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Karz(1980)

7.1/10
Hindi159 mins

Karz (1980) is a 159-minute Hindi film directed by Subhash Ghai. Starring Iftekhar, Tina Munim and Simi Garewal. With an audience rating of 7.1/10, Karz stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 1980.

Director:Subhash Ghai
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
11 June 1980
Director
Subhash Ghai
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 39m
GudVibe Rating
7.1/10

Storyline

A man is murdered by his wife and is reborn as a singer named Monty. While on vacation, he starts remembering his past life. He then investigates what happened to his old family and confronts his evil former wife.

A singer haunted by a past life murder.

Film Details

7.1Rating
159Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date11 June 1980
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefuluplifting
Themes
revengeloveidentityjustice
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film is an official remake of the Hollywood movie 'The Reincarnation of Peter Proud' from 1975.
  • The iconic song 'Om Shanti Om' was originally offered to singer Kishore Kumar, but he declined, so it was sung by Rafi.
  • Actress Simi Garewal, who played the villainous Kamini, was initially hesitant to take on such a negative role.
  • The film's climax was shot at the historic Fernhill Palace in Ooty, which was once a royal residence.
  • Director Subhash Ghai made a cameo appearance as a doctor in the scene where Monty undergoes hypnosis.
  • The movie was a commercial success and is credited with popularizing the reincarnation theme in Bollywood.
  • Rishi Kapoor performed his own singing for the song 'Dard-E-Dil' in the recording studio, though it was later dubbed by a playback singer.

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