Talaash: The Answer Lies Within

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Aamir Khan as Inspector Surjan ‘Suri’ Singh Shekhawat
• Kareena Kapoor Khan as Rosie / Simran
• Rani Mukerji as Roshni Shekhawat, Surjan’s wife
• Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Tehmur Langda
• Rajkummar Rao as Devrath Kulkarni
• Shernaz Patel as Frenny
• Sheeba Chaddha as Nirmala
• Jineet Rath as Karan Shekhawat, Roshni and Surjan’s deceased son
• Suhaas Ahuja as Sanjay Kejriwal (credited as Suhas Ahuja)
• Vandita Shrivastava as News Correspondent
• Vivan Bhatena as Armaan Kapoor
• Pariva Pranati as Soniya Kapoor
• Aditi Vasudev as Mallika
• Vikas Shrivastav as Babu Tipnis
• Subrat Dutta as Shashi
• Gulfam Khan as Madam X
• Vivek Madan as Deputy Commissioner of Police Manish Awasthi
• Rajshri Deshpande as Priya

Storyline:

The story revolves around Inspector Surjan Singh Shekhawat (Aamir Khan), who is grappling with his demons while investigating the mysterious death of a popular film star, Armaan Kapoor. The investigation leads him into the dark underbelly of Mumbai, where he encounters a series of complex characters, including a prostitute named Rosie (Kareena Kapoor). As Surjan delves deeper into the case, he must confront his troubled past and the impact it has on his present life.

About Movie:

Talaash: The Answer Lies Within is a Hindi psychological crime thriller film directed by Reema Kagti. The film features a prominent cast including Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Rani Mukerji, with supporting roles played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rajkummar Rao, and Shernaz Patel. The screenplay was co-written by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, while the music score was composed by Ram Sampath, with lyrics by Javed Akhtar.

Talaash received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. It was praised for its engaging storyline, direction, performances—particularly those of Aamir Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui—and its atmospheric music. The film grossed over ₹174.21 crore (approximately $21 million) worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing Indian films of 2012.

The film was nominated for several awards at the 58th Filmfare Awards, including Best Supporting Actress for Rani Mukerji and Best Supporting Actor for Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

Talaash explores themes of grief, loss, and the search for closure. It combines elements of psychological thriller and neo-noir genres to create a narrative that keeps viewers guessing until the end. The film’s portrayal of Mumbai’s darker side adds depth to its exploration of human emotions and relationships.

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