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| screenplay = {{ubl|Reema Kagti|[[Zoya Akhtar]]}}
| screenplay = {{ubl|Reema Kagti|[[Zoya Akhtar]]}}
| story = {{ubl|Reema Kagti|Zoya Akhtar}}
| story = {{ubl|Reema Kagti|Zoya Akhtar}}
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| starring = {{ubl|[[Aamir Khan]]|[[Kareena Kapoor]]|[[Rani Mukerji]]|[[Rajkummar Rao]]|[[Nawazuddin Siddiqui]]}}
| starring = [[Aamir Khan]]<br/>[[Kareena Kapoor]]<br/>[[Rani Mukerji]]<br/>[[Nawazuddin Siddiqui]]<br/>[[Rajkummar Rao]]<br/>[[Shernaz Patel]]
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| music = [[Ram Sampath]]
| music = [[Ram Sampath]]
| cinematography = [[K. U. Mohanan]]
| cinematography = [[K. U. Mohanan]]
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| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR}}174.21 crore<ref name="BOI Talaash gross" />
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR}}174.21 crore<ref name="BOI Talaash gross" />
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'''''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within''''' ({{translation|Search}}) is a 2012 Indian [[psychological thriller|psychological]] [[crime thriller film]] co-written and directed by [[Reema Kagti]]. It is produced by [[Excel Entertainment]] and [[Aamir Khan Productions]].<ref name="BBFC"/> The movie stars [[Aamir Khan]], [[Rani Mukerji]] and [[Kareena Kapoor]] in lead roles and [[Nawazuddin Siddiqui]], [[Vivan Bhatena]], [[Rajkummar Rao]], [[Shernaz Patel]] and [[Sheeba Chaddha]] in supporting roles.<ref name="Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012)">{{cite news|title=Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012)|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/545485|work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=30 November 2012|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref> The [[film score]] and soundtrack of the film were composed by [[Ram Sampath]], with lyrics written by [[Javed Akhtar]].<ref name="India Today 2012">{{cite web | title=Electronic flavour rules 'Talaash' soundtrack : Bollywood, News | website=India Today | date=2012-11-05 | url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/talaash-music-review/1/227768.html | accessdate=2015-11-27}}</ref> Principal photography of the film took place during March–November 2011, primarily in [[Mumbai]], [[Pondicherry]] and London.<ref name="Filming">{{cite web|url=http://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainmenttags/aamir-khan/aamir-rani-snapped-sets-reema-kagtis-movie|title=Aamir & Rani snapped on the sets of Reema Kagti's movie|date=10 March 2011|work=Pinkvilla|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref> The movie received a [[Central Board of Film Certification#Current certificates|UA certificate]] from the [[Censorship in India|Censor Board of India]].<ref name="U/A">{{cite news|title=Talaash gets U/A certificate|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1601496/Talaash-gets-U/A-certified-run-time-2.14-hours|author=Joginder Tuteja|work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=21 November 2012|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref> The film released on 30 November 2012.<ref name="Release">{{cite web|title=Talaash: The Answer Lies Within: Release Date|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2012/aamir-khan-talaash-release-date-confirmed-097441.html|publisher=[[Oneindia.in|One India Entertainment]]|date=16 July 2012|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref> ''Talaash'' had worldwide earnings of over {{INRConvert|174|c}}, becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2012.<ref name="BOI Talaash gross">{{cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5301&nCat=|title=Top Ten Worldwide Grossers 2012|accessdate=21 January 2013|date=17 January 2013|website=Box Office India|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602044123/http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5301&nCat=|archivedate=2 June 2013}}</ref>
'''''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within''''' ({{translation|''Search''}}) is a 2012 Indian [[psychological thriller|psychological]] [[crime thriller film]] co-written and directed by [[Reema Kagti]]. It is produced by [[Excel Entertainment]] and [[Aamir Khan Productions]].<ref name="BBFC"/> The film stars [[Aamir Khan]], [[Kareena Kapoor]] and [[Rani Mukerji]] in lead roles and [[Nawazuddin Siddiqui]], [[Rajkummar Rao]] and [[Shernaz Patel]] in supporting roles.<ref name="Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012)">{{cite news|title=Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012)|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/cast/id/545485|work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=30 November 2012|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref> The [[film score]] and soundtrack of the film were composed by [[Ram Sampath]], with lyrics written by [[Javed Akhtar]].<ref name="India Today 2012">{{cite web | title=Electronic flavour rules 'Talaash' soundtrack : Bollywood, News | website=India Today | date=2012-11-05 | url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/talaash-music-review/1/227768.html | accessdate=2015-11-27}}</ref> Principal photography of the film took place during March–November 2011, primarily in [[Mumbai]], [[Pondicherry]] and [[London]].<ref name="Filming">{{cite web|url=http://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainmenttags/aamir-khan/aamir-rani-snapped-sets-reema-kagtis-movie|title=Aamir & Rani snapped on the sets of Reema Kagti's movie|date=10 March 2011|work=Pinkvilla|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref> The film received a [[Central Board of Film Certification#Current certificates|U/A certificate]] from the [[Censorship in India|Censor Board of India]].<ref name="U/A">{{cite news|title=Talaash gets U/A certificate|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1601496/Talaash-gets-U/A-certified-run-time-2.14-hours|author=Joginder Tuteja|work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=21 November 2012|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref> The film released on 30 November 2012.<ref name="Release">{{cite web|title=Talaash: The Answer Lies Within: Release Date|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2012/aamir-khan-talaash-release-date-confirmed-097441.html|publisher=[[Oneindia.in|One India Entertainment]]|date=16 July 2012|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref> ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' had worldwide earnings of over {{INRConvert|174|c}}, becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2012.<ref name="BOI Talaash gross">{{cite web|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5301&nCat=|title=Top Ten Worldwide Grossers 2012|accessdate=21 January 2013|date=17 January 2013|website=Box Office India|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602044123/http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5301&nCat=|archivedate=2 June 2013}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
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As he drives Sanjay to the police station, they approach the same road where Armaan had his car accident. Both men see Rosie standing ahead. In a re-enactment of Armaan's accident, they swerve the car to avoid a collision with her and it falls into the sea. With Sanjay already dead, Surjan struggles to get out of the car. Rosie saves him. Surjan's superior advises him against reporting the incredible story and Surjan writes in the official report that Armaan's death was an accident. He returns to the riverside place where he used to meet Rosie and uncovers her remains where Shashi had hidden her body. Remembering that he had been told that "the dead come to those who are troubled," he gives her a proper funeral.
As he drives Sanjay to the police station, they approach the same road where Armaan had his car accident. Both men see Rosie standing ahead. In a re-enactment of Armaan's accident, they swerve the car to avoid a collision with her and it falls into the sea. With Sanjay already dead, Surjan struggles to get out of the car. Rosie saves him. Surjan's superior advises him against reporting the incredible story and Surjan writes in the official report that Armaan's death was an accident. He returns to the riverside place where he used to meet Rosie and uncovers her remains where Shashi had hidden her body. Remembering that he had been told that "the dead come to those who are troubled," he gives her a proper funeral.


Now more accepting of the supernatural, Surjan finds a letter from Karan, penned by the medium. Through the letter, Karan tells Surjan not to blame himself for his death and that he wants both his parents to be happy. Surjan cries and reconciles with his wife. In a post-credits scene, two workers are seen putting a caution signboard on the same accident spot.
Now more accepting of the supernatural, Surjan finds a letter from Karan, penned by the medium. Through the letter, Karan tells Surjan not to blame himself for his death and that he wants both his parents to be happy. Surjan cries and reconciles with his wife. In a post-credits scene, two workers are seen putting a caution sign-board on the same accident spot.


