending and the other has been untimely and brutally snuffed out. It is seeking justice and a CLOSURE. God is not far-away to help achieve this en ...  { Read More

    August 13, 13
  • Neonika
    Neonika
    27 reviews
    Top Reviewer
    6

    I would've certainly given this movie a higher rating if I didn't feel cheated in the end! While I was waiting for the finale to surprise me, it disappointed by falling back on a supernatural scheme. I don't want to add any more spoilers, but let's just say breaking into a different genre in the last 10 minutes of the film gives the audience a very hard pill to swallow. I'd much rather accept a convoluted logic behind a mystery as long as it's a plausible one.
    The performances are all very good. Kareena is beautiful.

    August 03, 13
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