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punjini

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Posted: 17 years ago

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Has everyone noticed how before any HR song is sung by any contestant in SRGMP, Himesh prefaces it with "Don't compare this with my original song. I have a very unconventional voice".

I have just got SICK of this explanatory preface.

Have you see Shankar Mahadevan giving this kind of a stupid preface before his songs are sung by contestants?

In fact when HR starts saying that, I say "Anyone singing is going to make it better than the original!!"

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Abhilasha

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Posted: 17 years ago

#122

Originally posted by: Gauri_3

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😆😆😆 This one's just plain bad and I recommend you stay far away.

Rating: 1 / 5 (Poor)

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/masands-verdict-karzzzz-a-lazy-ripoff---pics/76105-8-p1.html

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Rajeev Masand is a noted critic and doesn't criticise a film just like that , thanks for posting this Gauri, we will avoid this movie like rattle snake 😆

BTW why HR keeps dedicating his movie to rickshaw and tempo wallas..??? 😆

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Reema

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Posted: 17 years ago

#123

Originally posted by: Gauri_3

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Reema

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Posted: 17 years ago

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Originally posted by: punjini
Has everyone noticed how before any HR song is sung by any contestant in SRGMP, Himesh prefaces it with "Don't compare this with my original song. I have a very unconventional voice".

I have just got SICK of this explanatory preface.

Have you see Shankar Mahadevan giving this kind of a stupid preface before his songs are sung by contestants?

In fact when HR starts saying that, I say "Anyone singing is going to make it better than the original!!"

Thats true, because HR's voice is very different and we are use to hearing those songs in his voice as they are played so often everywhere (in India atleast). So its good that he tells the audience not to think of the song in his voice. I have heard contestants sing Jhalak Dikhlaja etc but they never have the great impact which the original has.

As far as Shankar goes, he is the great conventional singer. A singer which is best suited for playback, he has such a sweet voice that it goes well on all songs. Plus since he is a great playback singer, his voice can go on any actor like SRK, Amitabh (Jhoon Barabar) or any new comer. Thats why he does not need to tell this to the audience. He voice and singing style is universal and perfect for playback. While HR's singing style is personal and distinctive, which has given him an identity. Thus it is good to inform that people should not look for his identity when someone else is singing it.

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Reema

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Posted: 17 years ago

#125

Since people are posting reviews here, I will also post a review from Taran Adarsh (who is the editor of Trade guide) and critic since 20 years, when some of the other critics were not even born :

Okay, so we all know what Subhash Ghai's KARZ is all about, don't we? After all, it's a film worth recollecting and recalling even after three decades of its first release. Ghai Indianised THE REINCARNATION OF PETER PROUD beautifully, packing just about every ingredient that makes a complete masala film. Satish Kaushik's interpretation of KARZ remains loyal to its predecessor.

Comparisons between the old and the new are inevitable. In fact, every aspect of KARZZZZ will be under a scanner, right from Rishi-Simi/Himesh-Urmila, the winning musical score by L.P./Himesh, the dramatic moments, et al. So let's come to the point right away, to the answer you've been waiting for. Is KARZZZZ worth the hype?

Let's get one thing straight. And this is very, very important and one shouldn't overlook this fact. This is a masala film; the makers never ever promised new-age cinema. Given the fact that KARZZZZ talks of punar janam, plus there's a dash of mythology, as also everything that goes into the making of an entertainer, just don't expect anything path-breaking from KARZZZZ. Also, don't expect KARZZZZ to pander to the tastes of the multiplex junta.

KARZZZZ is a hardcore masala film and if you relish the masala entertainers of yore, go ahead, you would relish Satish Kaushik's interpretation of KARZ as well.

KARZZZZ has the soul of KARZ, but there's a twist in the tale. You can say that writer Shiraz Ahmed hasn't picked up the script in entirety. He has added a new twist to the tale [the KARZ loyalists might call it tampering], which may find its share of advocates and adversaries.

Another reason why KARZZZZ works is the kind of energy and confidence Himesh radiates. In AAP KAA SURROOR, he played himself, Himesh Reshammiya. In KARZZZZ, he's Monty. He has to look the character, but most importantly, he has to act. And surprise, surprise, surprise, Himesh gets the demanding role right.

Himesh may not have the charisma of SRK, he may not be talented like Aamir, he may not be dashing and debonair as Salman and Akshay, but you can't turn your eyes away from the fact that he has oodles of confidence and that makes the job easier. Also, comparisons with Rishi Kapoor are inevitable. Well, Rishi Kapoor was matchless and KARZ continues to remain a shining medal to this date, but even the harshest of critics would agree that Himesh is here to stay.

Yet, all said and done, KARZZZZ has the potential to strike gold, winning the hearts of the aam junta -- its target audience. Watch it as a homage to the cinema of 1980s and there're bright chances that you would root for the new Monty as well. Simply put, go for it!

It's a Himesh show all the way. His music caters to the popular tastes. In fact, the songs are already a rage and the tracks are a visual treat as well. As an actor, Himesh strives to look the part and succeeds. He has lost weight, his styling [Roopa Chadha] is perfect and as an actor, he takes giant strides. Urmila is top notch. In two scenes mainly. One, at the very outset. Two, towards the end, when she confronts Himesh.

