“Talaash: The Answer Lies Within” is a 2012 Indian psychological horror thriller film directed by Reema Kagti. The film stars Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Kareena Kapoor in lead roles.
Synopsis:
The film Talaash follows Inspector Surjan Shekhawat (Khan), who is investigating the death of a famous actor in Mumbai. As he delves deeper into the case, he begins to unravel a web of secrets and mysteries that lead him on a dangerous path. Along the way, he meets a sex worker named Rosie (Kapoor) and begins to develop a bond with her that may hold the key to solving the case.
Awards:
The film Talaash was nominated for several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Aamir Khan), Best Supporting Actress (Rani Mukerji), and Best Story. It won the Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue and the Screen Award for Best Background Score. The film’s music, composed by Ram Sampath, was well-received and won several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director.
| Directed by | Reema Kagti, |
|---|---|
| Written by | Additional Dialogues: Anurag Kashyap Dialogues: Farhan Akhtar |
| Screenplay by | Reema Kagti, Zoya Akhtar |
| Story by | Reema Kagti, Zoya Akhtar |
| Produced by | Ritesh Sidhwani Aamir Khan Farhan Akhtar |
| Starring | Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rajkummar Rao, Shernaz Patel, |
| Cinematography | K. U. Mohanan |
| Edited by | Anand Subaya |
| Music by | Ram Sampath |
| Production companies |
Excel EntertainmentAamir Khan Productions |
| Distributed by | Reliance Entertainment |
| Release date | 30 November 2012 |
| Running time | 139 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹50 crore |
| Box office | est. ₹174.21 crore |