==Cast==
==Cast==
* [[Aamir Khan]] as Inspector Surjan Singh Shekhawat (Suri)
* [[Aamir Khan]] as Inspector Surjan 'Suri' Singh Shekhawat
* [[Kareena Kapoor]] as Rosie/Simran
* [[Kareena Kapoor]] as Rosie / Simran
* [[Rani Mukherjee]] as Roshni Shekhawat
* [[Rani Mukerji]] as Roshni Shekhawat
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* Jineet Rath as Karan Shekhawat, Surjan's son (dead)
* [[Nawazuddin Siddiqui]] as Tehmur
* [[Nawazuddin Siddiqui]] as Tehmur
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* [[Suhaas Ahuja]] as Sanjay Kejriwal (credited as Suhas Ahuja)
* [[Rajkummar Rao]] as Devrath Kulkarni
* [[Rajkummar Rao]] as Devrath Kulkarni
* [[Shernaz Patel]] as Frenny
* [[Shernaz Patel]] as Frenny
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* [[Vandita Shrivastava]] as News Correspondent
* [[Sheeba Chaddha]] as Nirmala
* [[Sheeba Chaddha]] as Nirmala
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* Jineet Rath as Karan Shekhawat, Surjan's son (dead)
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* [[Suhaas Ahuja]] as Sanjay Kejriwal (credited as Suhas Ahuja)
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* [[Vandita Shrivastava]] as News Correspondent
* [[Vivan Bhatena]] as Armaan Kapoor
* [[Vivan Bhatena]] as Armaan Kapoor
* [[Pariva Pranati]] as Soniya Armaan Kapoor
* [[Pariva Pranati]] as Soniya Armaan Kapoor
* [[Aditi Vasudev]] as Mallika
* [[Aditi Vasudev]] as Mallika
* [[Vikas Shrivastav]] as Babu Tipnis
* Vikas Shrivastav as Babu Tipnis
* [[Subrat Dutta]] as Shashi
* [[Subrat Dutta]] as Shashi
* [[Gulfam Khan]] as Madam X
* [[Gulfam Khan]] as Madam X
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==Production==
==Production==
===Development===
===Development===
Following the release of her first film, ''[[Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.]]'' (2007), Kagti was approached and offered to direct many films by several production houses. However, unable to find any films that interested her, she began working on a new script with her friend [[Zoya Akhtar]] in early 2010. Speaking about it, she said, "Zoya and I thought of the story and co-wrote it. We do a lot of writing together. We are also best friends so it is fun and there is a huge comfort factor." Initially, [[Saif Ali Khan]], [[Salman Khan]] and [[Shah Rukh Khan|Shahrukh Khan]] were reportedly approached to play the male lead but opted out due to differing reasons.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Saif-was-offered-Talaash-reveals-Kareena/Article1-965560.aspx|title=Saif was offered Talaash, reveals Kareena|author=Dibyojyoti Baksi, Hindustan Times|date=28 November 2012|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|accessdate=29 November 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121129185047/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Saif-was-offered-Talaash-reveals-Kareena/Article1-965560.aspx|archivedate=29 November 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Sinha|first=Seema|title=Karan and Farhan don't want to work with me: Salman|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-20/news-interviews/36445188_1_salman-khan-ek-tha-tiger-kabir-khan|work=The Times of India|accessdate=20 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Singh|first=Prashant|title=Didn't know Shah Rukh was offered Talaash: Aamir Khan|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Didn-t-know-Shah-Rukh-was-offered-Talaash-Aamir-Khan/Article1-947560.aspx|accessdate=15 June 2013|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=20 October 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130105110952/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Didn-t-know-Shah-Rukh-was-offered-Talaash-Aamir-Khan/Article1-947560.aspx|archivedate=5 January 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Upon finalising the story, she approached [[Aamir Khan]] with the script in November 2010 and he agreed to produce and star in it.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1257229/|title=Aamir's Khan's next is suspense drama directed by Reema Kagti|author=BollywoodHungamaNewsNetwork|date=1 November 2010|work=Bollywood Hungama|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref> Since the start of [[pre-production]], the project has faced several speculations regarding its title.<ref name=HT1>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/It-s-official-Aamir-Khan-s-next-titled-Talaash/Article1-767172.aspx|title=It is official: Aamir Khan's next titled Talaash: The Answer Lies Within|author=Dubey, Rachana|date=10 November 2011|work=Hindustan Times|accessdate=11 November 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111111043159/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/It-s-official-Aamir-Khan-s-next-titled-Talaash/Article1-767172.aspx|archivedate=11 November 2011|df=dmy-all}}</ref> In November 2011, Khan confirmed that the film was titled ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within''.<ref name=HT1/>
Following the release of her first film, ''[[Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.]]'' (2007), Kagti was approached and offered to direct many films by several production houses. However, unable to find any films that interested her, she began working on a new script with her friend [[Zoya Akhtar]] in early 2010. Speaking about it, she said, "Zoya and I thought of the story and co-wrote it. We do a lot of writing together. We are also best-friends so it is fun and there is a huge comfort factor." Initially, [[Shah Rukh Khan|Shahrukh Khan]], [[Saif Ali Khan]] and [[Salman Khan]] were reportedly approached to play the male lead but opted out due to differing reasons.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Saif-was-offered-Talaash-reveals-Kareena/Article1-965560.aspx|title=Saif was offered Talaash, reveals Kareena|author=Dibyojyoti Baksi, Hindustan Times|date=28 November 2012|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|accessdate=29 November 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121129185047/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Saif-was-offered-Talaash-reveals-Kareena/Article1-965560.aspx|archivedate=29 November 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Sinha|first=Seema|title=Karan and Farhan don't want to work with me: Salman|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-20/news-interviews/36445188_1_salman-khan-ek-tha-tiger-kabir-khan|work=The Times of India|accessdate=20 January 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Singh|first=Prashant|title=Didn't know Shah Rukh was offered Talaash: Aamir Khan|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Didn-t-know-Shah-Rukh-was-offered-Talaash-Aamir-Khan/Article1-947560.aspx|accessdate=15 June 2013|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=20 October 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130105110952/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Didn-t-know-Shah-Rukh-was-offered-Talaash-Aamir-Khan/Article1-947560.aspx|archivedate=5 January 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Upon finalising the story, she approached [[Aamir Khan]] with the script in November 2010 and he agreed to produce and star in it.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1257229/|title=Aamir's Khan's next is suspense drama directed by Reema Kagti|author=BollywoodHungamaNewsNetwork|date=1 November 2010|work=Bollywood Hungama|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref> Since the start of [[pre-production]], the project has faced several speculations regarding its title.<ref name=HT1>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/It-s-official-Aamir-Khan-s-next-titled-Talaash/Article1-767172.aspx|title=It is official: Aamir Khan's next titled Talaash: The Answer Lies Within|author=Dubey, Rachana|date=10 November 2011|work=Hindustan Times|accessdate=11 November 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111111043159/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/It-s-official-Aamir-Khan-s-next-titled-Talaash/Article1-767172.aspx|archivedate=11 November 2011|df=dmy-all}}</ref> In November 2011, Khan confirmed that the film was titled ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within''.<ref name=HT1/>


In an interview with ''[[The Indian Express]]'', Kagti revealed that a few months before casting Khan in the film, she had approached him with another project.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1257259/|title=The real story behind Aamir's first ever suspense drama|author=Tuteja, Joginder|date=15 November 2010|work=Bollywood Hungama|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref> Later, [[Rani Mukerji]] and [[Kareena Kapoor]] were signed on to star opposite Khan.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1258027/|title=Rani Mukherjee and Kareena Kapoor to star opposite Aamir in Reema Kagti's film|author=BollywoodHungamaNewsNetwork|date=23 November 2010|work=Bollywood Hungama|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref> Prior to the start of [[principal photography]], the actors attended [[acting workshop]]s and signed a [[non-disclosure agreement]].<ref name=Nightvigil>{{cite news|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2011/apr/110411-Aamir-Khan-Kareena-Kapoor-Leopold-Cafe-Colaba-Reema-Kagti.htm|title=Night vigil for Aamir|author=The Hitlist Team|date=11 April 2011|work=[[MiD DAY]]|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref> To prepare for a key scene in the film, Khan and Mukerji took swimming lessons.<ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/aamir-khan-learns-swimming-for-talaash/1/234824.html Aamir Khan learns swimming for Talaash : Bollywood, News – India Today<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
In an interview with ''[[The Indian Express]]'', Kagti revealed that a few months before casting Khan in the film, she had approached him with another project.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1257259/|title=The real story behind Aamir's first ever suspense drama|author=Tuteja, Joginder|date=15 November 2010|work=Bollywood Hungama|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref> Later, [[Kareena Kapoor]] and [[Rani Mukerji]] were signed on to star opposite Khan.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1258027/|title=Rani Mukherjee and Kareena Kapoor to star opposite Aamir in Reema Kagti's film|author=BollywoodHungamaNewsNetwork|date=23 November 2010|work=Bollywood Hungama|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref> Prior to the start of [[principal photography]], the actors attended [[acting workshop]]s and signed a [[non-disclosure agreement]].<ref name=Nightvigil>{{cite news|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2011/apr/110411-Aamir-Khan-Kareena-Kapoor-Leopold-Cafe-Colaba-Reema-Kagti.htm|title=Night vigil for Aamir|author=The Hitlist Team|date=11 April 2011|work=[[MiD DAY]]|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref> To prepare for a key scene in the film, Khan and Mukerji took swimming lessons.<ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/aamir-khan-learns-swimming-for-talaash/1/234824.html Aamir Khan learns swimming for Talaash : Bollywood, News – India Today<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


===Filming===
===Filming===
The principal photography for the film started in March 2011 with Khan and Mukerji in [[Mumbai]].<ref name="Filming"/> For a scene involving Khan and Kapoor, it was reported that both the actors would shoot in a [[red-light district]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1327595/|title=Reema Kagti clarifies that she won't shoot with stars in red light area for her next|author=Jha, Subhash K|date=24 March 2011|work=Bollywood Hungama|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref> However, Kagti dismissed it and explained that it wouldn't be safe to do so. The scene was later shot at the [[Leopold Cafe]] on [[Colaba Causeway]].<ref name="Nightvigil"/> The film's second phase continued with the entire cast in [[Pondicherry]] and was completed by the end of August.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/ten-days-of-shoot-left-for-reema-kagtis-film/817016/|title=Ten days of shoot left for Reema Kagti's film|author=Screen Correspondent|date=15 July 2011|work=[[The Indian Express]]|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref> The final phase was expected to commence the following month in [[Khopoli]] with an underwater shot.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2011/aug/260811-Reema-Kagti-Aamir-Kareena-water-woes.htm|title=Aamir, Kareena's water woes!|author=Singh, Mauli|date=26 August 2011|work=MiD DAY|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref>
The principal photography for the film started in March 2011 with Khan and Mukerji in [[Mumbai]].<ref name="Filming"/> For a scene involving Khan and Kapoor, it was reported that both the actors would shoot in a [[red-light district]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/news/type/view/id/1327595/|title=Reema Kagti clarifies that she won't shoot with stars in red light area for her next|author=Jha, Subhash K|date=24 March 2011|work=Bollywood Hungama|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref> However, Kagti dismissed it and explained that it wouldn't be safe to do so. The scene was later shot at the [[Leopold Cafe]] on [[Colaba Causeway]].<ref name="Nightvigil"/> The film's second phase continued with the entire cast in [[Pondicherry]] and was completed by the end of August.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/ten-days-of-shoot-left-for-reema-kagtis-film/817016/|title=Ten days of shoot left for Reema Kagti's film|author=Screen Correspondent|date=15 July 2011|work=[[The Indian Express]]|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref> The final phase was expected to commence the following month in [[Khopoli]] with an underwater shot.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2011/aug/260811-Reema-Kagti-Aamir-Kareena-water-woes.htm|title=Aamir, Kareena's water woes!|author=Singh, Mauli|date=26 August 2011|work=MiD DAY|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref>


Aamir, who never knew how to swim went under rigorous training for this underwater sequence. He was trained for three months under a specialist trainer and went well prepared for the shoot. Due to visibility problems, it was cancelled and later filmed at an undisclosed water studio in London.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-05/news-interviews/30360021_1_kareena-kapoor-aamir-bebo|title=London blues for Kareena Kapoor|author=Times News Network|date=5 November 2011|work=The Times of India|accessdate=28 November 2011|author-link=Times News Network}}</ref> The filming was completed by November 2011 after some of the remaining shots were executed at the [[Bandstand Promenade]].<ref>{{cite video|date=14 November 2011|title=Aamir Khan Wraps Up Reema Kagti's Talaash – Exclusive News|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9IGA8vjlOU|publisher=YouTube|location=Mumbai, India|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref>
Khan, who never knew how to swim went under rigorous training for this underwater sequence. He was trained for 3 months under a specialist trainer and went well prepared for the shoot. Due to visibility problems, it was cancelled and later filmed at an undisclosed water studio in London.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-11-05/news-interviews/30360021_1_kareena-kapoor-aamir-bebo|title=London blues for Kareena Kapoor|author=Times News Network|date=5 November 2011|work=The Times of India|accessdate=28 November 2011|author-link=Times News Network}}</ref> The filming was completed by November 2011 after some of the remaining shots were executed at the [[Bandstand Promenade]].<ref>{{cite video|date=14 November 2011|title=Aamir Khan Wraps Up Reema Kagti's Talaash – Exclusive News|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9IGA8vjlOU|publisher=YouTube|location=Mumbai, India|accessdate=28 November 2011}}</ref>


