Rasa (film)
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| Directed by | Angith Jayaraj Preetish Jayaraj |
| Written by | Rutuja Patil |
| Produced by | Angith Jayaraj Preetish Jayaraj Rutuja Patil |
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| Music by | Nick Montopoli |
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| Distributed by | Cinepolis |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Rasa is a 2025 Indian Hindi‑language culinary drama film directed by Angith Jayaraj and Preetish Jayaraj.[1] Produced by Purnam Films, Indian Summer Films, Haroon Rashid Films and Vidya Entertainment, it stars Shishir Sharma, Rishi Bissa, Vishishtha Chawla and Rajiv Kumar.[2][3] The story follows an aspiring chef who apprentices with a celebrated kitchen head whose dishes are said to evoke specific emotions in diners.[4][5]
Plot
Varun (Rishi Bissa), an aspiring chef, secures an apprenticeship at Ananta, a restaurant headed by Chef Ananth Nair (Shishir Sharma). The kitchen operates with a small team and strict routines. As Varun learns the house methods, he observes unusual practices linked to dishes reputed to elicit specific emotional responses. His experience leads him to consider the ethical implications of affecting diners’ feelings through cuisine and the personal costs of the techniques employed.
Cast and characters
- Shishir Sharma as Chef Ananth Nair
- Rishi Bissa as Varun
- Vishishtha Chawla as Meera
- Rajiv Kumar as Tejas Desai
- Srideep Bhattacharya
- Javed Khan King as Himself
Reception
The Times of India rated the film 3/5, noting "‘Rasa’ is a commendable attempt at a concept-driven feature that breaks away from the formulaic. It may not be visually dazzling or packed with stylised elements or songs, but it leans on the strength of storytelling, a haunting background score, and strong performances. Above all, it’s an acquired taste—but one worth sampling."[6] Film Information wrote "On the whole, Rasa is an average fare but lack of awareness and promotion will tell on its box-office performance so much that it will be remembered as a non-starter."[7]
See also
References
- ^ "'रसा' का ट्रेलर रिलीज, रहस्यों से भरपूर है शिशिर शर्मा की कलिनरी-सुपरनैचुरल ड्रामा". ETV Bharat News (in Hindi). 15 July 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "RASA: Alka Khan Turns Film Producer With Debut Project Starring Shishir Sharma". www.thedailyjagran.com. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "Shishir Sharma: "Filmmaking Is Universal—It's Not About North or South"". INDIA New England News. 19 July 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ Ganguly, Dharitri (10 July 2025). "Actor Shishir Sharma turns masterchef in the upcoming culinary drama Rasa". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "Rasa Trailer Out: Shishir Sharma Stars In A Soul-Stirring Culinary Drama Releasing On THIS Date". Zee News. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "Rasa Movie Review: Experimental but engaging, this film is a delectably made thriller". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "'RASA' REVIEW | 25 July 2025". Film Information. 25 July 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2025.