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Talaash: The Answer Lies Within
Theatrical release poster
Directed byReema Kagti
Written byFarhan Akhtar (dialogues)
Anurag Kashyap (additional dialogues)
Screenplay byReema Kagti
Zoya Akhtar
Story byReema Kagti
Zoya Akhtar
Produced byRitesh Sidhwani
Aamir Khan
Farhan Akhtar
StarringAamir Khan
Rani Mukerji
Kareena Kapoor
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
CinematographyMohanan
Edited byAnand Subaya
Music byRam Sampath
Production
companies
Distributed byReliance Entertainment
Release date
  • 30 November 2012 (2012-11-30)
Running time
139 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹40 crore (US$4.7 million)[2]
Box office₹84.52 crore (US$9.9 million)
(9 days domestic nett.)[3]

Talaash: The Answer Lies Within is a 2012 Indian neo-noir crime mystery film directed by Reema Kagti. The project is jointly produced by Excel Entertainment and Aamir Khan Productions, and stars Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji, Kareena Kapoor, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Raj Kumar Yadav in pivotal roles. The music and background score is done by Ram Sampath and lyrics penned by Javed Akhtar.[4] Talaash released on November 30, 2012[5]The film opened with extremely positive response though being released on a working friday. Talaash crosses 100 crore worldwide in 6 days.[6]

Synopsis

Talaash follows inspector Surjan Singh Shekhawat (Aamir Khan), who is tackling the accidental death of a film star Armaan Kapoor (Vivan Bhatena). As Shekhawat unfolds the strange case, he gets entangled in a drama that has more to it than meets the eye. Meanwhile, his personal life suffers as he reels under the repercussions of an almost-broken marriage with Roshni (Rani Mukerji), and comes face-to-face with his suppressed grief of losing his only child.

While trying to investigate the case, Shekhawat meets a sex worker Rosie (Kareena Kapoor), who helps him fight his inner demons and also helps him with his enquiry about the accident. How Shekhawat solves the case and revives his relationship with his wife forms the crux of the story.

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.[14] However, unable to find any films that interested her, she began working on a new script with her friend Zoya Akhtar in early 2010.[14] 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."[14] Zoya Akhtar later revealed " 'Talaash' is based on a real-life incident.It was near Haji Ali Road. All six of us, who were travelling went through this. And this experience which I went through, became the vital ingredient of the story of 'Talaash'".[15][16][17] Initially, Saif Ali Khan was approached to play the male lead but didn't sign the project due to date issues.[18] Upon finalizing the story, she approached Aamir Khan with the script in November 2010 and he agreed to produce and star in it.[19] Since the start of pre-production, the project has faced several speculations regarding its title.[20] In November 2011, Khan confirmed that the film was titled Talaash.[20]

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.[21] Later, Rani Mukerji and Kareena Kapoor were signed on to star opposite Khan.[22] Prior to the start of principal photography, the actors attended acting workshops and signed a non-disclosure agreement.[23] To prepare for a key scene in the film, Khan took swimming lessons.[24]

Filming

The principal photography for the film started in March 2011 with Khan and Mukherji in Mumbai.[25] For a scene involving Khan and Kapoor, it was reported that both the actors would shoot in a red-light district.[26] 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.[23] The film's second phase continued with the entire cast in Pondicherry and was completed by the end of August.[27] The final phase was expected to commence the following month in Khopoli with an underwater shot.[28] 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.[29] Due to visibility problems, it was cancelled and later filmed at an undisclosed water studio in London.[30] The filming was completed by November 2011 after some of the remaining shots were executed at the Bandstand Promenade.[31]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack of Talaash, released by T-Series on 19 October 2012, featured music composed by Ram Sampath with lyrics penned by Javed Akhtar.

Untitled
Tracklist
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Muskaanein Jhooti Hai"Suman Sridhar3:20
2."Jee Le Zaraa"Vishal Dadlani3:37
3."Jiya Lage Na"Sona Mohapatra, Ravindra Upadhyay4:37
4."Hona Hai Kya"Ram Sampath4:43
5."Laakh Duniya Kahe"Ram Sampath6:04
6."Jee Le Zaraa (Remix)"Vishal Dadlani3:59

Reception

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."[32] 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."[33] Gomolo stated, "Ram Sampath is continuously giving very fresh and stunning music for Aamir. The album is full of fresh, scrumptious and susceptible tracks."[34] At Musicperk the album was summarized as, "Well,the answer lies within!", the tagline of the film itself.[35]

