Watched Talvaar today. A movie impeccable in all aspects be it acting, script or direction Overall…  

Watched Talvaar today. A movie impeccable in all aspects be it acting, script or direction Overall A movie which deserves a hearty status. Moreover it bespeaks of the reality of the efficiency of the police department of INDIA. How the crime is scene is totally compromised as the evidence is let loose with no constant vigilance. It showcases the idiocy and illiteracy of the police department as well as the illogical thinking and inefficient reasoning of the special investigation forces It shows how the instigators of such horrific crime are let free even when substantial proof exists. It highlights the corruption and shows how humanity is shadowed for the sake of becoming more *successful* in their post as Irrfan Khan who successfully cracks the case but is deceived by his colleague who is an opportunist and takes away his post. Finally the movie ends on a disturbing note and reinforces remorse and sympathy for the innocent parents of a beautiful young girl who never reached her 15th year. Sach kehte hai log, insaaf ke talvaar par zang lag gayi hai aur isse mitane ka koi zariya ab nazar nahi aata. Watch this movie guys for these movies don't last long in the movie halls for movies like SINGH IS BLING replace them. 

After watching Talvar, one immediately realizes the incompetence of local police and the long…  

After watching Talvar, one immediately realizes the incompetence of local police and the long strides our law enforcement has to make to keep pace with the developments in society. As one of the key character remarks that if the initial investigation was more proper and thorough then it would have been a easy case to solve. Presenting a sympathetic angle to the parents of the murdered child, the movie tries to portray them as innocent victims of a callous and irresponsible system, a system where the sword (talvar) of the statue of justice has been rusting since past 60 years. Covering all the twists the case has taken over the years, it dutifully follows the story scripted by the media but does not add anything more to it. One of the biggest drawbacks is the lack of viewpoint of parents specially the mother in all this drama. She is there as a silent witness completely emotionless and inert. Her emotional turmoil is not covered in depth. Is justice more importance than preserving her memory? The adulterous angle is also briefly touched but not explored in depth. On seeing their daughter dead on the bed the mother immediately accuses the servant of murdering their daughter. why? what makes her so sure he did it. that angle is also not explored in depth. Acting of all actors is brilliant and Irrfan shines as usual. All support cast has lent a helping hand. All and all a good watch. But like a nice smelling dish you feel there is some ingredient missing. 

This movie is very well written and produced by Vishal Bhardwaj. The movie shows the real face of…  

This movie is very well written and produced by Vishal Bhardwaj. The movie shows the real face of Delhi Police and CBI's second team which was handling that case. Konkana Sen did an amazing job, a wonderful acting by her and Irrfan Khan, well he is a superstar, he does his job perfectly in each and every movie. This movie has shown beautifully the complicated Murder case of 2008. Vishal Bhardwaj and his crew does need an applause for this movie, the way it was written, produced, directed and executed. Amazingly a must watch movie to see the harsh and brutal truth behind the 2008 Double Murder case. 

I saw this movie on 1st Oct. Its really very good movie which shows the activities and…  

I saw this movie on 1st Oct. Its really very good movie which shows the activities and investigation status of Indian Police.We Need to improve the investigation level of our country police or CBI. I am surprised how CBI can ignore the convict if they are able to catch them. Our county top positioned law personalities has to show a active participation which helps to get the case resolved as soon as possible. I don't know what is the reality but after seeing this movie I will pray to the God please help if someone getting punishment which them didn't. Hope this movie will bring some change in the mind and working level of the laws. 

Movie review: Talvar -No Spoilers- This is not a movie, it's REALITY in your face. How often we…  

Movie review: Talvar -No Spoilers- This is not a movie, it's REALITY in your face. How often we leave movie theater shaken from the core, head hanging in shame and heart full of anger. That's TALVAR for you. Lame judiciary and stupid insensitive Police department /CBI will leave your senses numb. This is most discussed legal case, yet the movie reveals many more intricate details of the double murder. Must watch for as astute moviegoer. It excels in all departments. Acting, direction, screenplay and subtle background score enhances every frame of movie. Editing could have be a little more tighter but it doesn't hamper the overall effect. Superb execution of an emotionally filled case. Gripping from the first frame till the last. It's a suspense thriller story told in a fascinating manner. It surely invokes senses of the watchers. Watch it. There's hope for justice. Well done Meghna Gulzar. Thank you for making this movie. 

