Blurr Explained
Blurr |
Director: | Ajay Bahl |
Based On: | Julia's Eyes by Guillem Morales |
Cinematography: | Sudhir K. Chaudhary |
Editing: | Manish Pradhan |
Runtime: | 126 minutes |
Distributor: | ZEE5 |
Country: | India |
Language: | Hindi |
Blurr is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language horror thriller film. It has been directed by Ajay Bahl and jointly produced by Zee Studios, Outsiders Films and Echelon Productions. The film features Taapsee Pannu and Gulshan Devaiah in the leading roles.[1] [2] This is Taapsee Pannu's first project as a producer.[3] [4]
The film premiered on 9 December 2022 on ZEE5.[5] [6]
Cast
Plot
The film is the official Hindi remake of Spanish film Julia's Eyes.[7] [8]
The story is about one woman, Gayatri, finding about the untimely death of her twin sister, who was visually impaired. She then tries to uncover the mystery behind the death while struggling with her own eyesight.[9] [10]
Production
The principal photography of the film began in July 2021.[11] [12] [13] The film was wrapped up on 31 August 2021.[14] [15]
Since the protagonist of the film is visually impaired, Taapsee Pannu shot part of the film blindfolded to get the character right.[16]
Promotions
The teaser of the movie was released on 20 November 2022. [17] [18] As a part of the promotion, the movie was screened for a visually impaired audience.[19] [20]
Soundtrack
The music of the film is composed by Aditya Pushkarna, Rishi Dutta and Shivangi Bhayana while the lyrics are written by Srushti Tawade and Akshay The One.[21]
Critical reception
Anna M. M. Vetticad of Firstpost rated the film one out of five stars, and upset with the atmospherics, camera work and Taapsee Pannu’s performance. She wrote, "The larger message Blurr is aiming at gives it an interesting additional layer, even though it is not fully realised".[22] Roktim Rajpal for India Today wrote "Taapsee puts her worst foot forward and excels in a few inherently intense scenes. That said, one gets the feeling that she does not get enough scope to internalise the characters".[23] Tanul Thakur of The Wire wrote, "But Blurr resists the easy temptations, finding wrong ways to divulge personality, solidify tension, spring surprise".[24] It also earned negative review from Saibal Chatterjee who wrote,"The film loses sight of its primary purpose - delivering a thriller that makes the most of its resources while staying within its chosen parameters".[25]
External links
Notes and References
- News: Taapsee Pannu unveils first-look poster of Blurr, maiden project of her production house. India Today. 15 July 2020. 31 July 2021. 2 August 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210802040635/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/taapsee-pannu-unveils-first-look-poster-of-blurr-maiden-project-of-her-production-house-1828610-2021-07-15. live.
- News: Taapsee Pannu to lead the cast of Blurr, her first as a producer. The Times of India. 15 July 2021. 31 July 2021. 19 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231119010910/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/taapsee-pannu-to-lead-the-cast-of-blurr-her-first-as-a-producer/articleshow/84436848.cms. live.
- News: Taapsee Pannu announces her production house Outsiders Films, thriller Blurr is first film on her slate. The Indian Express. 15 July 2021. 31 July 2021. 31 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210731042534/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/taapsee-pannu-announces-her-production-house-outsiders-films-thriller-blurr-is-first-film-on-her-slate-7405501/. live.
- News: Taapsee Pannu launches production house Outsiders Films, first project 'Blurr. Deccan Chronicle. 15 July 2021. 31 July 2021. 30 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210730204014/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/entertainment/bollywood/150721/taapsee-pannu-launches-production-house-outsiders-films-first-project.html. live.
- News: 23 November 2022. Taapsee Pannu's Blurr to release on ZEE5 next month. Economic Times. 23 November 2022. 19 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231119010744/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/taapsee-pannus-blurr-to-release-on-zee5-next-month/articleshow/95708051.cms. live.
- News: 24 November 2022. Taapsee Pannu's 'Blurr' to release on ZEE5 on December 9. The Hindu. 24 November 2022. 24 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221124071448/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/taapsee-pannus-blurr-to-release-on-zee5-on-december-9/article66177581.ece. live.
- News: Taapsee Pannu and Gulshan Devaiah's next with Ajay Bahl is the remake of a Spanish horror thriller. Bollywood Hungama. 3 July 2021. 31 July 2021. 31 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210731042534/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/taapsee-pannu-gulshan-devaiahs-next-ajay-bahl-remake-spanish-horror-thriller/. live.
- News: CONFIRMED: Taapsee Pannu turns producer with Blurr, Hindi remake of Spanish psychological thriller Julia's Eyes. Bollywood Hungama. 16 July 2021. 31 July 2021. 31 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210731042534/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/shibani-dandekar-opens-sister-anusha-dandekars-condition-post-breakup-actor-karan-kundrra/. live.