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
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The soundtrack is composed by [[Ram Sampath]], and [[Javed Akhtar]] penned the lyrics for all the songs. The music was launched on 19 October 2012 by [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]. The album features vocals by Ram Sampath, [[Vishal Dadlani]], [[Suman Sridhar]], [[Sona Mohapatra]], Ravindra Upadhyay and Rupesh. The song "Jee Le Zaara" has a [[remix]] version.{{Track listing
The soundtrack is composed by [[Ram Sampath]] and [[Javed Akhtar]] penned the lyrics for all the songs. The music was launched on 19 October 2012 by [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]. The album features vocals by Ram Sampath, [[Vishal Dadlani]], [[Suman Sridhar]], [[Sona Mohapatra]], Ravindra Upadhyay and Rupesh. The song "Jee Le Zara" has a [[remix]] version.{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| headline = Track listing
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| extra_column = Singer(s)
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| extra1 = [[Suman Sridhar]]
| extra1 = [[Suman Sridhar]]
| length1 = 3:20
| length1 = 3:20
| title2 = Jee Le Zaraa
| title2 = Jee Le Zara
| extra2 = [[Vishal Dadlani]]
| extra2 = [[Vishal Dadlani]]
| length2 = 3:37
| length2 = 3:37
| title3 = Jiya Lage Na
| title3 = Jiya Laage Na
| extra3 = [[Sona Mohapatra]], Ravindra Upadhyay
| extra3 = [[Sona Mohapatra]], Ravindra Upadhyay
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| extra4 = [[Ram Sampath]]
| extra4 = [[Ram Sampath]]
| length4 = 6:04
| length4 = 6:04
| title6 = Jee Le Zaraa
| title6 = Jee Le Zara
| note6 = Remix
| note6 = Remix
| extra6 = Vishal Dadlani
| extra6 = Vishal Dadlani
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===Reception===
===Reception===
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The album met with highly positive reviews. ''Indiaglitz'' quoted, "Once again, Ram Sampath has an unmatched compilation of tracks here. Along with Javed Akhtar's fantastic lyrics they have created a masterpiece here."<ref>{{cite web|author=Shama Bhagat|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/musicreview/14806.html|title=Talaash: The Answer Lies Within – Music Review |publisher=Indiaglitz}}</ref> ''Bollyspice'' reviewed the album stating, "The soundtrack to ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' is like a box of chocolates: it contains a little 'good' and a little 'not-so-good' in it. Yet it is still an album that is worth listening!". ''Rediff'' reviewed, "Except a steady undercurrent of anxiety, the soundtrack of ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' doesn't have a fixed theme or ambiance. Every song belongs to a unique genre and fosters the enigma of Kagti's suspense drama. And that's what makes Sampath's efforts truly appreciable."<ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Talaash music is assorted, enigmatic! |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-talaash-music-is-assorted-enigmatic/20121027.htm |publisher=Rediff}}</ref> ''Planet Bollywood'' said, "A film made by Aamir Khan Productions doesn’t need an item song or song for the masses to make it successful. Instead, the music is made solely for the film in mind. If the listener can appreciate it before the release of the film then that is a bonus but that’s not essential." ''Sify'' quoted, "Overall, the soundtrack is not out-of-the-box, but the overdose of electronic music doesn't bother either. Thus, it's an album which may not top the charts, but some songs could definitely make their way into many people's personal playlists."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/electronic-flavour-rules-talaash-soundtrack-news-bollywood-mk5qO9eggjc.html|title=Electronic flavour rules Talaash soundtrack|publisher=Sify}}</ref> ''Gomolo'' stated, "Ram Sampath is continuously giving very fresh and stunning music for Khan. The album is full of fresh, scrumptious and susceptible tracks."<ref>{{cite web|author=Sumit Sharma|url=http://www.gomolo.com/talash-movie-music-review/41877/249094|title=Music Review Of "Talaash: The Answer Lies Within" By Sumit Sharma.|publisher=gomolo.com}}</ref> ''Musicperk'' summarised the album as "Well, the answer lies within!", the tagline of the film itself.
The album met with extremely positive reviews.
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''Indiaglitz'' quoted, "Once again Ram Sampath has an unmatched compilation of tracks here. Along with Javed Akhtar's fantastic lyrics they have created a masterpiece here."<ref>{{cite web|author=Shama Bhagat|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/musicreview/14806.html|title=Talaash: The Answer Lies Within – Music Review |publisher=Indiaglitz}}</ref> ''Bollyspice'' reviewed the album stating, "The soundtrack to Talaash is like a box of chocolates: it contains a little 'good' and a little 'not so good' in it. Yet it is still an album that is worth listening!". ''Rediff'' reviewed, "Except a steady undercurrent of anxiety, the soundtrack of Talaash doesn't have a fixed theme or ambiance. Every song belongs to a unique genre and fosters the enigma of Kagti's suspense drama. And that's what makes Sampath's efforts truly appreciable."<ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Talaash music is assorted, enigmatic! |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-talaash-music-is-assorted-enigmatic/20121027.htm |publisher=Rediff}}</ref> ''Planet Bollywood'' said, "A film made by Aamir Khan Productions doesn’t need an item song or song for the masses to make it successful. Instead the music is made solely for the film in mind. If the listener can appreciate it before the release of the film then that is a bonus but that’s not essential." ''Sify'' quoted, "Overall, the soundtrack is not out-of-the-box, but the overdose of electronic music doesn't bother either. Thus, it's an album which may not top the charts, but some songs could definitely make their way into many people's personal playlists."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/electronic-flavour-rules-talaash-soundtrack-news-bollywood-mk5qO9eggjc.html|title=Electronic flavour rules Talaash soundtrack|publisher=Sify}}</ref> ''Gomolo'' stated, "Ram Sampath is continuously giving very fresh and stunning music for Aamir. The album is full of fresh, scrumptious and susceptible tracks."<ref>{{cite web|author=Sumit Sharma|url=http://www.gomolo.com/talash-movie-music-review/41877/249094|title=Music Review Of "Talaash: The Answer Lies Within" By Sumit Sharma.|publisher=gomolo.com}}</ref> At ''Musicperk'' the album was summarised as, "Well, the answer lies within!", the tagline of the film itself.


==Marketing==
==Marketing==
''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' tied up with [[Windows 8]] for its marketing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/aamir-khan-back-with-his-brand-new-promotional-strategy/|title=Aamir Khan back with his brand new promotional strategy |publisher=Koimoi.com |accessdate=26 November 2012}}</ref> Aamir Khan promoted the film on the crime detective series [[C.I.D. (Indian TV series)|C.I.D.]]. The episodes were aired on 23 and 24 November 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-23/tv/35301466_1_cid-team-acp-pradyuman-serial-killer |title=Aamir Khan helps the CID team to solve a case |work=The Times of India |accessdate=26 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/talaash-aamir-khan-to-join-hands-with-cid-and-more/306009-8-66.html |title=Talaash: Aamir Khan to join hands with 'C.I.D.' and more- Bollywood- IBNLive |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |date=17 November 2012 |accessdate=26 November 2012}}</ref> Aamir Khan visited Lucknow to promote Talaash: The Answer Lies Within.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-23/news-interviews/35302325_1_aamir-khan-lucknow-today-visit |title=Talaash: Aamir Khan to visit Lucknow |work=The Times of India |accessdate=26 November 2012}}</ref> Aamir Khan also appeared in a TV special show 'Nayi Soch Ki Talaash Aamir Ke Saath' to promote Talaash.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/7919.html |title=Talaash: Aamir Khan returns to small screen: Movies News Photos-IBNLive |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |accessdate=26 November 2012}}</ref> Aamir Khan also visited Jalandhar for promotion purposes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/aamir-khan-promotes-crime-thriller-talaash-in-jalandhar_123334.htm |title=Aamir Khan promotes crime thriller 'Talaash' in Jalandhar |publisher=Zeenews.india.com |accessdate=26 November 2012}}</ref> The premiere of the movie 'Talaash' was held at PVR Cinema in Mumbai on 29 November 2012.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/movies/premiere/talaash/articleshow/17424262.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Aamir Khan and Rani Mukherjee during the premiere of the movie 'Talaash', held at PVR Cinema in Mumbai on November 29, 2012}}</ref>
''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' tied up with [[Windows 8]] for its marketing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/aamir-khan-back-with-his-brand-new-promotional-strategy/|title=Aamir Khan back with his brand new promotional strategy |publisher=Koimoi.com |accessdate=26 November 2012}}</ref> Aamir Khan promoted the film on the crime detective series [[C.I.D. (Indian TV series)|C.I.D.]]. The episodes were aired on 23 and 24 November 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-23/tv/35301466_1_cid-team-acp-pradyuman-serial-killer |title=Aamir Khan helps the CID team to solve a case |work=The Times of India |accessdate=26 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/talaash-aamir-khan-to-join-hands-with-cid-and-more/306009-8-66.html |title=Talaash: Aamir Khan to join hands with 'C.I.D.' and more- Bollywood- IBNLive |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |date=17 November 2012 |accessdate=26 November 2012}}</ref> Aamir Khan visited Lucknow to promote ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-23/news-interviews/35302325_1_aamir-khan-lucknow-today-visit |title=Talaash: Aamir Khan to visit Lucknow |work=The Times of India |accessdate=26 November 2012}}</ref> Aamir Khan also appeared in a TV special show 'Nayi Soch Ki Talaash, Aamir Ke Saath' to promote ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/photogallery/7919.html |title=Talaash: Aamir Khan returns to small screen: Movies News Photos-IBNLive |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |accessdate=26 November 2012}}</ref> Aamir Khan also visited [[Jalandhar]] for promotion purposes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/aamir-khan-promotes-crime-thriller-talaash-in-jalandhar_123334.htm |title=Aamir Khan promotes crime thriller 'Talaash' in Jalandhar |publisher=Zeenews.india.com |accessdate=26 November 2012}}</ref> The premiere of the film was held at PVR Cinema in Mumbai on 29 November 2012.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/movies/premiere/talaash/articleshow/17424262.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Aamir Khan and Rani Mukherjee during the premiere of the movie 'Talaash', held at PVR Cinema in Mumbai on November 29, 2012}}</ref>