For more reviews visit www.KalpeshPrajapati.com "Talvar" is excellent in all 4 main sections of a…  

For more reviews visit www.KalpeshPrajapati.com "Talvar" is excellent in all 4 main sections of a movie. The Story, Screenplay, Direction and Acting. These sections are subtly supported by background score. This movie is based on real life story of the "Arushi Talwar" double murder case which brought instant shame to the police and CBI (Criminal Bureau of Investigation). "Vishal Bharadwaj" has excellently written the screenplay of this movie. Full marks to him for converting this long, confusing and multi-angle case in just 2 hours of a movie. This being a true story, the challenge is on the writer to deliver a screenplay that will keep the audience engaged and Vishal does it really well. The "Rashomon style" of story telling is excellent and keeps you engaged throughout. The screenplay is water-tight and shows all angles of the investigation as it happened. Each point of view is.... Continue reading on.. 

Like Most Indians I had heard of the Aarushi Murder Case on the news channels  

Like Most Indians I had heard of the Aarushi Murder Case on the news channels  

I saw this movie in Toronto International Film Festival 2015. The story is based on real life event…  

I saw this movie in Toronto International Film Festival 2015. The story is based on real life event and is a tough one to make as most of the facts already are known to audience. Irrfan Khan was marvelous with lot of calmness and patience. The story revolves around him and he make sure that the pace of the movie and rhythm is intact. People who have followed the news may find this story incomplete but Vishal Bhardwaj made sure that the message of the movie is complete. The best part of the movie was that is was very gripping as well as entertaining. I do not want to go more in the detail of the story as that could contain spoilers. For people who have not followed news will find the movie lot more thrilling. The direction is good by Meghna Gulzar and it is good to have her back. 

A movie stands on four pillars in my understanding - Storyline Cast Direction Performance The…  

A movie stands on four pillars in my understanding - Storyline Cast Direction Performance The storyline of Talvar is woven excellently. It portrays the Aarushi Murder Case and related facts in such an impacting manner that every bit of the movie is engrossing and intense. You need to pay attention to every stream of the reel. The intensity that is built quite early in the story stays intact after interval too. The ending is not at all abrupt. It goes with a number of intriguing questions that keep floating in mind even after leaving the theater. The story gets absorbed in your mind and heart and unknowingly or even if unwillingly it travels with you, stays with you and keeps haunting you and probing you with many questions. What if? Why that? How could it be? are the few questions that keep floating in your mind. It has been well written by Vishal Bhardwaj and the similar credit for screenplay too goes to Vishal. The movie runs for a little less than 2 hours and 15 minutes. The cast has been well chosen and what I feel is that these days there is some scientific mechanism behind the cast selection. Irrfan Khan as Ashwin - a CBI investigating officer. Tabu as Reema is Ashwin's wife and this time I would give her full credit for playing her role well. Ayesha Praveen playing the role of Shruti (based on Aarushi) had little to do but still in her short stint she impressed well. Neeraj Kabi as Shruti's father (based on Rajesh Talwar in the real incident of 2008 Aarushi Talwar's murder) resembled Rajesh Talwar and justified his role by playing it quite perfectly. Konkona Sen Sharma has played the role of Shruti's mother and she too did well. Some new faces like Sohum Shah, Gajraj Rao, and Atul Kumar were able to put substantial impact in the story through their role. It is Irrfan who must get full scores for outperforming so magnificently. But that is his foray and he has mastered to outperform whatever role he is given in any kind of story. He fits well in intense stories. The direction is by Meghna Gulzar and she must get full marks for creating such a great impact through her directorial skills. Performance by each individual has been fantastic. It will be difficult to find out who has done less as even the bad roles have been played in such a good way and with perfection. Overall the movie reflects how politics, media and judiciary can change directions of the justice. Finally, the blind justice symbol's unnoticed weapon has been highlighted but did justice finally win? You watch the movie and decide. It is a must watch movie, quite serious, intense and intriguing with no excessive and non-digestible masala; and/or item numbers. Good to watch with friends and family. 

