Simply A Masterpiece

everything you have heard about this movie is true.

Simple and well acted, it has tension enough to knot the stomach.

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

I was bit unhappy as they couldn't find who is the exact murderer

The movie is based on the 2008 Noida double murder case. Being a movie based on real life incident, and that too on such an infamous incident, it is necessary that each and every step in the whole process should be presented in raw form. Although the director claims that the script is completely unbiased, it can be argued that the movie has been slightly sympathetic towards the parents. Still, I would say that the writer and the director got the basics right and the way it has been presented is commendable. The film was critically acclaimed for its 'solidly constructed' screenplay leading to National Film Award for the same.Besides effort of the director and the writer, stellar performance by top-notch actor Irrfan Khan(Ashwin Kumar) and other actors like Gajraj Rao(inspector Dhaniram), Neeraj Kabi(Mr. Tandon) and Prakash Belawadi(Ramshankar Pillai, CDI Director) were the reason to its success. Irrfan Khan smoothly carves out the role of Ashwin Kumar(lead of the CDI investigating team) with his versatile and natural acting. He has been presented as a cool guy with a great sense of humour and termed as the best guy to handle the case. But eventually things do not turn around as expected(which is what this movie is all about). However it's delight to watch him and the screen he shares with Tabu(his wife) is relaxing amid such panic moments. Gajraj Rao hits the deck hard with his role as an inspector(somewhat comical but that's what you would expect from the role). Neeraj Kabi also impresses with his act. Irrfan is well supported by Prakash Belawadi on the screen and as far as roles are concerned. Talvar, internationally released as Guilty, opens to us the very minute of the incident forcing us to ponder over who was actually guilty. Not restricting to the case only, it also depicts the scenarios in our lives when we lose our balance. Like in the case of Ashwin, too much involvement in his work almost lead him to his divorce. The kind of investigation carried out by the police, the dramatic way in which a new CDI team is formed to re-investigate the case, the salacious media trial of the accused even before the court announced its verdict - who is guilty in all such scenarios? It is a fine thought provoking movie with the charm of Ashwin Kumar and light moments with Gajraj Rao. Anyone expecting just more than fight or romantic scenes, Talvar would be a great choice.

Most moving part of the movie is when you realize that whatever you know has been shown in the first ten minutes only. That's how it's justifiable that it was so important to bring this story to everyone. A lot of hard work has been done for showing the fine grains of this plot. Around 50% of the movie is what no one is aware of and that's how all false perceptions were developed in these years. I'm sure the perspective towards this case and its family will completely change after this. Known fact about weak policing has been showcased in a very good way. Although we have great police officers but they constitute very few and are present only in the top level. Sympathy to girl and his family will again rise in the minds. Now the best part comes when all these details are shown in a beautiful cinematic way. Perfect kudos to the storywriter and producer Vishal Bharadwaj for putting great efforts in bringing this forward wonderfully.Meghna Gulzar is back after many years and she showed that the trusted potential in her was not incorrect. Rising above all, this was the ultimate directorial venture. Nothing rises above the effort that is seen in her work. Although a lot of credit share also goes to the veteran editor Sreekar Prasad. Their partnership did the real wonders in this flick.Acting of all the actors were above average where no one really blasted the screen. Irrfan was certainly better than all as he portrayed his usual amazing skills.Overall, a directorial treat where great efforts have been put to portray the fine grains of this plot.

This ranks as one of the best movies I have seen recently, one with a real life incident, and making a bold statement.The script, screenplay , direction , casting and acting were truly exceptional. It was refreshing to see veteran actor Irfan Khan the lead, in his elements. Usage of satirical comedy was fitting and effective that helped in driving home the point the movie intends to make.This movie excels at delivering "sword's blows" at the bitter reality of corruption and indifference that has plagued a few pockets of the Indian bureaucracy, with the law enforcement and the sensation-hungry media in it's spotlight. It contemplates the misfortune of the innocent citizens who are made victims, instead of being delivered justice and the guilty helped out through the loop holes.Giving 9 /10, as the narrative could have been little bit more aggressive, with subtle cinematic elements.