Tamasha (2015)

Deepika helps Ranbir find his true self after Ranbir has lost himself in a socially accepted society.

Director:

Imtiaz Ali

Writer:

Imtiaz Ali

Stars:

Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor, Piyush Mishra

5 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Deepika Padukone	...	Tara
Ranbir Kapoor	...	Ved
Piyush Mishra	...	Storyteller
Javed Sheikh	...	Ved's Father
Vivek Mushran	...	Ved's boss
Naila Grewal	...	Clown & Fangirl
Sushma Seth
Ishtiyak Khan	...	Rajesh Autowala
Teddy Maurya	...	Servant
Ishwak Singh
Kshitij Sharma	...	Theatre Artist
Kanwalpreet Singh
Yash Sehgal	...	Younger Ved
Nikhil Bhagat	...	Tara's Father
Punam Singh	...	Tea Executive

Storyline

Tamasha is about the journey of someone who has lost his edge in trying to follow socially acceptable conventions of society. The film is based on the central theme of abrasion and loss of self that happens in an attempt to find oneself.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Country:

India

Language:

Hindi

Release Date:

27 November 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Spectacle

Filming Locations:

Corsica, France

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$1,006,059, 29 November 2015, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$1,980,235, 6 December 2015

Company Credits

Production Co:

Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, iFilm France, iFilm France

Technical Specs

Runtime:

139 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

First schedule of the film was shot in Corsica and the remaining was in Mumbai

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Goofs

During the song 'Matargashti', during the last dance sequence alongside the railing on the cliff, Deepika's skirt is longer than that which she wears throughout the rest of the song (at least 4 inches longer)

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Connections

References Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973)

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Soundtracks

Chali Kahani
Written by: Irshad Kamil
Produced by: A.R. Rahman
Performed by: Sukhwinder Singh, Haricharan and Haripriya

User Reviews

Ranbir Kapoor delivers a career best performance in this Imtiaz Ali film

If you are a die-hard RK fan, you're going to like what you see. Directed by Imtiaz Ali, Tamasha brings RK and Deepika Padukone on the big-screen once again.

Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone's reunion on the big-screen is one major reason why people are flogging to theatres, to catch Tamasha. After Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, RK and Dippy come together once again to remind us, how flawless they look as an on-screen couple. The trailer gave us the crux of the venture and I personally believed that Tamasha is essentially about Dippy and RK's togetherness and how they overcome the battle of being in a complicated and unconventional relationship. But as the film progresses, I realize that it is in truth, an out and out Ranbir Kapoor film and a story about his journey. As I sit back and write this review, flashes of RK's scenes from the film come to mind and I'm further convinced of the fact that he has owned this Imtiaz Ali directional. However apart from this, I find little reason to convince people to watch this film.

For any story, the beginning and the end is crucial. And Tamasha sets its foot on the right note. Packed with brilliant visuals, the base of Ved's character and his imaginative world is formed in an appealing way where we are taken back to the stories of Ramayana, Romeo and Juliet, etc. Ranbir Kapoor proves yet again, that he is one of the finest actors we have in Bollywood. His impeccable act is what makes the venture interesting in the second half. He is convincing as a lost soul searching for meaning, and proves his versatility while playing the lunatic, jilted lover, don Teja, a storyteller, etc. Imtiaz Ali makes sure to give viewers a visual treat by capturing the serene locations of Corsica. AR Rahman's music is sheer perfection and adds flavor to the plot line. My favourites are Tum Saath Ho and Heer Toh Sad Hai. RK and Dippy's chemistry in the first half is natural and sizzling, no surprises there. The actors live up to the expectations as a couple and prove that they are in fact, capable of being tagged as he modern day Raj and Simran of Bollywood.

BUT the film is haphazard in its treatment and lacks spontaneity. The first half of Tamasha is predictable. Where RK lives up to his eccentric, impulsive avatar in the first half, Deepika stumbles to play her part with the same conviction. Moreover, her character doesn't have much to offer. So blame it on the writing. Imtiaz Ali gives us yet another soul searching film after Highway and Rockstar. After having watched Tamasha, I wish to ask Imtiaz, "What next?" Though this topic seems to be close to the director's heart, I can't help but think that Imtiaz's creativity is stagnating with the same soul searching ventures over and over again. I wish to see a different plot from the filmmaker for his next. There are parts where Tamasha will test your patience. The sequences drag on unnecessarily and soon, this venture comes across as a mere compilation of scenes, having no flow. Till the time RK's solo plot starts, this venture doesn't have much to offer.

If soul searching and matters beyond your mundane existence intrigue you then Tamasha is the perfect film to watch. Also we need more of RK in our lives I say!