‘Karzzz’ release coincides with Simi Garewal’s birthday

Oct 16, 2008

Thu, Oct 16 12:43 PM

Mumbai, Oct 16 (IANS) Urmila Matondkar says her latest movie ‘Karzzz’, a remake of the 1980s hit of the same name, will be released Friday to coincide with the birthday of Simi Garewal who played the ferociously ambitious and villainous Kamini in the original.

‘It’s our way of saying Happy Birthday and also a reminder of how much impact the original ‘Karz’ has on audiences’ minds to this day,’ Urmila told IANS.

Added Simi Garewal: ‘Well… I know the new ‘Karzzz’ wasn’t planned as a birthday gift for me. I just hope it turns out to be a pleasant surprise.’

The new ‘Karzzz’ is directed by Satish Kaushik and Himesh Reshammiya plays the male lead in the film.

For Urmila, Kamini was one of her most challenging roles.

She said: ‘It’s one helluva of challenging role. It was a turning point in Simiji’s career. She did a fantastic job and left a lasting impact on audiences’ minds. I didn’t even dare to go where Simiji had. I adopted a completely fresh approach.

‘It stuck me that each time we look at a great villain on screen, we think of him or her - mostly him - as flamboyant and propped up by fearsome accessories, makeup, get-ups, etc - like Mogambo in ‘Mr. India’ or Gabbar Singh in ‘Sholay’. I’ve played this villain called Kamini as gorgeous and glamorous and yet she has a dark and evil side to her personality. I’ve played dark before in ‘Kaun’. But ‘Karzzz’ is something else.’