It is always defended remake should not be compared with the original,..but it is hard to avoid. That's why I need to comment on both the movies. In Bollywood there were numerous movies made based on reincarnation such as Kudrat (1981), Karan Arjun, Hamesha, Prem or recent like Om Shanti Om.
Satish Kaushik is back again with this reincarnation tale after his 1995's Prem which was also based on 'punar janam'. Compulsarily I have to mention about the casting which is not satisfactory at all. The casting is quite poor and if we target the movie with reality it stands nowhere to a standard movie. Here are the reasons. First is casting of Himesh as the leading role Monty, which was performed by Rishi Kapoor in the original, does not ignite much to watch it. As it was spread the news that Ranbir would have been a better choice if he was offered to reprise his dad's evergreen role in this modern version of reincarnation story Karzzzz. Still then arguably Himesh's role is arranged with the exception of today's audiences, and finally did his own justified role as much as he could. Secondly, debutante actress Shweta Kumar, who is given to reprise the role originally performed by Tina Munim. She has nothing qualities to be described as an actress of Bollywood, even though she is a daughter of memorable director Indra Kumar. Besides, she has no sense of acting or speaking accent and has a long way to improve herself to be listed in A grade actresses. Third and final weakness is with Danny Denzongpa who parts as Kabira, a Muslim addicted with olden Bollywood dialogues. Although his role is interesting and performed his best here but he actually doesn't look like a Muslim at all. Shouldn't it be justified with reality?
The movie is at its peak point only when Monty (Himesh) meets vamp Princess Kamini (Urmila) and the thrilling romances between them flow forward. It was an exciting to see them together and challenging for one another. But here again something looks fake between the ageing of Himesh and Urmila with their role. Urmila doesn't suit with the role as a senior woman than Himesh, with whom the latter dates even. It has no sense at all if it is compared with Simi Garewal and Rishi Kapoor, which was far more acceptable. The remaining casts were incapable of making the story hit except Dino Morea who has a short cameo role for about 10 minutes and later sometimes sparking out with past memories.
The songs are also average, and only best for Himesh's personal fans but not beyond that. Himesh improved his acting and body languages a lots after his first Aap Ka Suroor, but only weakness with the remake story. Om Shanti Om was based on with many references from Karz but it was superb in itself and Shahrukh did almost a comparable performance with Rishi Kapoor.
Still then original are always best than the remakes, and same is the case between Karz and Karzzzz.
Satish Kaushik is back again with this reincarnation tale after his 1995's Prem which was also based on 'punar janam'. Compulsarily I have to mention about the casting which is not satisfactory at all. The casting is quite poor and if we target the movie with reality it stands nowhere to a standard movie. Here are the reasons. First is casting of Himesh as the leading role Monty, which was performed by Rishi Kapoor in the original, does not ignite much to watch it. As it was spread the news that Ranbir would have been a better choice if he was offered to reprise his dad's evergreen role in this modern version of reincarnation story Karzzzz. Still then arguably Himesh's role is arranged with the exception of today's audiences, and finally did his own justified role as much as he could. Secondly, debutante actress Shweta Kumar, who is given to reprise the role originally performed by Tina Munim. She has nothing qualities to be described as an actress of Bollywood, even though she is a daughter of memorable director Indra Kumar. Besides, she has no sense of acting or speaking accent and has a long way to improve herself to be listed in A grade actresses. Third and final weakness is with Danny Denzongpa who parts as Kabira, a Muslim addicted with olden Bollywood dialogues. Although his role is interesting and performed his best here but he actually doesn't look like a Muslim at all. Shouldn't it be justified with reality?
The movie is at its peak point only when Monty (Himesh) meets vamp Princess Kamini (Urmila) and the thrilling romances between them flow forward. It was an exciting to see them together and challenging for one another. But here again something looks fake between the ageing of Himesh and Urmila with their role. Urmila doesn't suit with the role as a senior woman than Himesh, with whom the latter dates even. It has no sense at all if it is compared with Simi Garewal and Rishi Kapoor, which was far more acceptable. The remaining casts were incapable of making the story hit except Dino Morea who has a short cameo role for about 10 minutes and later sometimes sparking out with past memories.
The songs are also average, and only best for Himesh's personal fans but not beyond that. Himesh improved his acting and body languages a lots after his first Aap Ka Suroor, but only weakness with the remake story. Om Shanti Om was based on with many references from Karz but it was superb in itself and Shahrukh did almost a comparable performance with Rishi Kapoor.
Still then original are always best than the remakes, and same is the case between Karz and Karzzzz.