Tarla is a biopic which is based on the life of famous chef Tarla Dalal
It stars Huma Qureshi and Sharib Hashmi in lead roles. It is available to stream on Zee5 from 7th July.
Piyush Gupta directed movie explores Tarla's life and fame through her cookbook.
Introduction : Piyush Gupta directed movie explores Tarla's life and fame through her cookbook.
Story : Tarla, a middle-class college girl, dreams big but gets married in between, navigating life's challenges.
Tarla marries engineer Nalin. A college student learns to cook after marriage, setting an example for others and becoming a successful cook.
Tarla starts a cooking class but stops it. Watch Tarla on ZEE5 to learn about her transformation into Padma Shri Tarla Dalal.
Performances : Huma's acting, particularly in Tarla Dalal, is winning hearts and commendable.
Sharib excels as an ideal husband supporting his wife, with the rest of the cast performing well.
Technicalities : Piyush wrote and directed the film, showcasing his talent in capturing a simple story on screen.
Piyush Gupta's narration is simplified, yet the movie remains straightforward and comforting, reminiscent of a simple home-cooked meal.
Gupta maintains an enjoyable, upbeat story, despite melodramatic endings, ensuring grip on the narrative.
Analysis : Tarla is a simple yet satisfying film with excellent acting and direction, featuring Huma and Sharib, who win hearts with their performances.
The film effectively uses well-written dialogues, such as Sharib's observation that women are considered Lakshmi in the country but are drawn as Lakshman Rekha.
The film's meaningful dialogues showcase husband and wife companionship, with a slight deficiency in the music section.
Verdict : This film highlights the importance of cooking as an art and a job, while also addressing the perception that life is solely spent in the kitchen.