Question 1

What inspired the story of Talaash: The Answer Lies Within?

Accepted Answer

The idea came from an unexplained event witnessed by co-writer Zoya Akhtar and her friends while driving down a deserted road one night, which haunted them to this day.

Question 2

Which major Bollywood stars turned down the lead role before Aamir Khan accepted it?

Accepted Answer

Saif Ali Khan, Salman Khan, and Shah Rukh Khan all turned down the lead role before Aamir Khan took the part.

Question 3

What personal preparation did Aamir Khan undertake for his role in the film?

Accepted Answer

Aamir Khan learned how to swim for the film, which took him about four months.

Question 4

What historical figure is Nawazuddin Siddiqui's character Tehmur a reference to?

Accepted Answer

Tehmur walks with a limp, referencing Timur the Lame (Tamerlane), a Mongol conqueror and ancestor to the Mughal Dynasty that ruled India.

Question 5

What conflict drives the plot of Talaash: The Answer Lies Within?

Accepted Answer

A cop investigates the mysterious death of a filmstar while facing personal psychological problems, and his encounter with a sex-worker connects them in life-changing ways.

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