==Release==
==Release==
[[File:Aamir Khan at audio release of Talaash.jpg|thumb|180px|Aamir Khan at audio release of ''Talaash''.]]
[[File:Aamir Khan at audio release of Talaash.jpg|thumb|180px|Aamir Khan at audio release of ''Talaash''.]]
Originally scheduled to release in October 2011, the film was postponed to its tentative release date of 1 June 2012.<ref name=HT>{{cite web|agency=[[Press Trust of India]]|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Talaash-not-similar-to-Kahaani-Reema-Kagti/Article1-828819.aspx|title=Talaash not similar to Kahaani: Reema Kagti|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=21 March 2012|accessdate=24 March 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324092136/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Talaash-not-similar-to-Kahaani-Reema-Kagti/Article1-828819.aspx|archivedate=24 March 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Media reports claimed that the reason behind the delay was due to the similarities with [[Sujoy Ghosh]]'s ''[[Kahaani]]'' (2012); the director, however, went on to deny the reports.<ref name=HT/> On 26 January 2012, along with a digital poster of the film, the first [[Teaser campaign|teaser trailer]] of ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' was released in theatres.<ref name=HT2>{{cite web|work=Hindustan Times|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Aamir-Khan-starrer-Talaash-s-1st-teaser-out/Article1-802823.aspx|title=Aamir Khan starrer Talaash's 1st teaser out|date=27 January 2012|accessdate=31 March 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330010821/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Aamir-Khan-starrer-Talaash-s-1st-teaser-out/Article1-802823.aspx|archivedate=30 March 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Due to Khan's prior commitment plans with his [[Satyamev Jayate (TV series)|television show]], co-producer [[Ritesh Sidhwani]] announced that the film would no longer be able to release on its tentative date as planned and would officially release on 30 November 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.relianceentertainment.net/inTheaters_talaash.html|title=Talaash: The Answer Lies Within on Reliance Entertainment|accessdate=30 November 2012}}</ref><ref name="boxofficeindia.com">[https://web.archive.org/web/20121129223647/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/youdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5145&nCat= Will Jab Tak Hai Jaan Beat Ek Tha Tiger Worldwide And Be Shahrukh Khan's Biggest Worldwide Grosser?] Boxofficeindia.com. 27 November 2012</ref><ref name="ibnlive.in.com">[http://ibnlive.in.com/news/talaash-is-aamir-khans-film-a-hit-even-before-the-release/307969-8-66.html Talaash: Is Aamir Khan's film a hit even before the release?] IBNLive. 29 November 2012</ref> Pre-bookings for Talaash: The Answer Lies Within opened on 25 November 2012 in all multiplexes of India. Talaash was released in 520 screens in overseas markets, a new overseas record for an [[Aamir Khan]] starrer. ([[3 Idiots]] was released in 415 screens overseas.<ref name="boxofficeindia.com"/><ref name="ibnlive.in.com"/>) The estimate for the number of release screens in India is around 2,500.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-28/news-interviews/35410080_1_aamir-khan-s-talaash-single-screens-multiplexes|title=Advance booking for Talaash opens on Sunday|date= 28 November 2012|accessdate=30 November 2012|work=The Times Of India}}</ref>
Originally scheduled to release in October 2011, the film was postponed to its tentative release date of 1 June 2012.<ref name=HT>{{cite web|agency=[[Press Trust of India]]|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Talaash-not-similar-to-Kahaani-Reema-Kagti/Article1-828819.aspx|title=Talaash not similar to Kahaani: Reema Kagti|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=21 March 2012|accessdate=24 March 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324092136/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Talaash-not-similar-to-Kahaani-Reema-Kagti/Article1-828819.aspx|archivedate=24 March 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Media reports claimed that the reason behind the delay was due to the similarities with [[Sujoy Ghosh]]'s ''[[Kahaani]]'' (2012); the director, however, went on to deny the reports.<ref name=HT/> On 26 January 2012, along with a digital poster of the film, the first [[Teaser campaign|teaser trailer]] of ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' was released in theatres.<ref name=HT2>{{cite web|work=Hindustan Times|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Aamir-Khan-starrer-Talaash-s-1st-teaser-out/Article1-802823.aspx|title=Aamir Khan starrer Talaash's 1st teaser out|date=27 January 2012|accessdate=31 March 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330010821/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Aamir-Khan-starrer-Talaash-s-1st-teaser-out/Article1-802823.aspx|archivedate=30 March 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Due to Khan's prior commitment plans with his [[Satyamev Jayate (TV series)|television show]], co-producer [[Ritesh Sidhwani]] announced that the film would no longer be able to release on its tentative date as planned and would officially release on 30 November 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.relianceentertainment.net/inTheaters_talaash.html|title=Talaash: The Answer Lies Within on Reliance Entertainment|accessdate=30 November 2012}}</ref><ref name="boxofficeindia.com">[https://web.archive.org/web/20121129223647/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/youdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5145&nCat= Will Jab Tak Hai Jaan Beat Ek Tha Tiger Worldwide And Be Shahrukh Khan's Biggest Worldwide Grosser?] Boxofficeindia.com. 27 November 2012</ref><ref name="ibnlive.in.com">[http://ibnlive.in.com/news/talaash-is-aamir-khans-film-a-hit-even-before-the-release/307969-8-66.html Talaash: Is Aamir Khan's film a hit even before the release?] IBNLive. 29 November 2012</ref> Pre-bookings for ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' opened on 25 November 2012 in all multiplexes of India. ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' was released in 520 screens in overseas markets, a new overseas record for an [[Aamir Khan]] starrer.; [[3 Idiots|''3 Idiots'']] (2009) was released in 415 screens overseas.<ref name="boxofficeindia.com"/><ref name="ibnlive.in.com"/> The estimate for the number of release screens in India is around 2500.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-28/news-interviews/35410080_1_aamir-khan-s-talaash-single-screens-multiplexes|title=Advance booking for Talaash opens on Sunday|date= 28 November 2012|accessdate=30 November 2012|work=The Times Of India}}</ref>


In February 2012, [[Reliance Entertainment]] acquired the distribution rights of the film for {{INRConvert|900|m}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/aamirs-new-multi-crore-deal-for-talaash/1/171506.html|title=Aamir's new multi-crore deal for Talaash|work=[[India Today]]|date=1 February 2012|accessdate=24 March 2012}}</ref> whilst its satellite rights were sold for {{INRConvert|400|m}}.<ref name=HT2/>
In February 2012, [[Reliance Entertainment]] acquired the distribution rights of the film for {{INRConvert|900|m}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/aamirs-new-multi-crore-deal-for-talaash/1/171506.html|title=Aamir's new multi-crore deal for Talaash|work=[[India Today]]|date=1 February 2012|accessdate=24 March 2012}}</ref> whilst its satellite rights were sold for {{INRConvert|400|m}}.<ref name=HT2/>


===Controversy===
===Controversy===
After taking offense at Aamir Khan's TV show ''[[Satyamev Jayate (TV series)|Satyamev Jayate]]'' (SMJ) for "projecting men in a bad light", several men's rights activists are now taking up cudgels against his film.{{clarify|date=January 2014}} Virag Dhulia, the head of Gender Studies at a men's rights community center, said "We are not against Talaash, but Aamir. We want to send out the message that he can't portray a negative image of men."<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-02/news-interviews/35529952_1_talaash-aamir-khan-s-tv-satyameva-jayate | work=The Times Of India | title=15,000 men to boycott all Aamir's films until he apologises! – The Times of India}}</ref><ref>[http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/aamir-khan-s-films-to-be-boycotted-by-15000-families_123740.htm Aamir Khan’s films to be boycotted by 15000 families?<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> It is further reported that most of the filming got the inspiration from the 2010 Hollywood film starring Aaron Eckhart and Nicole Kidman, [[Rabbit Hole (film)|''Rabbit Hole'']].
After taking offense at Aamir Khan's TV show ''[[Satyamev Jayate (TV series)|Satyamev Jayate]]'' (SMJ) for "projecting men in a bad light", several men's rights activists are now taking up cudgels against his film.{{clarify|date=January 2014}} Virag Dhulia, the head of gender studies at a men's rights community center, said "We are not against ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'', but Aamir. We want to send out the message that he can't portray a negative image of men."<ref>{{cite news| url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-02/news-interviews/35529952_1_talaash-aamir-khan-s-tv-satyameva-jayate | work=The Times Of India | title=15,000 men to boycott all Aamir's films until he apologises! – The Times of India}}</ref><ref>[http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/aamir-khan-s-films-to-be-boycotted-by-15000-families_123740.htm Aamir Khan’s films to be boycotted by 15000 families?<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> It is further reported that most of the filming got the inspiration froma [[Rabbit Hole (film)|''Rabbit Hole'']].


==Critical reception==
==Critical Reception==
===India===
===India===
''Talaash'' received mostly positive reviews from critics all-over India.<ref name="Indian Reviews">{{cite web|title=Talaash: The Answer Lies Within: Reviews – India|url=http://www.indicine.com/bollywood/talaash-2/reviews/|publisher=Indicine|date=30 November 2012|accessdate=1 December 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121202045038/http://www.indicine.com/bollywood/talaash-2/reviews/|archivedate=2 December 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> [[Taran Adarsh]] of [[Bollywood Hungama]] gave Talaash a score of 4.5 out of 5 stars and said "Talaash: The Answer Lies Within 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."<ref>{{cite news|title=Taran Adarsh Review|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/545485|author=Taran Adarsh|work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|accessdate=29 November 2012|author-link=Taran Adarsh}}</ref> Aniruddha Guha of [[DNA India]] gave it 3.5 out 5 stars while commenting "Talaash successfully whets the appetite of all the Aamir Khan fans. As for the story, you can always trust Zoya Akhtar to give her best. Talaash is not a flawless film, but it is a fascinating tale that compels one to look beyond that which is evident. You can’t miss this one."<ref>{{cite web|title=Aniruddha Guha review|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_review-talaash-smartly-put-together-supernatural-drama_1771607|work=Daily News and Analysis|accessdate=30 November 2012}}</ref> Saibal Chatterjee Of [[NDTV]] rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, noting"By no means is Talaash the end of your search for the perfect whodunit. But there is so much going for this compelling, slow-burning, well-acted tale set in the dark, grimy underbelly of Mumbai that you can barely take your eye off the screen."<ref>{{cite web|title=Saibal Chatterjee review|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_Review.aspx?id=763|publisher=Ndtv|accessdate=29 November 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121203031414/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_Review.aspx?id=763|archivedate=3 December 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
''Talaash'' received positive reviews from critics.<ref name="Indian Reviews">{{cite web|title=Talaash: The Answer Lies Within: Reviews – India|url=http://www.indicine.com/bollywood/talaash-2/reviews/|publisher=Indicine|date=30 November 2012|accessdate=1 December 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121202045038/http://www.indicine.com/bollywood/talaash-2/reviews/|archivedate=2 December 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> [[Taran Adarsh]] of [[Bollywood Hungama|''Bollywood Hungama'']] gave ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' a score of 4.5 out of 5 stars and said "''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' 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."<ref>{{cite news|title=Taran Adarsh Review|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/545485|author=Taran Adarsh|work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|accessdate=29 November 2012|author-link=Taran Adarsh}}</ref> Akhil Rasheed of the ''Indian Times'' who was partly responsible for the title of the film rated it 4 out of 5 stars, calling it a "gripping, compelling psychological thriller supported by its stellar cast". Aniruddha Guha of [[DNA India|''DNA India'']] gave it 3.5 out 5 stars while commenting "''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' successfully whets the appetite of all the Aamir Khan fans. As for the story, you can always trust Zoya Akhtar to give her best. ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' is not a flawless film, but it is a fascinating tale that compels one to look beyond that which is evident. You can’t miss this one!"<ref>{{cite web|title=Aniruddha Guha review|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_review-talaash-smartly-put-together-supernatural-drama_1771607|work=Daily News and Analysis|accessdate=30 November 2012}}</ref> Saibal Chatterjee Of ''[[NDTV]]'' rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, noting"By no means is ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' the end of your search for the perfect whodunit. But there is so much going for this compelling, slow-burning, well-acted tale set in the dark, grimy underbelly of Mumbai that you can barely take your eye off the screen."<ref>{{cite web|title=Saibal Chatterjee review|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_Review.aspx?id=763|publisher=Ndtv|accessdate=29 November 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121203031414/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie_Review.aspx?id=763|archivedate=3 December 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

Akhil Rasheed of the Indian Times who was partly responsible for the title of the film rated it 4 out of 5 stars, calling it a "gripping, compelling psychological thriller supported by its stellar cast".


