Critics going gaga over Aamir’s Talaash

Aamir Khan’s much-awaited filmTalaash,which hit the theatres today, has received thumbs up from critics, who termed it a superb film which cannot be missed. The real hero of the suspense-thriller is its script, written by director of the film Reema Kagti along withZindagi Na Milegi Dobarafilmmaker Zoya Akhtar, and the superb casting of the movie, where all the actors even those who have a very small part do their work with perfection, is an icing on the cake. In the film, Aamir plays troubled police inspector Surjan Singh Shekhawat, who moves to Mumbai after his son's death. He roams the streets of the city that never sleeps at night, leaving his wife Roshni (Rani Mukerji) to deal with the tragedy on her own.

Aamir’s wife Kiran Rao said, "Since I heard the script and we have been watching the shooting and now that we have watched the final cut of the film, we liked it. It is my kind of film and I really liked it". "We just hope that people also like it. The story is such that everyone will get something in it. It is emotional also, so it should also touch the audiences and will lead them to think as well," she added. Indian Express’ film criticTaran Adarshwrote, “Talaashis dramatic and absorbing, both.

Director Reema takes up an attention-grabbing premise and along with co-writer Zoya spins a tale that makes the viewer a participant of sorts. While the cop tries hard to solve the jigsaw puzzle, the spectator, with his mind wide alert by now, gets intrigued by what he observes and perceives and is keen to get to the bottom of the mystery himself/herself. That, in my opinion, is why this suspense drama works. Frankly, it's the sort of film that's extremely tough to pull off, but Reema has a strong control of the material and together with her efficient team pulls off the trick with aplomb and composure”.

Kanika Sikka of DNA wrote, Reema and Zoya have spun a gripping tale that will capture your attention from the very first minute and will definitely leave you surprised by the end of it. Though there are a few clichés, they can be ignored when you consider the entire package”.

She added, “The music by Ram Sampath helps carry the movie forward with some soulful melodies. My personal favourite isJiya Lage Na. The background score is fitting as it adds to the mystery. The cinematography is laudable as it portrays a compelling picture of the red-light areas of the city. Anand Subaya’s editing is crisp”.

Shilpa Jamkhandikar of Reuters India wrote, “It's a credit to Aamir Khan though that he carries off even these heavy bits flawlessly. Rani Mukerji, sans make-up and dressed rather shabbily, plays the part of the melancholy wife with restraint. Kareena Kapoor pouts, smiles and plays the mysterious girl on the street to the hilt, sometimes overdoing her act.

Despite its glitches and slow pace,Talaashis likely to keep you engaged for the 140 minutes you spend watching it. The trouble is, it doesn't stay with you much longer”.