Starfish is a Hindi movie directed by Akhilesh Jaiswal. It’s a love story produced by Bhushan Kumar and features actors Khushalii Kumar, Milind Soman, Ehan Bhat, and Tusharr Khanna. The movie is inspired by a book called Starfish Pickle: A Goan Adventure by Bina Nayak. The story happens in two beautiful places, Goa and Sicily, and focuses on a young woman named Tara, played by Khushalii Kumar.
Who was Arlo?
Tara loves diving and the sea helps her forget her tough past. She didn’t have a good relationship with her mother, Sukanya, and she also had problems with drugs and alcohol. Tara often went to Goa for parties to escape her life. Things change for her when she finds out she’s expecting a baby after being with Arlo, a musician from Goa. This news makes her mother very upset, and her mother takes her own life, leaving behind a note that confuses Tara. Tara eventually aborts the baby.
Feeling the need to understand her past, Tara travels to Sicily to meet Leslie Fernandes, who was friends with her mother. Leslie tells Tara something shocking: Arlo, the man she recently fell in love with, is actually her real father. This revelation deeply hurts Tara, leading her to use more drugs and alcohol.
Meanwhile, Tara’s family decides to get her married soon. They chose Aman, a Navy officer, for her. Initially, Tara agrees to the marriage, but she realizes that she truly loves Neil, another musician who looks up to Arlo. She’s also pregnant with Neil’s baby, which makes her question her decision to marry Aman. A rescue mission that she volunteers for delays her wedding, and she starts to distance herself from Aman.
Toward the end of the movie, Tara confronts Arlo to find out the truth about her mother. Arlo claims he never met Sukanya. Tara doesn’t believe him at first, but he shows her proof that he was in London when her mother was in Goa. Tara decides to believe this and tries to move on with her life.
Did Tara choose Aman or Neil?
The movie ends with a mysterious twist. After Tara leaves, Arlo throws away his ID card, hinting that he might have been lying to protect Tara. In the end, Tara chooses what makes her happy. She cancels her wedding with Aman and starts a new life with Neil and their baby.
The story ends on a happy note, with Tara opening a store for pickles, a tribute to her grandmother. This shows that she has healed from her past troubles. The movie portrays Tara’s journey as she overcomes her problems, similar to a starfish that can heal its wounds.
Throughout the movie, we see how Tara’s life is affected by her relationship with her mother and her love life. Her journey in Goa and Sicily, her interactions with Arlo, Leslie, Neil, and Aman, and her struggle with her mother’s past and her own choices all play a big role in her story.
Tara’s experiences teach her about love, forgiveness, and moving on. Despite all the challenges she faces, she finds the strength to change her life for the better. In the end, Tara’s story is about finding yourself and choosing happiness, much like a starfish finds a way to heal and grow.
