Talvar(2015)
Hindi132 mins
Talvar (2015) is a 132-minute Hindi film directed by Meghna Gulzar. Starring Konkona Sen Sharma, Tabu and Avika Gor. With an audience rating of 8.0/10, Talvar stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2015.
Director:Meghna Gulzar
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 2 October 2015
- Director
- Meghna Gulzar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- GudVibe Rating
- 8.0/10
Storyline
A tough police officer investigates a brutal double murder. The case gets complicated because the prime suspects are the victim's own parents. He must sort through three very different versions of what happened.
“Three stories. One truth. Who killed the daughter?”
Film Details
8.0Rating
132Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date2 October 2015
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsGuilty · Talwar
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
justicecorruptionfamilysurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability4
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8/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film is based on the real-life 2008 Noida double murder case, which remains controversial in India.
- Director Meghna Gulzar and writer Vishal Bhardwaj interviewed both the police and the accused family for research.
- Irrfan Khan's character was inspired by a real investigative officer from the case, who used unconventional methods.
- The screenplay was written in three parts to show different versions of the same events.
- The film's title 'Talvar' means 'sword', symbolizing the sharp divide in public opinion about the case.
- It premiered at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival, receiving critical acclaim internationally.
- Neeraj Kabi, who plays the father, lost over 10 kilograms to portray the stressed, jailed suspect realistically.
