Talaash - DISCUSSION THREAD - Page 4

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• November 29th, 2012.

It will be a treat for moviegoers in the coming week, as two big movies are set to release back-to-back – Aamir Khan's Talaash and Akshay Kumar's Khiladi 786. The former a multiplex film for the so called 'classes', while the later is targeted mainly at the 'masses'.

Both films will have a similar 2500 screen release, about the same as Shahrukh Khan's Jab Tak Hai Jaan. Talaash will release on 525 screens in the overseas markets, widest ever for an Aamir Khan film.

The length of the two films is also quite similar: The runtime of Talaash is 2 hours 14 minutes, while Khiladi 786 will be 7 minutes longer at 2 hours 21 minutes. Both have been cleared by the censor board with a U/A certificate

I remember interacting with Reema Kagti years ago during the release of Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. What had immensely impressed me back then was the kind of self assurance that the young lady came with. Circa 2012 and absolutely nothing has changed about her. She was confident back then, she is confident even today. In the middle of this all, she has always made sure that this confidence never took the shape of 'over confidence'. With three superstars working with her, backing coming from a production house which is known for classy products and content that speaks of quality, Reema is back withTalaash.

An ensemble quirky affair like 'Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd' and now a superstar suspense drama like 'Talaash' – It has been quite a journey, isn't it?
I will tell you what, my association with Talaash has it's origin in me being a complete film buff. I have enjoyed a variety of films while being exposed to distinct genres and settings. Therefore as a filmmaker too I aspire to be versatile. I don't want to be stuck with just one kind of film. Yes, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd was quirky whereas this is a suspense drama. The difference between the two subjects and the kind of treatment meted to them has been organic. Story of 'Honeymoon….' demanded certain kind of treatment and now Talaash has been completely different. So yes, it has been one fantabulous journey for sure.

However, while 'Honeymoon…' was a lot of fun with laughter all around, this one doesn't even have any of it's actors smiling, leave aside indulging in a light hearted moment. While it is understandable that you wanted to tell a different tale and in that there was no scope of fun and smiles, as a filmmaker did you find yourself suffocated by a barrage of emotions that 'Talaash' came with?
When you see the film, you would realise that it is not really dark. The unusual thing about Talaash is the kind of emotions that are on display. Normally in a commercial Hindi cinema, you see a light hearted feel good world around you. On the contrary Talaash deals with sadness and loss that the characters are suffering from. Now that was a challenge for me too as a director and a writer to make the proceedings entertaining and engrossing despite such a theme. Still, I can say with my head high that with the kind of subject that Talaash has, it is as engaging as a comedy or an action film.

That must have been the endeavour of Aamir Khan as well, isn't it? After all, he too would have wanted the film to reach out to the widest range of audience.
Well, I would say that each one of my three key protagonists has been able to get under the skin of the character. Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji and Kareena Kapoor have been working for so long and they totally seeped themselves into the storyline. Whether it is Aamir or others, each one of them was able to make the film that personal with their performance. They made it way better than what was written on paper.

Aamir urges fans not to reveal 'Talaash' suspense

Superstar Aamir Khan, whose new film "Talaash' releases Friday, has urged his fans not to reveal the suspense of the film in public.

Superstar Aamir Khan, whose new film "Talaash' releases Friday, has urged his fans not to reveal the suspense of the film in public.

"Hey Guys, 'Talaash' is releasing. Hope you like it. One request to those of you who see the film, please don't let out the suspense. Thanks! Lots of love," Aamir wrote on his Facebook page.

"Talaash" is a crime thriller and it is Aamir's first release after "3 Idiots", which released in 2009. The movie is directed by Reema Kagti and featuresKareena Kapoor and Rani Mukherjee.

Aamir is known for his innovative promotions, but this time actor opted for a more quieter way of promoting the new film. He felt extensive promotions could bring out the suspense of the film.