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Key Features:
Police investigation, Grief, Mystery, Sex work, Personal tragedy, Redemption, Urban setting, Moral ambiguity, Complex characters, Intertwined lives, Psychological thriller, Emotional complexity
Tone:
serious, suspense-driven
Target Audience:
Fans of thrillers, Viewers interested in character-driven stories, Those who appreciate complex narratives, Viewers seeking emotional depth
Emotional Arc:
Intrigue → Grief → Revelation

Talaash

2012-11-30
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A cop, investigating the mysterious death of a filmstar, meets a sex-worker, while he faces some personal problems psychologically. The mystery connects these people in a way, that ultimately changes their lives.

Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Cast
Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Rani Mukerji, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rajkummar Rao, Subrat Dutta, Shernaz Patel, Gulfam Khan, Aditi Vasudev, Vivan Bhatena
Crew
Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Reema Kagti
Rating
6.768(235 votes)
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