Meena Iyer of [[The Times of India]] award the film 3.5 out of 5, adding "You may not like Talaash, if mystery and intrigue set at a languid pace is not what you look out for in your matinee outing."<ref>{{cite news|title=Meena Iyer review|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Talaash/movie-review/17400427.cms|work=The Times of India|accessdate=30 November 2012}}</ref> Rajeev Masand of [[CNN-IBN]] gave it 3.5 out of 5 while remarking "It's a very watchable film but not an unforgettable one."<ref>{{cite web|title=Rajeev Masand review|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/talaash-review-its-a-very-watchable-film-but-not-an-unforgettable-one/308299-47-84.html|publisher=ibnlive|accessdate=30 November 2012}}</ref> Aseem Chhabra for [[Rediff.com]] gave the film 3.5 out of 5, reviewing "In Talaash, Kagti weaves a complex web, and she colours it with the mood and the atmosphere she and her collaborators create. Talaash has the feel of a noir film. It is an intelligent film but falters towards the end."<ref>{{cite web|title=Aseem Chhabra review|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-aamir-khan-s-talaash-works/20121130.htm|publisher=Rediff|accessdate=30 November 2012}}</ref> Anupama Chopra of [[Hindustan Times]] gave it 3 out of 5, stating "For once, I also feel the need to explain my rating: I wanted to give four stars to the first half and two stars to the second half, so it averages out to three. See Talaash and do post comments. I'm curious to see how many were as furious as me."<ref>{{cite web|title=Anupama Chopra review|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Anupama-Chopra-review-Talaash/Article1-966638.aspx|work=Hindustan Times|accessdate=30 November 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121201070408/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Anupama-Chopra-review-Talaash/Article1-966638.aspx|archivedate=1 December 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
Meena Iyer of [[The Times of India|''The Times of India'']] award the film 3.5 out of 5, adding "You may not like ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'', if mystery and intrigue set at a languid pace is not what you look out for in your matinee outing."<ref>{{cite news|title=Meena Iyer review|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Talaash/movie-review/17400427.cms|work=The Times of India|accessdate=30 November 2012}}</ref> Rajeev Masand of ''[[CNN-IBN]]'' gave it 3.5 out of 5 while remarking "It's a very watchable film but not an unforgettable one."<ref>{{cite web|title=Rajeev Masand review|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/talaash-review-its-a-very-watchable-film-but-not-an-unforgettable-one/308299-47-84.html|publisher=ibnlive|accessdate=30 November 2012}}</ref> Aseem Chhabra for ''[[Rediff.com]]'' gave the film 3.5 out of 5, reviewing "In ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'', Kagti weaves a complex web, and she colours it with the mood and the atmosphere she and her collaborators create. ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' has the feel of a noir film. It is an intelligent film but falters towards the end."<ref>{{cite web|title=Aseem Chhabra review|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-aamir-khan-s-talaash-works/20121130.htm|publisher=Rediff|accessdate=30 November 2012}}</ref> Anupama Chopra of [[Hindustan Times|''Hindustan Times'']] gave it 3 out of 5, stating "For once, I also feel the need to explain my rating: I wanted to give 4 stars to the first-half and 2 stars to the second-half, so it averages out to 3. See ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' and do post comments. I'm curious to see how many were as furious as me."<ref>{{cite web|title=Anupama Chopra review|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Anupama-Chopra-review-Talaash/Article1-966638.aspx|work=Hindustan Times|accessdate=30 November 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121201070408/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Anupama-Chopra-review-Talaash/Article1-966638.aspx|archivedate=1 December 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


India Today gave 3.5 out 5 to Talaash and stated "''Talaash'' creates its chills primarily tapping into the dark side of the mind, which makes it an unusual Bollywood film. Any resemblance to [[Joseph Payne Brennan]] and [[Donald M. Grant]]'s 1979 novella, [[Act of Providence]], is purely coincidental."<ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/talaash-movie-review/1/235443.html Movie review: Talaash : Reviews, News – India Today<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Raja Sen for Rediff has given 2.5 out of 5 stars while adding that "Talaash is well made and strongly acted but is not as enjoyable to watch as it deserved to be."<ref name="Talaash Review - Raja Sen">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-raja-sen-reviews-talaash/20121130.htm| title=Raja Sen reviews Aamir Khan's Talaash | author=Raja Sen | publisher=Rediff.com | accessdate=30 November 2012}}{{Rating|2.5|5}}</ref> Shubra Gupta of [[The Indian Express]] rated the film 2.5 out of 5, remarking "Talaash starts out as a smart, well-written noir-ish thriller, and then slips between the tracks. Pity about the second half."<ref>{{cite web|title=Shubra Gupta review|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/review-talaash/1038555/|publisher=Indianexpresss|accessdate=30 November 2012}}</ref> Deccan Chronicle gave 2 out of 5 and stated "See Talaash only if you believe that Aamir Khan can do no wrong. Otherwise you’ll be left with a sinking feeling."<ref>Khalid Mohamed (30 November 2012) [https://web.archive.org/web/20121202090601/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/movie-reviews/talaash-review-quite-slow-and-unsteady-872 Talaash review: Quite slow and unsteady]. Deccan Chronicle.</ref> The Hindu stated that "It’s not like we haven’t seen anything like this before. If Kahaani used a key scene from a film called Taking Lives as a final twist, Talaash uses one of the most abused endings of this genre."<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/talaash-dive-in-blind/article4153625.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Sudhish | last=Kamath | title=Talaash: Dive in blind | date=1 December 2012}}</ref> Firstpost stated that Talaash is a brave effort. Mainstream Bollywood movies try to keep it linear and uncomplicated. Directors avoid dealing with multiple strong subplots as might lead to a clutter.<ref>Akshaya Mishra (2 December 2012) [http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/talaash-brooding-complex-and-engaging-yet-not-a-complete-experience-542081.html "Talaash: Gripping but not fulfilling"]. ''Firstpost''.</ref>
''India Today'' gave 3.5 out 5 to ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' and stated "''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' creates its chills primarily tapping into the dark side of the mind, which makes it an unusual Bollywood film. Any resemblance to [[Joseph Payne Brennan]] and [[Donald M. Grant]]'s 1979 novella, [[Act of Providence|''Act of Providence'']], is purely coincidental."<ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/talaash-movie-review/1/235443.html Movie review: Talaash : Reviews, News – India Today<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Raja Sen for ''Rediff'' has given 2.5 out of 5 stars while adding that "Talaash is well made and strongly acted but is not as enjoyable to watch as it deserved to be."<ref name="Talaash Review - Raja Sen">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-raja-sen-reviews-talaash/20121130.htm| title=Raja Sen reviews Aamir Khan's Talaash | author=Raja Sen | publisher=Rediff.com | accessdate=30 November 2012}}{{Rating|2.5|5}}</ref> Shubhra Gupta of [[The Indian Express|''The Indian Express'']] rated the film 2.5 out of 5, remarking "''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' starts out as a smart, well-written noir-ish thriller, and then slips between the tracks. Pity about the second-half."<ref>{{cite web|title=Shubra Gupta review|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/review-talaash/1038555/|publisher=Indianexpresss|accessdate=30 November 2012}}</ref> ''Deccan Chronicle'' gave 2 out of 5 and stated "See ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' only if you believe that Aamir Khan can do no wrong. Otherwise you’ll be left with a sinking feeling."<ref>Khalid Mohamed (30 November 2012) [https://web.archive.org/web/20121202090601/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/movie-reviews/talaash-review-quite-slow-and-unsteady-872 Talaash review: Quite slow and unsteady]. Deccan Chronicle.</ref> ''The Hindu'' stated that "It’s not like we haven’t seen anything like this before. If ''[[Kahaani]]'' (2012) used a key scene from a film called [[Taking Lives (film)|''Taking Lives'']] (2004) as a final twist, ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' uses one of the most abused endings of this genre."<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/talaash-dive-in-blind/article4153625.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Sudhish | last=Kamath | title=Talaash: Dive in blind | date=1 December 2012}}</ref> ''Firstpost'' stated that ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' is a brave effort. Mainstream Bollywood movies try to keep it linear and uncomplicated. Directors avoid dealing with multiple strong subplots as might lead to a clutter.<ref>Akshaya Mishra (2 December 2012) [http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/talaash-brooding-complex-and-engaging-yet-not-a-complete-experience-542081.html "Talaash: Gripping but not fulfilling"]. ''Firstpost''.</ref>


