India Studio

Mai aur charles is an intirguing story of the most celebrated criminals of Indian history i.e. Charles Shobhraj. The biggest draw for this film is primarily to see the story of this criminal, who during the 80's was most talked about. However when it comes to the film, it turns out be a great intriguing story , expressed in a very confusing manner. As the narrative looked more like an ensemble of events , rather than a strong storyline that has a start, build up and finish. While Randeep Hooda excelled in this role as he always does in roles where he underplays himself, someone who is lost in his own thoughts. His french accent was a delight to watch. However the plots build up seemed confused, background score most average and performances of other actors very ordinary.  Inspite of its average make as a film, viewers are coming out with certain kind of intrigue bcoz its the character of Charles Shobhraj which is so interesting and very interestingly played by Randeep....

Meghana Gulzar is like her father who has the ability to express a very tough message in such a soothing manner that it feels like poetry....Talvar is one such outstanding work from her, where she has presented a very complex subject in a very soothing pace and made it look like a complete film with all elements that typically a movie has an Intro, Story & Climax....With any one else it could have looked like a documentary... Along with a great scripting, direction its ultimately the actors who put life into a film. In case of Talvar too each and every actor be it small or large has done complete justice to the role and made the film interesting to watch....Its a gory story yet the team of Talvar has managed to present it in a far lighter yet serious manner... Having said that its Irfaan Khan who proves his mettle again and again, that in thinking roles there is no one better than him today....Irfaan ne movie mein Jaan daal di, is the thought that one would come out with aft...