Shweta Kumar is a pretty face, but there's not much meat in her character since the story primarily revolves around Monty and Kaamini. Dino Morea leaves a mark. Danny Denzongpa is ideal for the part. Gulshan Grover is wasted. Ditto for Raj Babbar. Rohini Hattangadi and the actress enacting the role of the sister are good. Bakthiyaar Irani acts well. Asrani provides some light moments. Himani Shivpuri is alright.

On the whole, KARZZZZ is rich in entertainment. Himesh's tremendous popularity amongst masses, its chartbusting musical score and the fact that it's a remake of a much-loved film will only lure masses in hordes. Besides, it's an open ground for KARZZZZ at the ticket window, what with the euphoria of all past releases having dried up. At the box-office, the film should fetch a thunderous start and in due course, should be amongst the biggest achievers of the year in terms of business. Reincarnation themes have a super-successful track record, right from KARZ to KARAN ARJUN to OM SHANTI OM. Now add KARZZZZ to this list. Damn the pseudo critics who even rubbished KARZ three decades ago. Go by your instinct and have a blast!

Edited by ReemAnshu - 17 years ago

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punjini

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Posted: 17 years ago

#126

Originally posted by: ReemAnshu

Thats true, because HR's voice is very different and we are use to hearing those songs in his voice as they are played so often everywhere (in India atleast). So its good that he tells the audience not to think of the song in his voice. I have heard contestants sing Jhalak Dikhlaja etc but they never have the great impact which the original has.

As far as Shankar goes, he is the great conventional singer. A singer which is best suited for playback, he has such a sweet voice that it goes well on all songs. Plus since he is a great playback singer, his voice can go on any actor like SRK, Amitabh (Jhoon Barabar) or any new comer. Thats why he does not need to tell this to the audience. He voice and singing style is universal and perfect for playback. While HR's singing style is personal and distinctive, which has given him an identity. Thus it is good to inform that people should not look for his identity when someone else is singing it.

Well, he does not need to inform each and every time that he has an unconventional voice - if he is so famous then people would already know, right? Or is he worried that there are many who have not yet heard his unconventional voice?

Shankar is the complete singer or rather the complete music artist - who can sing anything, anyhow be it rock/bhangra/classical/soft/ power packed/ ANYTHING. His voice makes other voices sound weak and in-need-of-training (witness the latest episode of SRGMP when he sang with each and every contestant).

Now if only Shankar had called Himesh to come and accompany him, you would have heard Himesh coming with his standard whine "mera to unconventional voice hain, main inke saath nahin gaa sakta"

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Reema

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Posted: 17 years ago

#127

Originally posted by: punjini
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Thats true, because HR's voice is very different and we are use to hearing those songs in his voice as they are played so often everywhere (in India atleast). So its good that he tells the audience not to think of the song in his voice. I have heard contestants sing Jhalak Dikhlaja etc but they never have the great impact which the original has.

As far as Shankar goes, he is the great conventional singer. A singer which is best suited for playback, he has such a sweet voice that it goes well on all songs. Plus since he is a great playback singer, his voice can go on any actor like SRK, Amitabh (Jhoon Barabar) or any new comer. Thats why he does not need to tell this to the audience. He voice and singing style is universal and perfect for playback. While HR's singing style is personal and distinctive, which has given him an identity. Thus it is good to inform that people should not look for his identity when someone else is singing it.

Now if only Shankar had called Himesh to come and accompany him, you would have heard Himesh coming with his standard whine "mera to unconventional voice hain, main inke saath nahin gaa sakta"

I dont see a big deal in him informing. I feel that there are certain songs which are engraved in people's mind as HR songs and the difference between him singing and anyone else singing is huge in terms of voice / tone etc (some may like it some may not) but he is reminding because generally people compare a song in reality shows with the original (the judges also comment at times & compare with orginal). In HR's case any comparison is not good because his voice is extremely diff. So no harm in reminding people as they are the ones who will vote.

With regards to Shankar, I have already mentioned that he is a great singer and complete in every aspect.

As far as Himesh singing with Shankar, it would not have been a good idea unless the song was such that it would support a conventional and perfect voice with an unconventional / limited voice.

But if you may recall, there have been songs like Aap Ki Kashish which was a beautiful blend of both voices, so was the title track of Apne - Apne Toh Apne hote hain (sung by Sonu & HR)

Edited by ReemAnshu - 17 years ago

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Posted: 17 years ago

#128

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Blue Font - Gauri_3

Black Font - Gauri's previous posts......too tired to type them all over again so quoted myself😉😆

Originally posted by: ReemAnshu

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200467

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Posted: 17 years ago

#129

Originally posted by: punjini
Has everyone noticed how before any HR song is sung by any contestant in SRGMP, Himesh prefaces it with "Don't compare this with my original song. I have a very unconventional voice".

I have just got SICK of this explanatory preface.

Have you see Shankar Mahadevan giving this kind of a stupid preface before his songs are sung by contestants?

In fact when HR starts saying that, I say "Anyone singing is going to make it better than the original!!"

Bang on target, Punjini😆 He is insecure that's why he blabbers so much.

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200467

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Posted: 17 years ago

#130

Originally posted by: Abhilasha1980

Rajeev Masand is a noted critic and doesn't criticise a film just like that , thanks for posting this Gauri, we will avoid this movie like rattle snake 😆

BTW why HR keeps dedicating his movie to rickshaw and tempo wallas..??? 😆

😆😆 yep, I have noted whom he dedicates his stuff to and then after whom he actually runs and is desperate to woo them😆 Bahut baar ussey beg kartey dekha hai Sallu, Abhishek and aur bhi doosron sey😆

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