===Overseas===
===Overseas===
''Talaash'' received mostly positive reviews overseas.<ref name="Overseas Reviews">{{cite web|title=Talaash: The Answer Lies Within: Reviews – Overseas|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/talaash/|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|date=30 November 2012|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref> Rubina Khan of ''[[The First Post]]'' praised the film saying "Talaash is where your search for a good film begins. Reema Kagti’s search for a loyal audience for her kind of cinema ends with Talaash, which seems poised to make some serious cash at the box office as a sure fire winner." Ronnie Schieb of ''[[Variety (magazine)|variety]]'' reviewed "Thesping never falters – Kapoor's enigmatic Rosie in particular tying the film together by her secret knowledge (the film's revelation is a doozy). Khan's glowering, repressed sadness may appear a bit one-note to American auds, his mustache tending to obliterate nuance, but his charisma is unmistakable. For the record, the title means "search."<ref>{{cite news|title=RONNIE SCHEIB review|url=https://www.variety.com/review/VE1117948845/|work=Variety|accessdate=29 November 2012}}</ref> The [[Los Angeles Times]] gave Talaash: The Answer Lies Within a negative review saying "it was a mediocre Bollywood import".<ref>[http://touch.latimes.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-73522372/]</ref> British entertainment and media news website [[Digital Spy]] gave 4 out of 5 stars and stated Talaash is the perfect marriage of cinematography, cast, dialogue and direction, despite all the evident hallmarks of Khan's own brand of brilliance, harking back to a bygone genre, the conclusion to the story might be deemed a tad too far-fetched for a modern audience.<ref>Priya Joshi (1 December 2012) [http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/review/a442220/talaash-review-talaash-will-confound-intrigue-and-enthral-you.html 'Talaash' review: 'Talaash' will confound, intrigue and enthral you']. digitalspy.co.uk</ref> ''Open Magazine'' gave the film 1 out of 5 stars and said the film was plagiarised from ''[[The Sixth Sense]]'' and acted by [[Aamir Khan]].<ref>[http://www.openthemagazine.com/article/cinema/talaash "Talaash"]. ''OPEN Magazine''.</ref>
''Talaash'' received positive reviews overseas.<ref name="Overseas Reviews">{{cite web|title=Talaash: The Answer Lies Within: Reviews – Overseas|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/talaash/|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|date=30 November 2012|accessdate=1 December 2012}}</ref> Rubina Khan of ''[[The First Post]]'' praised the film saying "''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' is where your search for a good film begins. Reema Kagti’s search for a loyal audience for her kind of cinema ends with ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'', which seems poised to make some serious cash at the box office as a sure-fire winner." Ronnie Schieb of ''[[Variety (magazine)|variety]]'' reviewed "Thesping never falters – Kapoor's enigmatic Rosie in particular tying the film together by her secret knowledge (the film's revelation is a doozy). Khan's glowering, repressed sadness may appear a bit one-note to American auds, his mustache tending to obliterate nuance, but his charisma is unmistakable. For the record, the title means "search."<ref>{{cite news|title=RONNIE SCHEIB review|url=https://www.variety.com/review/VE1117948845/|work=Variety|accessdate=29 November 2012}}</ref> [[Los Angeles Times|''Los Angeles Times'']] gave ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' a negative review saying "it was a mediocre Bollywood import".<ref>[http://touch.latimes.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-73522372/]</ref> British entertainment and media news website [[Digital Spy|''Digital Spy'']] gave 4 out of 5 stars and stated ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' is the perfect marriage of cinematography, cast, dialogue and direction, despite all the evident hallmarks of Khan's own brand of brilliance, harking back to a bygone genre, the conclusion to the story might be deemed a tad too far-fetched for a modern audience.<ref>Priya Joshi (1 December 2012) [http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/bollywood/review/a442220/talaash-review-talaash-will-confound-intrigue-and-enthral-you.html 'Talaash' review: 'Talaash' will confound, intrigue and enthral you']. digitalspy.co.uk</ref> ''Open Magazine'' gave the film 1 out of 5 stars and said the film was plagiarised from ''[[The Sixth Sense]]'' (1999) and acted by [[Aamir Khan]].<ref>[http://www.openthemagazine.com/article/cinema/talaash "Talaash"]. ''OPEN Magazine''.</ref>


==Box office==
==Box office==
===India===
===India===
''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' had a good opening at the multiplexes, where the collections were in the average of 65–70%.<ref name="Opening">{{cite web|title=Talaash Opens Well at Multiplexes|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5156&nCat=|website=Box Office India|date=1 December 2012|accessdate=1 December 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121204060553/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5156&nCat=|archivedate=4 December 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name="Multiplexes">{{cite web|title=Talaash Has Good Opening at Multiplexes|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5153&nCat=|website=Box Office India|date=30 November 2012|accessdate=1 December 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121203030838/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5153&nCat=|archivedate=3 December 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The opening in the single screens were low, at an average of 40%.<ref name="Opening"/><ref name="Single Screens">{{cite web|title=Single Screens Low For Talaash|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5155&nCat=|website=Box Office India|date=30 November 2012|accessdate=1 December 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121203030859/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5155&nCat=|archivedate=3 December 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The movie collected {{INRConvert|125.0|m}} nett in its opening day.<ref name="First Day">{{cite web|title=Talaash: First Day Business|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5159&nCat=|website=Box Office India|date=1 December 2012|accessdate=1 December 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121204060804/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5159&nCat=|archivedate=4 December 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The movie showed considerable growth in its second day, collecting {{INRConvert|145.0|m}} nett.<ref name="Second Day">{{cite web|title=Talaash: Second Day Business|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5161&nCat=|website=Box Office India|accessdate=2 December 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121204195108/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5161&nCat=|archivedate=4 December 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film had a good collection of {{INRConvert|440.8|m}} in its first weekend.<ref name="1st weekend">{{cite web|title=Talaash Weekend Territorial Breakdown|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5166&nCat=|website=[[Box Office India]]|accessdate=3 December 2012}}</ref> The film further collected {{INRConvert|62.5|m}} on Monday.<ref name="Monday">{{cite web|title=Talaash Has Decent Monday|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5168&nCat=|website=Box Office India|accessdate=4 December 2012}}</ref> ''Talaash'' netted {{INRConvert|643.1|m}} in its first week.<ref name="1st week">{{cite web|title=Talaash Week One Territorial Breakdown|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5183&nCat=|website=[[Box Office India]]|accessdate=12 December 2012}}</ref> The film netted {{INRConvert|166.9|m}} in second week to make a total of around 810&nbsp;million in two weeks.<ref>{{cite web|title=Talaash Week Two Territorial Breakdown|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5198&nCat=|website=Box Office India|accessdate=17 December 2012}}</ref> The film further netted {{INRConvert|77.3|m}} in its third week.<ref name="third week">{{cite web|title=Talaash Week Three Territorial Breakdown|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5224&nCat=|website=Box Office India|accessdate=23 December 2012}}</ref> According to [[Box Office India]], Talaash has grossed 895.0&nbsp;million nett in three weeks.<ref name="3-week ">{{cite web|title=Dabangg 2 Has Excellent Opening|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5213&nCat=|website=[[Box Office India]]|accessdate=22 December 2012}}</ref> ''Talaash'' added 7.5&nbsp;million nett in week four taking its total to 902.5&nbsp;million nett.<ref name="verdict">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5244&nCat=|title=Dabangg 2 Emerges Blockbuster|website=Box Office India|date=29 December 2012}}</ref> The film's final total was approximately {{INRConvert|930|m}} nett.<ref>{{cite web|title=Do You Think Besharam Can Open As Well Or More Than Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani?|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/youdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5748&nCat=|website=[[Box Office India]]|accessdate=11 June 2013}}</ref>
''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' had a good opening at the multiplexes, where the collections were in the average of 65–70%.<ref name="Opening">{{cite web|title=Talaash Opens Well at Multiplexes|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5156&nCat=|website=Box Office India|date=1 December 2012|accessdate=1 December 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121204060553/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5156&nCat=|archivedate=4 December 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name="Multiplexes">{{cite web|title=Talaash Has Good Opening at Multiplexes|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5153&nCat=|website=Box Office India|date=30 November 2012|accessdate=1 December 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121203030838/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5153&nCat=|archivedate=3 December 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The opening in the single screens were low, at an average of 40%.<ref name="Opening"/><ref name="Single Screens">{{cite web|title=Single Screens Low For Talaash|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5155&nCat=|website=Box Office India|date=30 November 2012|accessdate=1 December 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121203030859/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5155&nCat=|archivedate=3 December 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The movie collected {{INRConvert|125.0|m}} nett in its opening day.<ref name="First Day">{{cite web|title=Talaash: First Day Business|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5159&nCat=|website=Box Office India|date=1 December 2012|accessdate=1 December 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121204060804/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5159&nCat=|archivedate=4 December 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The movie showed considerable growth in its second day, collecting {{INRConvert|145.0|m}} nett.<ref name="Second Day">{{cite web|title=Talaash: Second Day Business|url=http://boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5161&nCat=|website=Box Office India|accessdate=2 December 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121204195108/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5161&nCat=|archivedate=4 December 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film had a good collection of {{INRConvert|440.8|m}} in its first weekend.<ref name="1st weekend">{{cite web|title=Talaash Weekend Territorial Breakdown|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5166&nCat=|website=[[Box Office India]]|accessdate=3 December 2012}}</ref> The film further collected {{INRConvert|62.5|m}} on Monday.<ref name="Monday">{{cite web|title=Talaash Has Decent Monday|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5168&nCat=|website=Box Office India|accessdate=4 December 2012}}</ref> ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' netted {{INRConvert|643.1|m}} in its first week.<ref name="1st week">{{cite web|title=Talaash Week One Territorial Breakdown|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5183&nCat=|website=[[Box Office India]]|accessdate=12 December 2012}}</ref> The film netted {{INRConvert|166.9|m}} in second week to make a total of around 810&nbsp;million in 2 weeks.<ref>{{cite web|title=Talaash Week Two Territorial Breakdown|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5198&nCat=|website=Box Office India|accessdate=17 December 2012}}</ref> The film further netted {{INRConvert|77.3|m}} in its third week.<ref name="third week">{{cite web|title=Talaash Week Three Territorial Breakdown|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5224&nCat=|website=Box Office India|accessdate=23 December 2012}}</ref> According to [[Box Office India|''Box Office India'']], ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' has grossed 895.0&nbsp;million nett in 3 weeks and was declared a "hit".<ref name="3-week ">{{cite web|title=Dabangg 2 Has Excellent Opening|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5213&nCat=|website=[[Box Office India]]|accessdate=22 December 2012}}</ref> ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' added Rs. 7.5&nbsp;million nett in week 4 taking its total to Rs. 902.5&nbsp;million nett.<ref name="verdict">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5244&nCat=|title=Dabangg 2 Emerges Blockbuster|website=Box Office India|date=29 December 2012}}</ref> The film's final total was approximately {{INRConvert|930|m}} nett.<ref>{{cite web|title=Do You Think Besharam Can Open As Well Or More Than Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani?|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/youdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5748&nCat=|website=[[Box Office India]]|accessdate=11 June 2013}}</ref>


