In the making of the film, writer Zoya Akhtar describes a similar experience she had with her friends years ago when they suddenly saw a woman standing in the middle of the road while driving in Mumbai at late hours. And finally a car speeding along, suddenly swerving and flying into the ocean.
A dog suddenly getting disturbed, howling and running away. There couldn’t be a better introduction for Talaash.Īnd the first scene which is the inspiration and core of the story–an empty Mumbai road at late hours of the night, people under the influence, lying about on the side walk. The introduction of the film actually tells me all that I need to know about this story– mystery, sadness, pain, anger and majboori covered up by flashy colorful lights. The red lights flashing in the background as people reach for a night time snack and call girls covering up their bruised faces with makeup. The night life, the crowded roads, the red light district, poor people aimlessly wandering the streets. The credits open up with the song “Muskhane jhoote hai” in the background and we see snaps of Mumbai at night. I think that the beginning of the film– the credits part and the very first scene– is perfect. But I like the overall feel, look and sound of the film. Or the kind of connection that Rosie shares with Inspector Shekhawat, the only person who can see her and hear her.
Several aspects of the film could be criticized such as the character Rosie, who despite being a spirit, can open doors and touch people. These are not reviews and are intended for readers who have already seen the film but would like to think about it more.
Talaash movie scenes series#
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