Kismat Konnection, as the title says is all about Kismat. The movie marks the return of veteran director Aziz Mirza (Yes Boss, Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, Chalte Chalte, Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani). The one common feature in every Aziz Mirza film has been Shahrukh Khan but for the role of Raj Malhotra in Kismat Konnection, Aziz wanted someone about 15 years younger to SRK. Shahid Kapoor was roped in; Vidya Balan was signed opposite Shahid. There was a lot of curiosity around the lead pair, for most believed Vidya looked much older to Shahid. So does their chemistry work? Is Aziz Mirza in form after a long break from direction? Is Kismat Konnection worth a watch?
Before the review, the story of Kismat Konnection… Raj Malhotra (Shahid Kapoor), an architect was a topper in studies, sports, acting and almost everything in college. His friends believe he would grace the cover of the Times Magazine in 3 years. 5 years pass by and Raj is still struggling for his first big break.
Frustrated with his Kismat, Raj meets Hasina Bano Jaan (Juhi Chawla), who promises to free him from all his worries. Haseena says there is a force that could prove to be his lucky charm; he just needs to recognize it. Enter Priya (Vidya Balan), his lucky charm. Everything that Raj touches with Priya by his side turns into gold. With Priya, Raj believes he can fulfill his dreams. Soon Raj manages to secure his dream contract with Mr Gill (Om Puri), for the construction of a shopping mall. There are 2 issues though, Priya is fighting for the survival of a community centre and the shopping mall is set to be built on the centre…
Kismat Konnection Review
Kismat Konnection is a light entertainer, a simple love story without glitz, glamour and item numbers. But the major problem with Kismat Konnection is its pace, it gets terribly boring in most parts of the first half and some parts of the second. The music, key to a movie of this genre, is below average and mostly breaks the flow of the film. Also the chemistry between the lead pair is disappointing. Except for one moment on the cruise, the love story is filled with dull moments that are neither exciting nor does it make you feel for the characters.
Unlike Aziz Mirza’s previous movies like Yes Boss and Chalte Chalte which had just the right combination of romance and comedy, Kismat Konnection lacks both. Few glaring flaws in the story, Raj a struggling architect owns a comfortable luxuriously furnished house in Canada, a car along with a super large LCD Television. Not bad for struggler eh? The story in the second half too is hard to digest, especially the character of Boman Irani (Yes, he has a small special appearance).
Shahid Kapoor finally succeeds in looking and acting like SRK of the 90s. His dialogue delivery and body language were always similar and compared to the superstar, but here he could be easily mistaken as a almost perfect duplicate. You gotta give it to Shahid though; he manages to quite easily pull off the made-for-SRK role. Vidya Balan although hotter than her previous movies, needs to shed those extra pounds quickly. Quite frankly, the gorgeous Juhi Chawla looks a few years younger to Vidya!! Talking of Juhi, she’s brilliant in a 10 minute special appearance. Vishal Malhotra is great. Om Puri is good. Himani Shivpuri does what she always does, nothing unique in her 50th (just a guess) Punjabi role.
Overall, there is nothing much in Kismat Konnection that warrants a trip to the nearby movieplex. If you must watch this Aziz Mirza movie, go for it with absolutely no expectations. At the box-office, a, open week and no release last week would result in a decent opening.
Rating: 
2 stars.
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July 18th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
Great review of Kismat Connection
I never expected much from the movie… it was more like boring types than great. Aziz Mirza movies that i have loved are Yes Boss and Chalte Chalte.
Aziz should go back to SRK only SRK is best for him. Shahid Kapoor should act with Priyanka and Amrita.. Vidya is too old for him…
Thanks for review Indicine
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July 18th, 2008 at 11:35 pm
Kismat Konnection is an AWESOME MOVIE!! PEOPLE need to get over Aziz Mirza and the whole SRK thing.. Shahid does deserve credit for his finest performace. Vidya on the other hand delivers a great performance due to her simplicity and Vishal Malhotra (Shahids best friend ) reminds you off the Ishq Vishk chemistry that allowed the audiences to role with laughter. His spontaneity especially in the Batra and Gills protest scene is SUPERB! ..Hemani Shivpuri who comes in very few scenes of the movie makes her presence felt with the remarkable performance she has given. Juhi Chawla is a must watch and reminds you of how much we do miss seeing her on screen with her charming smile and commendable acting ability. ON THE whole Kismat Konnection does CONNECT with the audience even if thick headed critics like Rajeev Masand and Mayank Shekhar don’t think so. This is one movie you should go with your family or loved one for it’s simplicity cause that is the USP of this movie. ANd for people who think this movie is boring they definitely do not seem to understand the concept of LOVE or are just to frustrated in their own lives since they don’t have someone special. Romance is for people who want it not who crib about it! A MUST WATCH!.