===Overseas===
===Overseas===
''Talaash'' had done excellent business overseas. ''Talaash'' had a $4.7 million opening at the overseas box office.<ref name="Overseas opening">{{cite web|title=Talaash beats 3 Idiots record at overseas box office|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5172&nCat=|website=Box Office India|accessdate=5 December 2012}}</ref> In its second weekend, the film grossed $7.25 million and was emerged a ''Super Hit''.<ref name="overseash">{{cite web|title=Khiladi 786 $1 Million Weekend Talaash Is Third Biggest Grosser Overseas of 2012|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5191&nCat=|website=[[Box Office India]]|accessdate=12 December 2012}}</ref> Talaash further netted US$8 million plus in 17 days in overseas.<ref name="superhit">{{cite web|title=Talaash Crosses $8 Million Overseas|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5203&nCat=|website=[[Box Office India]]|accessdate=19 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Top Grossers: North America 2012|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5204&nCat=|website=[[Box Office India]]|accessdate=19 December 2012}}</ref> Talaash final overseas gross was US$8.5 million at the end of its overseas run and was fourth highest overseas grossing Bollywood film of 2012.<ref name="top">{{cite web|title=Top Grossers Overseas 2012|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5266&nCat=|website=[[Box Office India]]|accessdate=5 January 2012}}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131105215239/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5236&nCat= Dabangg 2 Has $4 Million Opening Weekend Overseas]. Boxofficeindia.com. 26 December 2012</ref>
''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' had done excellent business overseas. ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' had a $4.7 million opening at the overseas box office.<ref name="Overseas opening">{{cite web|title=Talaash beats 3 Idiots record at overseas box office|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5172&nCat=|website=Box Office India|accessdate=5 December 2012}}</ref> In its second weekend, the film grossed $7.25 million and emerged a ''Super-Hit''.<ref name="overseash">{{cite web|title=Khiladi 786 $1 Million Weekend Talaash Is Third Biggest Grosser Overseas of 2012|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5191&nCat=|website=[[Box Office India]]|accessdate=12 December 2012}}</ref> ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' further netted US$8 million plus in 17 days in overseas.<ref name="superhit">{{cite web|title=Talaash Crosses $8 Million Overseas|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5203&nCat=|website=[[Box Office India]]|accessdate=19 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Top Grossers: North America 2012|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5204&nCat=|website=[[Box Office India]]|accessdate=19 December 2012}}</ref> ''Talaash: The Answer Lies Within'' final overseas gross was US$8.5 million at the end of its overseas run and was the fourth highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2012 in overseas markets.<ref name="top">{{cite web|title=Top Grossers Overseas 2012|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5266&nCat=|website=[[Box Office India]]|accessdate=5 January 2012}}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131105215239/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5236&nCat= Dabangg 2 Has $4 Million Opening Weekend Overseas]. Boxofficeindia.com. 26 December 2012</ref>


==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
Rani Mukherji won the Best Actress in a supporting Role award at the South African Indian Film Awards in 2013.<ref>[http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/5471 "Winners of SAIFTA Awards 2013 | Latest Movie Features – Bollywood Hungama"]. ''bollywoodhungama.com''.</ref>
Rani Mukerji won the Best Actress In A Supporting Role at the South African Indian Film Awards in 2013.<ref>[http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/5471 "Winners of SAIFTA Awards 2013 | Latest Movie Features – Bollywood Hungama"]. ''bollywoodhungama.com''.</ref>


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==See also==
==See also==
* ''[[Rabbit Hole|Rabbit Hole (Play)]]''
* ''[[Rabbit Hole]]'' [[Rabbit Hole|(play)]]
* ''[[Rabbit Hole (film)|Rabbit Hole (Film)]]''
* ''[[Rabbit Hole (film)|Rabbit Hole]]'' (2010)
* ''[[Dream House (2011 film)|Dream House]]''
* ''[[Dream House (2011 film)|Dream House]]''


Revision as of 11:58, 7 September 2020

Not to be confused with Talaash: The Hunt Begins....

Talaash: The Answer Lies Within
The poster features torso of Aamir Khan in centre while faces of Kareena Kapoor Khan and Rani Mukerji appear on left and right. The film title appears at bottom.
Theatrical release poster
Directed byReema Kagti
Written byDialogues:
Farhan Akhtar
Additional Dialogues:
Anurag Kashyap
Screenplay by
Story by
  • Reema Kagti
  • Zoya Akhtar
Produced byRitesh Sidhwani
Aamir Khan
Farhan Akhtar
StarringAamir Khan
Kareena Kapoor
Rani Mukerji
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Rajkummar Rao
Shernaz Patel
CinematographyK. U. Mohanan
Edited by
  • Anand Subaya
  • Harshith
Music byRam Sampath
Production
companies
Distributed byReliance Entertainment
Release date
  • 30 November 2012 (2012-11-30)
Running time
139 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹71 crore[2][3][4]
Box officeest. ₹174.21 crore[5]

Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (transl. Search) is a 2012 Indian psychological crime thriller film co-written and directed by Reema Kagti. It is produced by Excel Entertainment and Aamir Khan Productions.[1] The film stars Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukerji in lead roles and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rajkummar Rao and Shernaz Patel in supporting roles.[6] The film score and soundtrack of the film were composed by Ram Sampath, with lyrics written by Javed Akhtar.[7] Principal photography of the film took place during March–November 2011, primarily in Mumbai, Pondicherry and London.[8] The film received a U/A certificate from the Censor Board of India.[9] The film released on 30 November 2012.[10] Talaash: The Answer Lies Within had worldwide earnings of over ₹174 crore (US$21 million), becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2012.[5]

Plot

Late at night on a deserted road, well-known actor Armaan Kapoor (Vivan Bhatena) loses control of his car, apparently trying to avoid something, and drives into the sea. Senior Police Inspector Surjan Singh Shekhawat (Aamir Khan) with his assistant Devrath Kulkarni (Rajkummar Rao) begins an investigation. Surjan's personal life has been in turmoil ever since his 8-year-old son, Karan, recently drowned during a family outing. His wife, Roshni (Rani Mukerji) is still grieving and Surjan has developed a guilt complex.

Surjan learns that on the night of Armaan's accident, Armaan was travelling with ₹2 million in cash, which is missing. Armaan had given the money to a blackmailer, a pimp named Shashi (Subrat Dutta). Three years back, Shashi had performed a cover-up for Armaan and his friend Sanjay (Suhaas Ahuja). Once he learns of Armaan's death, Shashi takes off with the cash. Shashi's friend, Tehmur (Nawazuddin Siddiqui), begins blackmailing Sanjay. Sanjay gets Shashi murdered.

Roshni seeks solace from a medium neighbour, Frenny (Shernaz Patel), who is in touch with Karan's soul. One night, Surjan is propositioned by an escort, Rosie (Kareena Kapoor). He declines but asks if she can become an informer. The police find Shashi's body, along with the blackmail money and a DVD. The DVD contains embarrassing CCTV footage of Armaan and his friends leaving a hotel with a girl. Rosie confides in Surjan that three years ago, she was picked up by Armaan and his friends, Sanjay and Nikhil, but reveals nothing more. Surjan discovers that Nikhil has been brain-dead after the incident three years ago.

Sanjay gets Tehmur killed next. The police learn he is behind Shashi and Tehmur's murders and Surjan arrests Sanjay. Sanjay confesses that three years ago, he, Armaan, and Nikhil had picked up an escort to celebrate Nikhil's birthday. Nikhil began making out with the girl in the backseat. The car door opened by accident, throwing both Nikhil and the girl from the moving car to the road. Armaan and Sanjay rushed Nikhil to the hospital but fearing scandal, left the girl on the road. Sanjay had called Shashi to take care of her. Shashi informed them that the girl had died and that he had footage of the three leaving with her. Since then, Shashi had continued to blackmail them for money. Surjan re-watches the footage and realizes that the girl is Rosie.

As he drives Sanjay to the police station, they approach the same road where Armaan had his car accident. Both men see Rosie standing ahead. In a re-enactment of Armaan's accident, they swerve the car to avoid a collision with her and it falls into the sea. With Sanjay already dead, Surjan struggles to get out of the car. Rosie saves him. Surjan's superior advises him against reporting the incredible story and Surjan writes in the official report that Armaan's death was an accident. He returns to the riverside place where he used to meet Rosie and uncovers her remains where Shashi had hidden her body. Remembering that he had been told that "the dead come to those who are troubled," he gives her a proper funeral.

Now more accepting of the supernatural, Surjan finds a letter from Karan, penned by the medium. Through the letter, Karan tells Surjan not to blame himself for his death and that he wants both his parents to be happy. Surjan cries and reconciles with his wife. In a post-credits scene, two workers are seen putting a caution sign-board on the same accident spot.

Cast

Production

Development

Following the release of her first film, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. (2007), Kagti was approached and offered to direct many films by several production houses. However, unable to find any films that interested her, she began working on a new script with her friend Zoya Akhtar in early 2010. Speaking about it, she said, "Zoya and I thought of the story and co-wrote it. We do a lot of writing together. We are also best-friends so it is fun and there is a huge comfort factor." Initially, Shahrukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Salman Khan were reportedly approached to play the male lead but opted out due to differing reasons.[11][12][13] Upon finalising the story, she approached Aamir Khan with the script in November 2010 and he agreed to produce and star in it.[14] Since the start of pre-production, the project has faced several speculations regarding its title.[15] In November 2011, Khan confirmed that the film was titled Talaash: The Answer Lies Within.[15]

In an interview with The Indian Express, Kagti revealed that a few months before casting Khan in the film, she had approached him with another project.[16] Later, Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukerji were signed on to star opposite Khan.[17] Prior to the start of principal photography, the actors attended acting workshops and signed a non-disclosure agreement.[18] To prepare for a key scene in the film, Khan and Mukerji took swimming lessons.[19]

Filming

The principal photography for the film started in March 2011 with Khan and Mukerji in Mumbai.[8] For a scene involving Khan and Kapoor, it was reported that both the actors would shoot in a red-light district.[20] However, Kagti dismissed it and explained that it wouldn't be safe to do so. The scene was later shot at the Leopold Cafe on Colaba Causeway.[18] The film's second phase continued with the entire cast in Pondicherry and was completed by the end of August.[21] The final phase was expected to commence the following month in Khopoli with an underwater shot.[22]

Khan, who never knew how to swim went under rigorous training for this underwater sequence. He was trained for 3 months under a specialist trainer and went well prepared for the shoot. Due to visibility problems, it was cancelled and later filmed at an undisclosed water studio in London.[23] The filming was completed by November 2011 after some of the remaining shots were executed at the Bandstand Promenade.[24]

Soundtrack

Talaash: The Answer Lies Within
Soundtrack album by
Ram Sampath
Released19 October 2012 (2012-10-19)
Recorded2010–2012
VenueMumbai, New York
StudioOmGrown Studios
Sterling Sound
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length26:22
LanguageHindi
LabelT-Series
Ram Sampath chronology
Delhi Belly
(2011) 		Talaash: The Answer Lies Within
(2012) 		Fukrey
(2013)

The soundtrack is composed by Ram Sampath and Javed Akhtar penned the lyrics for all the songs. The music was launched on 19 October 2012 by T-Series. The album features vocals by Ram Sampath, Vishal Dadlani, Suman Sridhar, Sona Mohapatra, Ravindra Upadhyay and Rupesh. The song "Jee Le Zara" has a remix version.

