Tamasha movie is about a boy who loved storytelling but, like most Indian kids, was forced into engineering and becoming just another “mediocre” guy. The movie shows him exploring all his emotions and finally jumping into becoming what he always wanted. That boy is Ved, played by Ranbir Kapoor. Now what changed suddenly? Why did he suddenly want to leave that boring daily life and become someone he could respect? The girl — Tara — played by Deepika Padukone.
They met in Corsica and had a great week together. Everything was spontaneous, full of life. But when they got back to India, Ved wasn’t the same guy Tara had fallen in love with. Now what? Tara, still madly in love, dated him for about a year. But when Ved proposed, Tara realized she couldn’t live with this corporate robot version of Ved. She had loved the free spirit, the storyteller, not the suited-up machine. She said no. That rejection pushed Ved into crazy mode. He went all out, reliving his anger, losing himself completely, and eventually found his real self again. In the end, he does what he loves — telling stories — and obviously, he’s finally happy.
Now, let’s talk from a viewer’s side. Acting? Great. Story? Fine but honestly not that great. Cinematography? Beautiful. Again, story? Nah. We’ve seen the same plot over and over. It’s the same old story of putting your childhood dreams in a locked box and then someone shows up, breaks the lock, and boom — you’re a brand-new person. 3 Idiots did it years ago, way better. Rancho helped Raju and Farhan without making it feel forced. Even Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu showed something similar, where Riana pulled Rahul out of his comfort zone.
The big difference? How the story is told. 3 Idiots made you cry, laugh, and think about your own life. Tamasha mostly just made me sit there. I didn’t cry, didn’t feel connected, just watched. It didn’t touch me. Honestly, it felt a little annoying.
Deepika’s role is close to nothing. Bollywood never gets how to write women properly. The only movie that gets it right is Hasee Toh Phasee — and funny enough, that movie flopped. Maybe acting was the case here. Coming back to Tamasha, Ranbir did a great job, the locations were perfect, but that’s about it. The biggest issue was how everything was delivered. The movie starts in Corsica — zero background, no idea what’s happening — just two strangers making random rules. Ved is a completely different guy there. Then they come back to India and suddenly he’s a workaholic maniac? Not relatable at all. Except for growing a beard, people don’t just change personalities like that.
Then the whole anger phase — sure, the movie is called Tamasha but that doesn’t mean you had to do actual tamasha without any control. Ved’s behavior was scary at times, felt less emotional and more like a breakdown you didn’t want to watch.
I could keep ranting, but the point is — Tamasha is kinda pointless. If you haven’t seen it, honestly, don’t waste your time. If you still want to, good luck. I can bet you won’t watch it twice.
P.S. — Watch Hasee Toh Phasee instead. Similar idea, but way better. You won’t regret it.
A Little More About Tamasha (Just So You Know)
Tamasha was released on 27 November 2015. Directed by Imtiaz Ali and produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, the movie had all the makings of a classic — great actors, big budget, beautiful locations. The music, composed by A.R. Rahman, was one of the best parts honestly. You can still find Tamasha on Netflix, but not for long — it’s reportedly leaving Netflix India by the end april 2025. So if you still feel like giving it a shot, this might be your last chance on that platform. Otherwise, you’ll have to rent it or buy it elsewhere.
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