The Fame Game (2022) is a thrilling drama that revolves around the mysterious disappearance of Anamika Anand, the most famous actress in Bollywood with a career spanning over three decades. Anamika Anand is widely regarded as having a perfect life, but her disappearance reveals that her seemingly idyllic life is actually a façade, with many hidden secrets waiting to be uncovered.
Starring the popular veteran Indian actress Madhuri Dixit, The Fame Game is directed by Bejoy Nambiar and Karishma Kohli, and produced by Dharmatic Entertainment. It has received critical acclaim and a rating of 7.1/10 on IMDb.
The plot of this crime, drama, family, investigation, LGBTQ, mystery, police procedural, psychological thriller is gripping and intriguing. Anamika Anand’s mysterious disappearance has left everyone in shock, including her family and colleagues. Shobha Trivedi, played by Rajshri Deshpande, is tasked with investigating the case but faces many challenges in her quest for the truth.
As the investigation progresses, more and more secrets about Anamika Anand’s life begin to emerge. Her perfect life is not what it seems on the surface. Her husband, Nikhil More (Sanjay Kapoor), is an abusive partner, and her mother is an overbearing figure in her life. Her two children struggle with their own issues and are overshadowed by their mother’s fame.
Additionally, rumors of Anamika Anand’s affair with her co-star Manish Khanna have been circulating for 20 years. This has led to many speculations about who is behind her disappearance.
The investigation led by Shobha Trivedi is a thrilling ride, and the suspenseful plot keeps the audience guessing about the outcome until the end. The acting performances of the cast, especially that of Madhuri Dixit, are outstanding.
One criticism of the drama is that the plot’s investigation lacks substance and could have been fleshed out more. Though Shobha Trivedi initially shows her investigative talents by interrogating each member of Anamika Anand’s family individually, the script did not do justice to her character. The script missed an opportunity to delve deeper into the story and show more elements of police procedural and investigation.
In conclusion, The Fame Game is an engaging drama and a must-watch for fans of Indian cinema. The story is full of suspense, with multiple twists and turns that keep the audience guessing until the end. Although the investigation plot is not as developed as one would hope, the story, acting, and direction make this a must-see.