Talvar led by Irrfan Khan is a must watch movie. Got a chance to watch the paid preview of the…  

Talvar led by Irrfan Khan is a must watch movie. Got a chance to watch the paid preview of the movie. I wanted to wait for critic's response to the film, but somehow decided to attend the preview. Meghna Gulzar's direction is gripping and thrilling. I am watching her work for the first time and will surely be eager to watch her future works. The film's narration is perfect and grasping, which result in an edge of the seat story. The background music is soothing and Gulzar made sure to give best for his daughter. There is not a single dull or bad moment in the film. Talking about the stellar cast in the movie, I have to say 'mind blowing'. Irrfan Khan does it again. He leads the charge like a boss. It's so much fun to watch him on screen. He is serious, funny, humorous, sarcastic, unapologetic, rude..everything he plays with an ease. I don't know the names of many actors, even though I know them by face, everyone did a fantastic job. It was great to watch a movie like Talvar on Gandhi Jayanti. The faults in the system, the non-interested investigating officers and the society..are properly represented in the movie. Thoroughly researched made the movie haunting and compelling. A MUST WATCH MOVIE. FINEST MOVIE THIS YEAR. 

Vishal Bharadwaj and Meghna Gulzar called Talvar as the fictional representation of the…  

Vishal Bharadwaj and Meghna Gulzar called Talvar as the fictional representation of the Aarushi-Hemraj murder case but the way it is shot and executed you would believe it's for real. The film gives you a feeling that Gulzar has researched the case really well. Never ever will you feel there is a snag. The best part about the film is it doesn't waste time in establishing a happy family before to show the loss. It gets straight to the point and starts from the morning Shruti's body is found. The script is water-tight so much so that we get engrossed in it right from the first frame. Of course, it is a film which shows Talwar's side of the case, throwing light on how they were implicated in the case but never ever does it falsely make you root for them. It also opens our eyes on the fact that things like Narco tests are conducted on the accused even though they are not admissible in court. So even if you manage to get a confession out of them, they are almost redundant. But the clincher is the cast. Such a film with an intense whodunit tale needs actors who can do justice to it. With the likes of Irrfan Khan, Konkana Sen Sharma, Navin Kabi and others, Gulzar had made sure people don't get disturbed by the histrionics but by the proceedings. Even the supporting cast from a small role to a substantial one, everyone was just PERFECT! Even if you have a whole lot to do this weekend, make a point to watch this film. I bet you haven't seen a better whodunit in recent times in Indian Cinema. 

The 2008 murder of Aarushi Talwar and Hemraj Banjade and the subsequent investigations, of which…  

The 2008 murder of Aarushi Talwar and Hemraj Banjade and the subsequent investigations, of which Guilty/Talvar is the fictionalized account, are complex, with multiple official points of view, compromised evidence, and of course breathless media accounts with unnamed sources, rumours and innuendo. The views on this case are polarized and often hardened, so how to make a movie about it? Vishal Bhardwaj and Meghna Guzzal took the time to scrupulously research the case, and present a Rashomon-like telling of the story with multiple viewpoints, allowing the viewer to conclude which case is most compelling. The acting is superb, and despite the many details, the editing it tight so that the movie is gripping from start to finish. Highly recommended. For those who want to go deeper into the case, and into the trial that followed (which isn't covered in the movie), Avirook Sen's 2015 book "Aarushi" is detailed deconstruction of the case.