Talvar

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Irrfan Khan as Ashwin Kumar, Joint-Director of CBI
• Konkona Sen Sharma as Nutan Tandon
• Neeraj Kabi as Ramesh Tandon
• Sohum Shah as Vedant Chaudhary
• Alisha Parveen Khan as Shruti Tandon
• Gajraj Rao as Inspector Dhaniram Chaurasia
• Atul Kumar as Paul
• Sumit Gulati as Kanhaiya
• Jaspal Sharma as Rajpal
• Neyha Sharma as a youngster providing a sound bite (cameo)
• Prakash Belawadi as Ramshankar Pillai
• Shishir Sharma as J. K. Dixit
• Tabu as Reema Kumar, wife of Ashwin Kumar

Storyline:

Talvar is a fictional dramatization of true life events revolving around the Arushi Talwar murder case investigation. Known as the Noida Double Murder Case, it happened in the city adjoining India`s*capital Delhi, in 2008. The incident still resonates in the minds of the public, as there is no sense of closure in the case despite a guilty verdict – the parents of the murdered girl have been sentenced to life for killing her.

Boasting of power packed performances by Irrfan Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma and Neeraj Kabi, it also has Tabu in a special appearance. With Gulzar`s lyrics, Vishal Bharadwaj`s music and cinematography by Pankaj Kumar, the thriller is a work of fiction that is based on one of the most intriguing and talked about murder cases in recent Indian history. Produced by Junglee Picture and VB Pictures, it is written by Vishal Bharadwaj and is directed by Meghna Gulzar.

About Movie:

Talvar released internationally as Guilty, is a Hindi crime-thriller drama film directed by Meghna Gulzar and written by Vishal Bhardwaj. The film is loosely based on the 2008 Noida double murder case involving a teenage girl, Aarushi Talwar, and her family’s servant. It stars Irrfan Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Neeraj Kabi, and follows the investigation of the case from three different perspectives, examining the guilt or innocence of the parents.

Talvar premiered at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival and was later screened at several other international film festivals. Upon its theatrical release in India, it received mostly positive reviews for its writing and performances, particularly praising Irrfan Khan’s portrayal of lead investigator Ashwin Kumar. Critics noted that while it effectively presented multiple viewpoints, it appeared biased towards the parents involved in the case.

The film was a moderate box-office success, grossing ₹45.9 crore (approximately US$5.5 million). It won several awards, including Best Adapted Screenplay at the 63rd National Film Awards for Bhardwaj and Best Editing at the 61st Filmfare Awards for Prasad.

Talvar sparked discussions about media ethics and judicial processes in India, contributing to ongoing debates about crime and justice in society. Its nuanced storytelling and strong performances have made it a significant entry in contemporary Indian cinema.

Overall, Talvar stands out for its compelling narrative that delves into real-life complexities surrounding crime investigations, making it an essential watch for audiences interested in crime dramas with social relevance.

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