Talvar Movie Review

Movie : Talvar
Written By : Vishal Bhardwaj
Directed By : Meghna Gulzar
Produced By : Junglee Pictures  

Starring : Irrfan Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, Tabu, Neeraj Kabi & Others
Rating - Outstanding 

With power packed names like actor Irrfan Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma and Tabu, Story Writer Vishal Bhardwaj and Director Meghna Gulzar the expectation from the, real life inspired , thriller "Talvar" gets elevated. Thankfully the movie not only lives upto the expectation but also raises the bar for alternate genre of sensible movies. Though the director and story writer had almost no scope of twists and turns, they succeed to keep audience unblinking throughout the movie. It is to the credit of the director Meghna Gulzar that she strongly holds the audience interest right till last moment and even beyond. Your nerves are certain to overwork in thought stirring moments when you step out after the movie.

"Talvar" based on double murder of a teenager and house servant draws clear inspiration from infamous Noida "Aarushi-Hemraj" murder case which hogged the limelight of nation for years. At times movie erupts the myriad emotions and hold backs the human conscience. Movie rotates around the powerful story line up  , which interestingly is known almost by everyone, on the one side and unflinching Irrfan Khan on the other side. Making a film on real life incidence is formidable job especially when it lacks the usual bollywood masala, here full marks goes to director and actors who infused life into it so lividly that makes it a thriller. Irrfan Khan acting as the lead investigating officer carries the movie on his shoulder with natural prowess. Unyielding Konkona Sen Sharma who has restricted presence in the movie adds value alongside stoic Neeraj Kabi. Director has smartly broken the monochrome by inserting the other side of Irrfan Khan's personal life with wife Tabu. It helps the movie to go light whenever thought start dominating the nerve system.

Movie takes heavy toll on first hand sloppy investigation by city police, in satirical as well as grievous way. Vishal Bhardwaj's story successfully exposes the blemish police investigation with rage as well as satire. Crafting the story line with impeccable perfection for such complicated case was no easy task for writer but he flows it not only in neutral path but also humorously tears apart the investigation carried by government agencies. Meghna Gulzar has done full justice with story by giving soul to the movie with her matured direction. Flip Flop investigation by local police and bizarre helplessness of agency probe is depicted in very neutral way. Movie is not judgmental but shows all the versions and angles with neutrality and leaves it to the audience to go with version which they may find more compelling. The devastated and feeble investigation process blows out the belief on established bureaucratic structure. Movie tilts from honour killing to mysterious murder angles and evokes anger and dispair. 

Irrfan Khan in lead role plays the different shades and keep the movie rolling in every direction, be it an avid investigating officer or disgruntled humorous husband. Konkona Sen Sharma playing the role of mother of teenager is as natural as she can be. Her role in the movie is pre-defined from the story line giving her less space for her versatile acting but even with restricted horizon she is central in the main plot. Neeraj Kabi playing as the father has even more silent dimension, he has also shown the natural flavour to play the character. Tabu ,playing wife of Irrfan Khan has more tickling appearance as she is detached from the main story plot.

Meghna Gulzar has done simply brilliant work for keeping the flow of the moving independent and rolling. It is definitely her best outcome as she seems to have gone in the skin of the infamous murder case pulling it one by one so finely. Her acute representation of even a smaller evidence makes one revisit the varied sequences as claimed by different parties. She deserves the pat on the back for depicting so complicated case in such natural flow. And Vishal Bhardwaj the man behind the scene, must have worked hard to live the sequences again and again before unraveling the story plot.

 

Watch "Insaaf" Song from Talvar Movie : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmCSvu03wSY

Watch "Patli Gali" Song from Talvar Movie : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycuep651IFw

 Watch "Zinda" Song  from Talvar Movie : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFvPh0nPnFI

Overall, this "who done it" movie is one of the must watch of 2015. It has ability to pull the audience to the core and keep them connected throughout. Once in cinema it is sure to keep you on edge of your seat from beginning till the end. Movie gets stronger with its songs especially the song "Insaaf Hoga" is just lovable. It's a must watch movie in cinemas and one of the most distinguished movie which will keep your meaningful time. Don't miss this thriller - "Talvar this friday"