8 x 10 Tasveer (2009)

A man with the ability to visit the past by looking at photographs, must solve the mystery behind his father's sudden death.

Director:

Nagesh Kukunoor

Writers:

Sameer Anjaan (lyrics) (as Sameer), Bohemia (lyrics)

Stars:

Akshay Kumar, Ayesha Takia, Javed Jaffrey

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Akshay Kumar	...	Jai J. Puri / Jeet J. Puri
Ayesha Takia	...	Sheila Patel (as Ayesha Takia Azmi)
Javed Jaffrey	...	Habibullah 'Happi' Pasha (as Jaaved Jaaferi)
Girish Karnad	...	Advocate Anil Sharma
Ananth Narayan Mahadevan	...	Sundar Puri (as Anant Mahadevan)
Benjamin Gilani	...	Jatin Puri
John Sampson	...	Banff Ranger John
Rushad Rana	...	Adit
Sharmila Tagore	...	Savitri
Uttara Baokar	...	Bibiji
Pia Shah	...	Sally Kohli
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Wendy Lumby	...	Restaurant Patron
Andrea Tully	...	Andy Bourdain

Storyline

8 X 10 revolves around Jai, a man who has the power to see into the past. He uses this power to help people even though using it nearly kills him every time. When his father, Jatin, dies in a mysterious boating accident, Jai's suspicion is aroused by the appearance of an oddball detective, Happi. The only article that can help him in his investigation is an 8 X 10 photograph taken just minutes before the accident by his mother Savitri that shows Jatin surrounded by his best friend and lawyer, Anil, his adopted son, Adit and younger brother, Sundar. Jai decides to use this photograph to go into the past to unravel the mystery surrounding Jatin's death. As he discovers clues he realizes that his father was actually murdered and that everyone on the boat had a motive. Now on a mission to unmask the killer, he undertakes the dangerous journey of visiting the past repeatedly. A cat and mouse game ensues, with the killer outwitting Jai at every turn. As the bodies pile up and time begins to...

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Plot Keywords:

photograph | twin brother | villain played by lead actor | tragic villain | blood transfusion | 

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Taglines:

I have a secret.

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Genres:

Crime | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

India

Language:

Hindi

Release Date:

3 April 2009 (India)

Also Known As:

Eight by Ten

Filming Locations:

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

INR 35,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Sahara One Motion Pictures,Mirah Entertainment,Percept Picture Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

117 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Akshay Kumar's favorite film even though it flopped badly at the box office

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Quotes

Habibullah Pasha 'Happi': I am 'Happi' with an i.

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Soundtracks

Haafiz Khuda - Remix
Written by Irfan Siddiqui
Composed by Salim Merchant and Salim-Sulaiman
Performed by Mohit Chauhan and Tulsi Kumar
Courtesy of Super Cassettes Industries Limited (T-Series)

User Reviews

A must watch Thriller

From this year, I have observed that the Hindi cinema is taking a new leaf, more realistic, strong scripted and less dreamy story line, all in all its good to watch some really good movies in 2009. Way to go Bollywood.....Coming to the movie, from the start it will take you inside more deeply with every scene and your mind starts to think what could be the end? I definitely say the direction is way too good and every time he goes into the picture, you urge for one more second to find out the suspense. However, the sound effects could be better.

Akshay has done a fantastic job i think he should have to look forward for some serious roles and just have to take a step back from his comedy stature. Javaid has fulfilled the character requirement and the rest are good. Ayesha Takia was'nt of much impact in her role. The movie is a good way to spend a Saturday night and believe me you will enjoy.