Tamasha

Imtiaz Ali's fondness with regard to exploring life and free rein was evident in all his films in the past may it be Highway,Jab We Met or Rockstar,and Tamasha too falls on the same line,nevertheless being a really intriguing piece of film-making that has trademark Imtiaz stamp throughout the narration.

'Agreed All The World's A Stage' as Shakespeare quotes in his famous play,but there's always a chance to decide or re-write your own story rather than waiting for someone to write yours and act in consequence - an interesting thought that's exploited many a times before have been recycled here,but with finesse by Imtiaz in this the movie that prompts millions like Ved (Ranbir Kapoor)to choose their own destiny-An inspirational affair in all means!

Ironically,Tamasha begins with a stage play about a robotic man caught between the mechanized life and his love,which symbolizes Ved himself as we get to know in the progress of the story.The film is all about protagonist Ved caught in the dilemma of identity crisis and his reinvention of himself after he make acquaintance with free-spirited Tara (Deepika Padukone).

The complexity in presenting the lead characters and their emotions goes a bit overboard unlike other films from Imtiaz,but manages to engage till the end,thanks to soulful score by A.R. Rahman,beautiful visuals by Ravi Varman and foremost the lovely chemistry that Deepika & Ranbir share with each other.

The movie can boast of some brilliantly shot sequences like the vibrant and quirky adventure in Corsica (Teja Ka Sona)hilarious conversation between Ved & his boss,Tara's catching up with Ved for the second time and Ved confessing his story to his parent that stands out in the narrative that's a bit lengthy around 151 minutes giving a feel of minor lag particularly in the second half.

The film is certainly not for the usual masala audience in the north who are more into thoughtless entertainers in the recent past,the reason why the movie is finding it difficult to register big numbers at the B-town box office.For someone who loves the medium called cinema and respects the genuinity of a film maker Tamasha and the lead characters are to find a place in the heart for sure.

When Ranbir steals the show with his matured portrayal of protagonist Ved,Deepika's charm and innocence will make anyone fall in love with Tara in no time.The quirkiness that Ranbir and Deepika instill to the characters whenever needed is unmatchable and lifts the mood when the storyline falls in the dark patch for an instant.

Songs and backgroundscore by A.R.Rahman couldn't get better and added another dimension to the narrative.All the songs were perfectly suiting the storyline,with my personal favorite being"Tum Saath Ho" rendered by Alka Yagnik & Arijit Singh.The cuts by Aarti Bajaj could have been better.Cinematography by Ravi Varman was impressive.

Overall,Tamasha is a wakeup call for finding our true self,an enjoyable fare that's worth the money invested.Longing to see Imtiaz try something hatke next time from this similar plot though.

My Rating : 8/10

This is rather experimental for a Bollywood rom-com and I found it to be very enjoyable. The second half is on another level for a movie from this genre.

Some very good cinematography, brilliantly edited, the songs are well-placed and fun, the acting is awesome, all in all : a REALLY good Bollywood rom-com is what you have here.

Highly Recommended.

Indian audiences are so used to being force-fed crap that they fail to digest quality cinema. I expected a lot from Tamasha since the first trailer aired and was disappointed by the generic reviews i kept hearing from one and all. After much courage, i decided to watch the movie almost a month after its release and was kicking myself for letting grapevine influence my decision to delay the movie.

RK and DP have taken love stories to the next level with Tamasha. Imtiaz has outdone himself from a directorial standpoint as you will notice hints of Anurag Kashyap, Vishal Bhardwaj and even Fight Club in the second half. To be honest, i was never a big fan of DP but after Tamasha i cant ignore her acting prowess. What a stellar supporting cast. Piyush Mishra swishes his magic with whatever screen time he gets and inks his name on some of the most intense scenes in the movie. Tamasha has to be one of Bollywood's most intelligent and intelligently made movies. You can sense Imtiaz's love for street plays in the movie along with some of his own inhibitions being mirrored through RK's performance. RK is undoubtedly the best Bollywood actor at this point. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. He is not only better than any of the Khans (who have undeservedly ruled Indian cinema) but brings a sense of theater acting while carrying a money making face. With Tamasha RK is definitely back!

The beauty of the songs not only lies in the music and the lyrical quality but also in the timely placement.

Please watch this movie for a lovely cinematic relief..

When I went Horse ridding for the first time, the next day there was a lot of pain in parts of my body that I didn't even know existed.I had a similar feeling last night after watching Tamasha. Imtiaz Ali to me is a director who gave us Jab We Met and many good movies, but I don't watch movies for the directors as geniuses have a tendency of losing it. But Ali seems to have matured like a bottle of Vintage wine.I couldn't help but noticed that people had mixed feeling of the movie, well sometimes you don't have to understand something a 100% just to see and know how beautiful it is, Tamasha is without a doubt beautiful. I cannot tell you more about the movie without revealing spoilers, so I won't. But what I can tell you is that this movie is shot in the most exquisite locations and done with fantastic camera work and direction. The background score is good. Ranbir leaves his performance in Barfi a mile behind with his acting in Tamasha. He makes you smile, laugh, angry and also embarrasses you when you shed a tear in front of your spouse. Deepika makes it seem so natural and you don't for one second think that she's acting, that is how good she is. The chemistry is like what I haven't seen before. Tamasha is not a Love Story, it's a story about Love. This movie made me stay back in my seat for a minute after the credits rolled out. All I'm saying is that this Movie makes you think in ways you might have never thought before, which is a good thing once in a while.

I was damn excited for a movie with the deadly combo of Imtiaz Ali and Ranbir Kapoor including AR Rahman (cherry on top). I loved Rockstar, it was among one of my favorites in 2011. Which automatically made Tamasha my most anticipated movie of 2015 and damn was I spot on.

Tamasha is a visual treat, a movie with a PURE soul attached to it. There was a constant smile stuck on my face throughout its 139 min of runtime. Ranbir Kapoor's performance literally gave me awe-bumps (you know like goosebumps). Dayum, he's an excellent actor cum artist. Deepika was magnificent. And the songs, man. Each and everyone of it is bound to snug around your ears throughout the year.

Now let me get this straight, those who criticize this masterpiece are the same audience who disliked Rockstar, not because it was bad or something, it's just that they don't get it. They do not understand these kinda films. It's a piece of art. And I don't blame my fellow Indian audience to not to get along with these musical dramas, 'cuz they're way more inclined to commercial movies and the basic recipe of Bollywood masala crap. It's their comfort zone, and these movies make them uncomfortable.

Well, I'm shocked seeing negative remarks or even mixed reviews on such an extravagant cinema. But well, worry not 'cuz Imtiaz Ali's works are always slow burners and within a week or so Tamasha will begin. ;)