Why Always The Same Story?|Nov. 27, 2015|India|139 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Bollywood;Comedy;Drama;Romance
Description: Tamasha, released in 2015, is a captivating Hindi film starring Ranbir Kapoor as Ved and Deepika Padukone as Tara. The story begins with a theatrical skit that highlights the mundane office lives of individuals, interspersed with flashbacks revealing their pasts. It then transitions to Shimla, where a young Ved is enchanted by the tales of a roadside storyteller who often blends his characters.
The narrative then shifts to Corsica, where Tara encounters Ved during a vacation. The two quickly bond and decide to keep their real identities hidden, agreeing not to fall in love as they explore the island together. They often engage in playful role-playing, with Ved pretending to be “Don” and Tara as “Mona Darling.” Despite their growing connection, Tara decides to leave Corsica after realizing her feelings for Ved.
Back in India, Tara takes over her father’s tea business in Kolkata and expands it by launching a line of tea boutiques. Four years later, while in Delhi for work, she unexpectedly reunites with Ved, who is now a product manager. Excited to rekindle their bond, Tara is disappointed to find that Ved’s once charismatic and carefree personality has drastically changed, as he behaves more formally and predictably. The film explores themes of identity, love, and the clash between societal expectations and personal freedom.
Cast director: Imtiaz Ali
Cast actor: Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor, Piyush Mishra, Vivek Mushran, Javed Sheikh, Ishtiyak Khan, Kshitij Sharma, Teddy Maurya, Yash Sehgal, Faraaz Servaia
Original name: तमाशा