Synopsis: "Starfish," a Hindi romantic drama directed by Akhilesh Jaiswal and produced by Bhushan Kumar under T-Series Productions, unfolds the emotional journey of Tara Salgaonkar, portrayed by Khushalii Kumar. Set against the backdrop of breathtaking locales, the film delves into the intricacies of human emotions, exploring love, loss, and the complexities that bind them.
Cast:
- Khushalii Kumar as Tara Salgaonkar
- Milind Soman as Arlo
- Ehan Bhat as Neil
- Tushar Khanna as Aman Sharma
- Pawan Shankar as Martin
- Vidya Malvade as Sukanya Salgaonkar
- Jagat Singh Rawat as Tara’s father
- Leslie Fernandes as Daksh Ajit Singh
- Nikhat Khan as Tara’s grandmother
- Sambhav Jain as Kabir
- Baby Adiba Hussain as Young Tara
- Luciano Ellul as David
- Peter McLean as Jax
- Catalin Bindu as Henry
Music: The soulful soundtrack, featuring OAFF–Savera, Khaalif–Yo Yo Honey Singh, Manan Bhardwaj, and Sachet-Parampara, enriches the film's narrative. Notable tracks include the remake of Yo Yo Honey Singh's "Brown Rang" titled "Kudiye Ni Tere."
Track Listing:
- "Fanaa Kar Lo" - Arijit Singh
- "Kudiye Ni Tere" - Yo Yo Honey Singh, Harjot Kaur
- "Madhaniyan" - Manan Bhardwaj
- "Kya Humne Socha Tha" - OAFF, Nikhil D'Souza, Tulsi Kumar
- "Hold On" - OAFF, Savera, Lothika
- "Bairaage" - Sachet Tandon, Parampara Tandon
- "Yaad Ban Gaye" - Tulsi Kumar & Manan Bhardwaj
Reception: Samarth Goyal of Hindustan Times critiqued the film's narrative and editing, stating that the cinematic voyage encounters turbulent waters. Vinamra Mathur of Firstpost gave it 2.5 out of 5, expressing that "Starfish" is a mixed bag with moments of brooding mood but lacking liveliness and spirit. However, the film is praised for its beautiful locales and the performance of Milind Soman.
Release: "Starfish" embarked on its theatrical journey on 24 November 2023, immersing audiences in the tale of love's complexities. The film continued its voyage, finding a digital home on Netflix from 19 January 2024.
Experience the ebb and flow of emotions in "Starfish," where love shines brightest even in choppy waters.