Tarla Dalal, the late Indian chef, was a food journalist, author, and host of the popular cooking shows The Tarla Dalal Show and Cook It Up. A homemaker by profession, she rose to become one of India’s most famous chefs and the first Indian to be awarded the Padma Shri in culinary arts. She was also a pioneer in popularizing vegetarian culture in India.
The inspiring story of Tarla Dalal, the late Indian chef and culinary icon, has finally been adapted into a film. The film, titled “Tarla,” stars Huma Qureshi as Dalal and was released on the OTT platform Zee5 on July 7, 2023.
Early reviews of “Tarla” have been positive, with many critics praising Qureshi’s performance and the film’s heartwarming story. The Times of India gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, calling it “a heartwarming biopic that will leave you inspired.” The Hindu also gave the film a positive review, calling it “a must-watch for fans of Tarla Dalal and anyone who loves a good underdog story.”
Check twitter review as the netizens applauded the film, have a look:
#Tarla – Movie Review
‘Heartwarmingly Flavourful….’
– RJ #DivyaSolgama (4/5)Tarla is not a film, but a feeling & a emotion which has been displayed in such a simple & honest manner.#HumaQureshi slides into the skin of her character & makes us believe that it’s Tarla & not… pic.twitter.com/rwYUnuCXAv
— RJ️9⃣ Divya (दिव्य) Solgama (@DIVYASOLGAMA) July 7, 2023
#Tarla – Movie Review
‘Heartwarmingly Flavourful….’
– RJ #DivyaSolgama (4/5)Tarla is not a film, but a feeling & a emotion which has been displayed in such a simple & honest manner.#HumaQureshi slides into the skin of her character & makes us believe that it’s Tarla & not… pic.twitter.com/rwYUnuCXAv
— RJ️9⃣ Divya (दिव्य) Solgama (@DIVYASOLGAMA) July 7, 2023
One Twitter user tweeted that Huma Qureshi’s appearance and voice did not match the late chef Tarla Dalal. The user gave credit to the film’s small-scale feminism, but they felt that Qureshi was miscast in the role.
Another Twitter user questioned why Huma Qureshi, who is a Muslim, should play the role of a vegetarian. The user felt that this was a misrepresentation of the Muslim community, and that Qureshi should have been cast in a different role.
