Simi Garewal, renowned for her elegance and captivating screen presence, has graced silver screens with iconic performances in films like Mera Naam Joker, Chalte Chalte, and Kabhi Kabhie. However, not many may know that this graceful actress once stunned audiences with a negative role.
In 1980, Subhash Ghai released Karz, a film that became one of the top-grossing movies of the year. Even after 44 years, the film’s reincarnation theme remains popular, with its soulful songs still hummed by fans. Starring Rishi Kapoor, Tina Munim (Tina Ambani), and Simi Garewal in pivotal roles, the movie received widespread acclaim, particularly for Garewal’s character, Kamini.
Ghai initially faced challenges casting Garewal due to her refusal to portray a negative role. Over a year, he persistently attempted to change her mind. Garewal, on her website, acknowledged her initial resistance to Karz and praised Ghai’s patience and sincerity. The turning point came when Ghai, fearing the shelving of the movie and wasting 18 months of hard work, appealed to Garewal’s sense of commitment.
In the film, Garewal’s character Kamini is depicted as having murdered her husband, played by Raj Kiran, for financial gain. Garewal’s dedication to portraying this negative role was so compelling that audiences began to despise her character in real life. Despite initial reservations from her family, Garewal signed up for the role, and her portrayal of Kamini is regarded as one of her finest performances in an illustrious career.
Apart from Garewal’s stellar performance, Karz also gained immense popularity for its music, composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. The soundtrack, featuring songs like Om Shanti Om, Paisa Ye Paisa, Tu Kitne Baras Ki, Ek Haseena Thi, and Dard e Dil, earned Laxmikant Pyarelal the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director.
In retrospect, Karz stands as a timeless classic, showcasing Simi Garewal’s versatility as an actress and contributing significantly to the cultural legacy of Indian cinema.
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