- Web site: 2022-11-29 . Blurr Trailer: Taapsee Pannu as Gayatri seeks answers to uncover twin sister's death . 2022-12-11 . Bollywood Bubble . en . 11 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221211173118/https://www.bollywoodbubble.com/bollywood-news/blurr-trailer-taapsee-pannu-as-gayatri-seeks-answers-to-uncover-twin-sisters-death/ . live .
- Web site: 2022-11-29 . Blurr trailer: Taapsee Pannu is a partially blind woman looking for truth behind her identical twin's death. Watch . 2022-12-11 . Hindustan Times . en . 11 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221211171612/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/blurr-trailer-taapsee-pannu-is-a-blind-woman-seeking-truth-behind-twin-s-death-watch-101669701636345.html . live .
- News: Taapsee Pannu and Gulshan Devaiah start shooting for Blurr in Nainital. India Today. 18 July 2021. 31 July 2021. 31 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210731042533/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/bollywood/story/taapsee-pannu-and-gulshan-devaiah-start-shooting-for-blurr-in-nainital-1829630-2021-07-18. live.
- News: Taapsee Pannu's First Production Venture 'Blurr' Goes on Floors. News18. 19 July 2021. 31 July 2021. 31 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210731035053/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/taapsee-pannus-first-production-venture-blurr-goes-on-floors-see-pic-3976532.html. live.
- News: Taapsee Pannu, Gulshan Devaiah begin shooting for 'Blurr'. New Indian Express. 20 July 2021. 31 July 2021.
- News: It's a wrap for Taapsee Pannu's psychological thriller Blurr. 31 August 2021. Bollywood Hungama. 20 November 2021. 20 November 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211120050856/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/wrap-taapsee-pannus-psychological-thriller-blurr/. live.
- News: Taapsee Pannu wraps up the first schedule of psychological thriller 'Blurr'. 31 August 2021. The Times of India. 20 November 2021. 19 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231119010804/https://gum.criteo.com/syncframe?origin=publishertag&topUrl=timesofindia.indiatimes.com. live.
- News: Taapsee Pannu says shooting Blurr with 'almost zero vision' was challenging; drops BTS pic. 30 November 2022. The Times Now. 8 December 2022. 8 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221208000033/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/taapsee-pannu-says-shooting-blurr-with-almost-zero-vision-was-challenging-drops-bts-pic-bollywood-news-entertainment-news-article-95886149/amp. live.
- News: Taapsee Pannu's murder mystery 'Blurr' looks promising; teaser out! - Times of India . 2022-12-11 . The Times of India . en . 11 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221211170704/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/taapsee-pannus-murder-mystery-blurr-looks-promising-teaser-out/articleshow/95790882.cms . live .
- Web site: 'Blurr' teaser: Taapsee Pannu's intriguing murder mystery looks intense . 2022-12-11 . WION . 11 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221211170706/https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/blurr-teaser-taapsee-pannus-intriguing-murder-mystery-looks-intense-537825 . live .
- News: Taapsee Pannu's 'Blurr' special screening held for visually impaired, check film streaming date!. 6 December 2022. ZEE News. 8 December 2022. 8 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221208035817/https://zeenews.india.com/people/taapsee-pannus-blurr-special-screening-held-for-visually-impaired-check-film-streaming-date-2544728.html. live.
- News: Taapsee Pannu gets emotional at the special screening of 'Blurr'. 6 December 2022. Times Of India. 8 December 2022. 7 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221207213323/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/hindi/taapsee-pannu-gets-emotional-at-the-special-screening-of-blurr/videoshow/96022709.cms. live.
- Web site: Blurr – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. 12 December 2022. Jio Saavn. 12 December 2022. 12 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221212163328/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/blurr/RIRZ79n,dzM_. live.
- Web site: Blurr movie review: The hills are alive – and chilling – with a terrific Taapsee Pannu. Firstpost. 8 December 2022. 9 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221209035827/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/blurr-movie-review-the-hills-are-alive-and-chilling-with-a-terrific-taapsee-pannu-11777291.html. live.
- News: Rajpal . Roktim . Blurr Movie Review: Taapsee Pannu's film has nothing working for it . 10 December 2022 . . December 9, 2022 . en . 10 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221210085131/https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/blurr-movie-review-taapsee-pannu-headlines-a-bland-thriller-2307085-2022-12-09 . live .
- Web site: Review: 'Blurr' – A Remake of the Spanish Thriller 'Julia's Eyes' – Hides More Than It Reveals . 2022-12-11 . The Wire . 11 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221211170704/https://thewire.in/film/review-blurr-taapsee-pannu-remake-of-spanish-thriller-julias-eyes . live .
- Web site: Blurr Review: Taapsee Pannu Headlines Nifty Crime Drama Without Missing A Trick . 2022-12-11 . NDTV.com . 11 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221211170720/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/blurr-review-taapsee-pannu-headlines-nifty-crime-drama-without-missing-a-trick-3-stars-3591595 . live .