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Muskaanein Jhooti Hai"Suman Sridhar3:20
2."Jee Le Zara"Vishal Dadlani3:37
3."Jiya Laage Na"Sona Mohapatra, Ravindra Upadhyay4:37
4."Laakh Duniya Kahe"Ram Sampath6:04
5."Hona Hai Kya"Ram Sampath, Rupesh4:43
6."Jee Le Zara" (Remix)Vishal Dadlani3:59
Total length:29:18

Reception

The album met with highly positive reviews. Indiaglitz quoted, "Once again, Ram Sampath has an unmatched compilation of tracks here. Along with Javed Akhtar's fantastic lyrics they have created a masterpiece here."[25] Bollyspice reviewed the album stating, "The soundtrack to Talaash: The Answer Lies Within is like a box of chocolates: it contains a little 'good' and a little 'not-so-good' in it. Yet it is still an album that is worth listening!". Rediff reviewed, "Except a steady undercurrent of anxiety, the soundtrack of Talaash: The Answer Lies Within doesn't have a fixed theme or ambiance. Every song belongs to a unique genre and fosters the enigma of Kagti's suspense drama. And that's what makes Sampath's efforts truly appreciable."[26] Planet Bollywood said, "A film made by Aamir Khan Productions doesn’t need an item song or song for the masses to make it successful. Instead, the music is made solely for the film in mind. If the listener can appreciate it before the release of the film then that is a bonus but that’s not essential." Sify quoted, "Overall, the soundtrack is not out-of-the-box, but the overdose of electronic music doesn't bother either. Thus, it's an album which may not top the charts, but some songs could definitely make their way into many people's personal playlists."[27] Gomolo stated, "Ram Sampath is continuously giving very fresh and stunning music for Khan. The album is full of fresh, scrumptious and susceptible tracks."[28] Musicperk summarised the album as "Well, the answer lies within!", the tagline of the film itself.

Marketing

Talaash: The Answer Lies Within tied up with Windows 8 for its marketing.[29] Aamir Khan promoted the film on the crime detective series C.I.D.. The episodes were aired on 23 and 24 November 2012.[30][31] Aamir Khan visited Lucknow to promote Talaash: The Answer Lies Within.[32] Aamir Khan also appeared in a TV special show 'Nayi Soch Ki Talaash, Aamir Ke Saath' to promote Talaash: The Answer Lies Within.[33] Aamir Khan also visited Jalandhar for promotion purposes.[34] The premiere of the film was held at PVR Cinema in Mumbai on 29 November 2012.[35]

Release

Aamir Khan at audio release of Talaash.

Originally scheduled to release in October 2011, the film was postponed to its tentative release date of 1 June 2012.[36] Media reports claimed that the reason behind the delay was due to the similarities with Sujoy Ghosh's Kahaani (2012); the director, however, went on to deny the reports.[36] On 26 January 2012, along with a digital poster of the film, the first teaser trailer of Talaash: The Answer Lies Within was released in theatres.[37] Due to Khan's prior commitment plans with his television show, co-producer Ritesh Sidhwani announced that the film would no longer be able to release on its tentative date as planned and would officially release on 30 November 2012.[38][39][40] Pre-bookings for Talaash: The Answer Lies Within opened on 25 November 2012 in all multiplexes of India. Talaash: The Answer Lies Within was released in 520 screens in overseas markets, a new overseas record for an Aamir Khan starrer.; 3 Idiots (2009) was released in 415 screens overseas.[39][40] The estimate for the number of release screens in India is around 2500.[41]

In February 2012, Reliance Entertainment acquired the distribution rights of the film for ₹900 million (US$11 million)[42] whilst its satellite rights were sold for ₹400 million (US$4.8 million).[37]

Controversy

After taking offense at Aamir Khan's TV show Satyamev Jayate (SMJ) for "projecting men in a bad light", several men's rights activists are now taking up cudgels against his film.[clarification needed] Virag Dhulia, the head of gender studies at a men's rights community center, said "We are not against Talaash: The Answer Lies Within, but Aamir. We want to send out the message that he can't portray a negative image of men."[43][44] It is further reported that most of the filming got the inspiration froma Rabbit Hole.

Critical Reception

India

Talaash received positive reviews from critics.[45] Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave Talaash: The Answer Lies Within a score of 4.5 out of 5 stars and said "Talaash: The Answer Lies Within 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."[46] Akhil Rasheed of the Indian Times who was partly responsible for the title of the film rated it 4 out of 5 stars, calling it a "gripping, compelling psychological thriller supported by its stellar cast". Aniruddha Guha of DNA India gave it 3.5 out 5 stars while commenting "Talaash: The Answer Lies Within successfully whets the appetite of all the Aamir Khan fans. As for the story, you can always trust Zoya Akhtar to give her best. Talaash: The Answer Lies Within is not a flawless film, but it is a fascinating tale that compels one to look beyond that which is evident. You can’t miss this one!"[47] Saibal Chatterjee Of NDTV rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, noting"By no means is Talaash: The Answer Lies Within the end of your search for the perfect whodunit. But there is so much going for this compelling, slow-burning, well-acted tale set in the dark, grimy underbelly of Mumbai that you can barely take your eye off the screen."[48]

Meena Iyer of The Times of India award the film 3.5 out of 5, adding "You may not like Talaash: The Answer Lies Within, if mystery and intrigue set at a languid pace is not what you look out for in your matinee outing."[49] Rajeev Masand of CNN-IBN gave it 3.5 out of 5 while remarking "It's a very watchable film but not an unforgettable one."[50] Aseem Chhabra for Rediff.com gave the film 3.5 out of 5, reviewing "In Talaash: The Answer Lies Within, Kagti weaves a complex web, and she colours it with the mood and the atmosphere she and her collaborators create. Talaash: The Answer Lies Within has the feel of a noir film. It is an intelligent film but falters towards the end."[51] Anupama Chopra of Hindustan Times gave it 3 out of 5, stating "For once, I also feel the need to explain my rating: I wanted to give 4 stars to the first-half and 2 stars to the second-half, so it averages out to 3. See Talaash: The Answer Lies Within and do post comments. I'm curious to see how many were as furious as me."[52]

India Today gave 3.5 out 5 to Talaash: The Answer Lies Within and stated "Talaash: The Answer Lies Within creates its chills primarily tapping into the dark side of the mind, which makes it an unusual Bollywood film. Any resemblance to Joseph Payne Brennan and Donald M. Grant's 1979 novella, Act of Providence, is purely coincidental."[53] Raja Sen for Rediff has given 2.5 out of 5 stars while adding that "Talaash is well made and strongly acted but is not as enjoyable to watch as it deserved to be."[54] Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express rated the film 2.5 out of 5, remarking "Talaash: The Answer Lies Within starts out as a smart, well-written noir-ish thriller, and then slips between the tracks. Pity about the second-half."[55] Deccan Chronicle gave 2 out of 5 and stated "See Talaash: The Answer Lies Within only if you believe that Aamir Khan can do no wrong. Otherwise you’ll be left with a sinking feeling."[56] The Hindu stated that "It’s not like we haven’t seen anything like this before. If Kahaani (2012) used a key scene from a film called Taking Lives (2004) as a final twist, Talaash: The Answer Lies Within uses one of the most abused endings of this genre."[57] Firstpost stated that Talaash: The Answer Lies Within is a brave effort. Mainstream Bollywood movies try to keep it linear and uncomplicated. Directors avoid dealing with multiple strong subplots as might lead to a clutter.[58]

Overseas

Talaash received positive reviews overseas.[59] Rubina Khan of The First Post praised the film saying "Talaash: The Answer Lies Within is where your search for a good film begins. Reema Kagti’s search for a loyal audience for her kind of cinema ends with Talaash: The Answer Lies Within, which seems poised to make some serious cash at the box office as a sure-fire winner." Ronnie Schieb of variety reviewed "Thesping never falters – Kapoor's enigmatic Rosie in particular tying the film together by her secret knowledge (the film's revelation is a doozy). Khan's glowering, repressed sadness may appear a bit one-note to American auds, his mustache tending to obliterate nuance, but his charisma is unmistakable. For the record, the title means "search."[60] Los Angeles Times gave Talaash: The Answer Lies Within a negative review saying "it was a mediocre Bollywood import".[61] British entertainment and media news website Digital Spy gave 4 out of 5 stars and stated Talaash: The Answer Lies Within is the perfect marriage of cinematography, cast, dialogue and direction, despite all the evident hallmarks of Khan's own brand of brilliance, harking back to a bygone genre, the conclusion to the story might be deemed a tad too far-fetched for a modern audience.[62] Open Magazine gave the film 1 out of 5 stars and said the film was plagiarised from The Sixth Sense (1999) and acted by Aamir Khan.[63]

Box office

India

Talaash: The Answer Lies Within had a good opening at the multiplexes, where the collections were in the average of 65–70%.[64][65] The opening in the single screens were low, at an average of 40%.[64][66] The movie collected ₹125.0 million (US$1.5 million) nett in its opening day.[67] The movie showed considerable growth in its second day, collecting ₹145.0 million (US$1.7 million) nett.[68] The film had a good collection of ₹440.8 million (US$5.3 million) in its first weekend.[69] The film further collected ₹62.5 million (US$750,000) on Monday.[70] Talaash: The Answer Lies Within netted ₹643.1 million (US$7.7 million) in its first week.[71] The film netted ₹166.9 million (US$2.0 million) in second week to make a total of around 810 million in 2 weeks.[72] The film further netted ₹77.3 million (US$930,000) in its third week.[73] According to Box Office India, Talaash: The Answer Lies Within has grossed 895.0 million nett in 3 weeks and was declared a "hit".[74] Talaash: The Answer Lies Within added Rs. 7.5 million nett in week 4 taking its total to Rs. 902.5 million nett.[75] The film's final total was approximately ₹930 million (US$11 million) nett.[76]

Overseas

Talaash: The Answer Lies Within had done excellent business overseas. Talaash: The Answer Lies Within had a $4.7 million opening at the overseas box office.[77] In its second weekend, the film grossed $7.25 million and emerged a Super-Hit.[78] Talaash: The Answer Lies Within further netted US$8 million plus in 17 days in overseas.[79][80] Talaash: The Answer Lies Within final overseas gross was US$8.5 million at the end of its overseas run and was the fourth highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2012 in overseas markets.[81][82]

Awards and nominations

Rani Mukerji won the Best Actress In A Supporting Role at the South African Indian Film Awards in 2013.[83]

Award Category Recipients and nominees Result Ref.
5th Mirchi Music Awards Lyricist of The Year Javed Akhtar - "Jee Le Zara" Won [84][85]
Male Vocalist of The Year Vishal Dadlani - "Jee Le Zara" Nominated
Upcoming Female Vocalist of The Year Suman Sridhar - "Muskaanein Jhooti Hai"
Raag-Inspired Song of the Year "Jiya Laage Na"
Programmer & Arranger of the Year Ram Sampath & Vrashal Chavan - "Jiya Laage Na"

See also

References

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