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Talaash(2012)

7.0/10
Hindi139 mins

Talaash (2012) is a 139-minute Hindi film directed by Reema Kagti . Starring Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji and Kareena Kapoor. With an audience rating of 7.0/10 and a blockbuster verdict at the box office, Talaash stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2012.

Director:Reema Kagti
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
NNetflixfrom 30 Mar 2013

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix
OTT Release Date
30 March 2013
Theatrical Release
30 November 2012
Director
Reema Kagti
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 19m
GudVibe Rating
7.0/10

Storyline

A police officer looks into a famous actor's strange death. While dealing with his own personal grief, he meets a sex worker. Their lives become linked as the investigation uncovers a surprising truth.

A cop's search for truth leads to his own secrets.

Film Details

7.0Rating
139Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date30 November 2012
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known As阿米爾罕之大搜索 · Talaash: The Answer Lies Within · สืบลับดับจิต

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalidentityfamilyjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's original title was 'Dhund' (meaning 'fog' or 'mist'), but it was changed to 'Talaash' to avoid confusion with a 1973 film of the same name.
  • Aamir Khan, who played the lead, insisted on shooting the film's night scenes only at night to capture authentic lighting and mood.
  • The character of Rosie, the sex worker, was partly inspired by ghost stories and folklore about spirits seeking justice, common in Indian urban legends.
  • Composer Ram Sampath created the song 'Jee Le Zaraa' in a single night after Aamir Khan felt the initial score did not match the scene's emotion.
  • The film's climax was kept so secret that even the supporting actors were not given the full script to prevent leaks.
  • Reema Kagti co-wrote the story with her friend Zoya Akhtar, and they spent over two years developing the script's psychological layers.
  • Despite being a thriller, the movie includes subtle references to Bollywood films of the 1970s, like the vintage car and some dialogue styles.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Talaash

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