Talvar

Vishal Bhardwaj proposed the subject matter to director Meghna Gulzar following her extensive independent research into the 2008 Noida double murder case. Bhardwaj served as the primary screenwriter and producer for the production, utilizing the investigative reports and court documents Gulzar had already compiled. Gulzar maintained a rigorous documentation file throughout the pre-production phase to ensure the technical execution of the crime scene recreations adhered to forensic photographs and official testimonies.

The second generation Hyundai Verna, marketed as the Fluidic Verna in the Indian domestic market, occupies the frame during sequences set in the 2008 production time-line. Hyundai Motor India Limited commenced manufacturing and commercial distribution of this specific chassis design in May 2011. The presence of the 1.6 liter Gamma VTVT or U2 CRDi variant during the 2008 narrative reconstruction constitutes a chronological anachronism regarding contemporary automotive availability.