Marketing

Talaash was tied up with Windows 8.[36] Aamir Khan promoted the film on the crime detective series C.I.D..The episodes were aired on November 23 and 24,2012.[37][38] Aamir Khan visited Lucknow to promote Talaash.[39] Aamir Khan will appear in a TV special show 'Nayi Soch Ki Talaash Aamir Ke Saath' to promote Talaash.[40] Aamir Khan also visited Jalandhar for promotion purposes.[41] The premiere of the movie 'Talaash' was held at PVR Cinema in Mumbai on November 29, 2012.[42]

Release

Originally scheduled to release in October 2011, the film was postponed to its tentative release date of June 1, 2012.[5] 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.[5] On January 26, 2012, along with a digital poster of the film, Talaash's first teaser trailer debuted in theatres to a positive response.[43] 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 per planned and would officially release on November 30, 2012. In mid-November 2012, it received a U/A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification.[2][44][45] Pre-bookings for Talaash opened on November 25, 2012 in all multiplexes of India. Talaash was released in 520 screens in 43 countries in overseas markets.It is new overseas record for an Aamir Khan starrer film. 3 Idiots was released in 415 screens overseas.[2][45][46] The estimate for the number of release screens in India is around 2,500.[47] In an interview,Aamir stated that Talaash is not a universal film but has a repeat value.[48] Aamir Khan threw an impromptu party at his residence to celebrate the successful opening of Talaash on December 4, 2012.[49][50]

In February 2012, Reliance Entertainment acquired the distribution rights of the film for ₹90 crore (US$11 million)[51] whilst its satellite rights were sold for ₹40 crore (US$4.7 million).[43]

Critical reception

India

 Professional reviews
Review scores
Source Rating
Bollywood Hungama
Digital Spy
Zee News
NDTV
Hindustan Times
DNA
Rediff †
India TV
The Indian Express
Raja Sen
India Education Diary
WUP Bollywood
Deccan Chronicle
Saibal Sandhir
† indicates that the given rating is an average rating of all reviews provided by the source

Talaash received positive reviews from critics in India. Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave Talaash a score of 4.5 out of 5 stars and said "Talaash is an outstanding film. A taut psychological thriller that keeps you guessing till the end, it leaves you spellbound, leaves you mesmerized, leaves you with an exclamation" .[52] 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."[53] Saibal Chatterjee Of NDTV rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars,nothing "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."[54]

Meena Iyer of 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."[55] 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."[56] 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."[57] 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."[58]

Vinayak Chakravorty of 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 or Sixth Sense, is purely coincidental."[59] Faizal Saif of India Education Diary has given 2.5 out of 5 stars, stated that "But the moment you come out of the cinema hall after watching this most-awaited Thriller Talaash, You feel like you have been cheated".[60] Raja Sen for Rediff has given 2.5 out of 5 stars while adding Talaash is "well made and strongly acted but is not as enjoyable to watch as it deserved to be".[61] 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."[62] 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.[63] Abhishek Gupta of India TV rated it 2.5 out of 5, remarking,"I’ll go with a generous 2.5 stars for Reema Kagti’s Talaash. Just go to witness Aamir Khan on silver screen after a long time, but this suspense thriller doesn’t needs much brain to tackle out the mystery…sadly, though may force to discover the non-feasible.".[64]

Overseas

Talaash received generally positive reviews overseas. 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 reviewed "The spying 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."[65] 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.[66] However, the Los Angeles Times gave Talaash a negative review saying "it was a mediocre Bollywood import'.[67]

Controversy

After taking offense at Aamir Khan's TV show Satyameva Jayate (SMJ) for "projecting men in a bad light", several men's rights activists are now taking up cudgels against his film Talaash. Adds Virag Dhulia, the head of Gender Studies at a men's rights community center, "We are not against Talaash, but Aamir. We want to send out the message that he can't portray a negative image of men.[68][69][70]

Box office

India

Talaash took a good opening at multiplexes averaging 70% collections, with some registering at around 90%, while others were at 50%. On the other hand, single screens were lower at around 40%.[71] The film netted ₹12.50 crore (US$1.5 million) nett on its opening day, becoming the 6th highest opening for a movie in 2012.[72] On its second day, Talaash witnessed another jump as it collected ₹14.50 crore (US$1.7 million) nett.[73] Talaash had a good collection of ₹44.08 crore (US$5.2 million) in its first weekend.[74] After a successful weekend,The film further collected ₹6.25 crore (US$730,000) on monday.[75] Later, the film went on earning a total of about 84.52 crores on its 9th day at the Box Office.[76] Talaash crosses 100 crore worldwide in 6 days. [77]

Overseas

Apart from strong domestic box office performance, Talaash has done excellent business overseas. Talaash had a $4.7 million opening at the overseas box offices, beating 3 Idiots opening collection of $4 million.[78][79] Talaash has fetched $ 5.034 million [Rs 27.57 crores] from 43 countries in its opening weekend.[80]

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