Karz

The day of reckoning for Himesh Reshammiya. His film, Karzzzzz is set to release today. This film will prove to be an acid test for Reshammiya.
Karzzz, which is a remake of the original Karz directed by Subhash Ghai, has been directed by Satish Kaushik, and will be Reshammiya's second release as a hero. The film assumes importance because it is Himesh's chance to prove that he is no fluke as an actor and neither was the success of Aap Ka Suroor, his debut acting venture. Hence, there is a lot resting on his shoulders. Adding to the pressure is the fact that he knows that he has to live up to some very high standards in acting and dancing. After all, the hero of the original Karz was Rishi Kapoor, surely one of the most accomplished actors that we have around. Then there were his boyish good looks. Himesh knows that he has neither Rishi's looks nor charm. Hence, it now remains to be seen how he has managed to mould himself into the role of Monty. That's not all. Himesh has composed the music for the film and sung most of its songs as well. It will be remembered that the Ghai film had music by composers Laxmikant Pyarelal, music which was a hit. That's another legend that he is pitting himself against. Hence, if Himesh is nervous today, one knows that there is a lot at stake here for him. He has already gone official with his statement that he is hardly at par with Rishi, having neither his looks nor talent. Sharing screen space with Himesh will be debutante Shweta Kumar and Urmila Matondkar.