Tarla Explained

Tarla
Director:Piyush Gupta
Starring:
Music:Nilotpal Bora
Suhit Abhyankar
Rohan Vinayak
Cinematography:Salu K. Thomas
Editing:Gaurav Aggarwal
Distributor:ZEE5
Runtime:127 minutes
Country:India
Language:Hindi

Tarla is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language biopic on Indian chef and cookbook author Tarla Dalal. It features Huma Qureshi in the titular role.[1] [2] [3] The film has been directed by Piyush Gupta and produced by Ronnie Screwvala, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari.[4] [5] The film was released on ZEE5.[6] [7]

Plot

Tarla is a woman who wants to achieve something significant in life but her family insists on getting her married. Though Tarla's husband, Nalin, is all set to stand by her side with her choices, gender duties result in her imagination and desire taking a back seat. Despite being a pure vegetarian, Nalin's extreme liking for non-vegetarian food is a matter of surprise.

She started preparing vegetarian delicacies that followed non-vegetarian food items and gave them a run for their money. After teaching her neighbour's kid to cook, she started giving cooking classes, and this was the turning point in her journey to start a tribe in the world of cooking.

Cast

Production

The principal photography began in April 2022.[9] Most of the film was shot in Mumbai. The shoots were wrapped up by June 2022.[10] [11] [12]

Soundtrack

Tarla
Type:soundtrack
Artist:Nilotpal Bora, Suhit Abhyankar and Rohan Vinayak
Released:1 July 2023
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Length:17:02
Label:Zee Music Company

The music is composed by Nilotpal Bora, Suhit Abhyankar and Rohan Vinayak. Lyrics penned by Suhit Abhyankar, Hussain Haidry, Shreyas Jain and Manoj Yadav.

Reception

The film received mixed responses from critics. Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV wrote, "Tarla works especially well as an understated drama about a woman negotiating her space at home and in the world."[13] The Times of India while rating it 3.5 out of 5, commented, "'Tarla' serves up a decent cinematic treat, reminding us of the power of pursuing our passions and breaking free from societal constraints."[14] Nandini Ramnath, writing for Scroll.in wrote, "Nearly every scene is about food – its making, its reception, its importance in the grand scheme of things."[15]

Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express criticised the film, calling it "but never quite as flavourful".[16] The Hindu wrote, "The film also fails to unlock the persona of Tarla in a satisfying manner."[17]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Huma Qureshi to play Tarla Dalal in celebrity chef's biopic . The Hindu . 19 April 2022 . 29 May 2023 . 29 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230529185336/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/huma-qureshi-to-play-tarla-dalal-in-celebrity-chefs-biopic/article65334846.ece . live .
  2. Web site: Huma Qureshi to play Tarla Dalal in India's first ever Home chef's biopic . Firstpost . 19 April 2022 . 29 May 2023 . 29 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230529185347/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/bollywood/huma-qureshi-to-play-tarla-dalal-in-indias-first-ever-home-chefs-biopic-10572571.html . live .
  3. Web site: 'Tarla' First Look: Huma Qureshi to Be Seen As First-Ever Home Chef Tarla Dalal . The Quint . 19 April 2022 . 29 May 2023 . 29 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230529185348/https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/bollywood/huma-qureshi-playing-tarla-dalal-first-ever-home-chef#read-more . live .
  4. Web site: Ronnie Screwvala to back biopic on Tarla Dalal . Live Mint . 26 April 2022 . 29 May 2023 . 29 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230529185347/https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/ronnie-screwvala-to-back-biopic-on-tarla-dalal-11650955806911.html . live .
  5. Web site: All You Need To Know About Huma Qureshi's 'Tarla', Film Based On Late Chef Tarla Dalal's Life . IndiaTimes . 20 May 2023 . 29 May 2023 . 29 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230529185337/https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/binge/all-you-need-to-know-about-huma-qureshis-tarla-film-based-on-late-chef-tarla-dalals-life-603218.html . live .
  6. News: Huma Qureshi's 'Tarla', Nawazuddin Siddiqui's 'Haddi', Manoj Bajpayee's 'Silence' and others opt for direct OTT release; deets inside . The Times of India . 20 May 2023 . 28 May 2023 . 28 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230528174841/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/huma-qureshis-tarla-nawazuddin-siddiquis-haddi-manoj-bajpayees-silence-and-others-opt-for-direct-ott-release-deets-inside/articleshow/100370278.cms?from=mdr . live .
  7. Web site: Huma Qureshi's biopic 'Tarla' opts for direct OTT release . The Tribune (India) . 29 May 2023 . 28 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230528121530/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/huma-qureshis-biopic-tarla-opts-for-direct-ott-release-509690 . live .
  8. Web site: Tarla fame actress Huma Qureshi was nervous to play Tarla Dalal for THIS reason... Read on to find out here . The Free Press Journal . 29 May 2023 . 29 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230529185337/https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/tarla-fame-actress-huma-qureshi-was-nervous-to-play-tarla-dalal-for-this-reason-read-on-to-find-out-here . live .
  9. News: Huma Qureshi starts shoot of Tarla Dalal biopic . The Tribune (India) . 17 April 2022 . 29 May 2023 . 29 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230529215149/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/huma-qureshi-starts-shoot-of-tarla-dalal-biopic-exclusive/articleshow/90886121.cms . live .
  10. News: Huma Qureshi wraps up Tarla Dalal biopic: 'Her journey has definitely left an impression on my soul' . The Tribune (India) . 17 April 2022 . 29 May 2023 . 29 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230529215149/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/huma-qureshi-starts-shoot-of-tarla-dalal-biopic-exclusive/articleshow/90886121.cms . live .
  11. Web site: Huma Qureshi spotted in Mumbai shooting for the Tarla Dalal biopic . MidDay . June 2022 . 29 May 2023 . 29 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230529190840/https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/huma-qureshi-spotted-in-mumbai-shooting-for-the-tarla-dalal-biopic-23229827 . live .
  12. Web site: Huma Qureshi wraps up shoot of TarlaDalal biopic in 37 days . The Tribune (India) . 29 May 2023 . 29 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230529185347/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/huma-qureshi-wraps-up-shoot-of-tarladalal-biopic-in-37-days-402282 . live .
  13. Web site: Tarla Review: Moderately Scrumptious With Huma Qureshi In Piping-Hot Form . NDTV . 11 July 2023 . 11 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230711014514/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/tarla-review-moderately-scrumptious-with-huma-qureshi-in-piping-hot-form-3-stars-4185134 . live .
  14. News: TARLA REVIEW : A SAVOURY TALE OF HEARTWARMING MOMENTS & PERFORMANCES . The Times of India . 11 July 2023 . 11 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230711014513/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/tarla/ottmoviereview/101550993.cms . live .
  15. Web site: 'Tarla' review: Tarla Dalal biopic rarely wavers from the recipe book . Scroll . 7 July 2023 . 11 July 2023 . 11 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230711014516/https://scroll.in/reel/1051901/tarla-review-tarla-dalal-biopic-rarely-wavers-from-the-recipe-book . live .
  16. Web site: Tarla movie review: Where's the food in Huma Qureshi-starrer about India's kitchen queen? . The Indian Express . 7 July 2023 . 11 July 2023 . 11 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230711014515/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/tarla-movie-review-wheres-the-food-in-huma-qureshi-film-about-kitchen-queen-8802456/ . live .
  17. News: 'Tarla' movie review: A simplistic, flat narration dilutes a fascinating story . The Hindi . 7 July 2023 . 11 July 2023 . 11 July 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230711014514/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/tarla-movie-review-a-simplistic-flat-narration-dilutes-a-fascinating-story/article67052929.ece . live .