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July 18th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
Crap movie…. Bored me to sleep!!!
Nisha what is the concept of love that you understand that other dont?
Aziz mirza has lost his midas touch.
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July 18th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
Exclnt review there….
I expected d movie to b like Jab We Met… But after reading ur review i dont think i shud enter d plex with such expectations…
i some how feel d story is a slight modification of some englih movie… not able to recollect…
Great review though… Thanks…
Keep d good work indicine…
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July 19th, 2008 at 12:57 am
Suniel,
U obviously don’t have anyone in ur life…which is why u probably didnt like the movie..the concept of love which is EVIDENT IN THE MOVIE considering it is called KISMAT KONNECTION is applaudible because it is so simple and yet so thoughtful. THe romantic moments between Shahid and Vidya allow you to celebrate LOVE in its most beautiful form that is simplicity, I guess you didnt like it suniel because there are no cliches in this movie like a fight scene between the hero and villain for the girl or the hero jumping off the building to prove how much he loves his heroine. Kismat Konnection KONNECTS WITH the audience because it enhances sweet moments to beautiful ones minus the melo drama. In short, GET THE POINT….KIsmat Konnection is LOVE in its most realistic portrayal…Aziz Mirza has done better than before…He has definitely NOT lost his touch…
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July 19th, 2008 at 1:50 am
the major draw for me about the movie was the fact that shahid kapoor was in it. he does quite well actually and it’s sad that too many times ppl feel that he has to compare to someone, srk, in this instance. truthfully i am a huge fan of srk and absolutely adore him, but frankly shahid hold his own quite well. there mayb resemblence ofcourse coz these are superstars that we are speaking about…ppl have grown up watching them and ofcourse there would be similarities…like the main character from love story 2050 seriously looked like hritik roshan and come on did no one really think that imran from jaane tu ya jaane na reflected bits and pieces of his uncle amir khan…there are bound to be comparisons but we shouldn;t push it too far…u go shahid..fighting…
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July 19th, 2008 at 2:00 am
yeah…
Its an indian remake of the lindsay lohan’s ” JUST MY LUCK “. The concept of gud luck or bad luck in kismat connection has been entirely stolen from JUST MY LUCK with some bollywood mixup. Vidya was too heavy to tolerate. It would b better if aziz mirza cast a younger co-star for shahid
Shahid was good, but the stolen script and bulky vidya were the real culprits.
Apne indian directors kabhi nahi sudhrenge, Script hollywood se hi churayenge.
Beware , another hollywood remake is ready for release.
guess….
“God Tussi Great ho”———– yes the concept of this movie is also entirely stolen from Jim Carry’s hollywood flick “BRUCE ALMIGHTY”
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July 19th, 2008 at 3:13 am
What is so realistic about this love story Nisha?? Falling in love because she is his lucky charm? Isnt that selfish? Then cheating the person to fulfill his dreams.. he made up for it in the end but does it matter?? Also vidya proving to be lucky for him everytime was not the problem… the realism of the sequences was the problem
A waving man who happens to be there everytime by the side of the river and eventually turns out to be the owner of the same company? Can that possibly happen in real life?
That punjabi wife of Om Puri shouting loud in a office premise? Would the owner of a multi million dollar company listen to his wife’s stupid decisions? Then suddenly vidya seems like her own daughter who lives in london!! how stupid was that
Movie is more of such stupidity and more if you ask me only a dumb would enjoy it…… the love story just didnt konnect with me Nisha
If you want to watch something very realistic go rent a DVD of Chalte Chalte.. from the same director but much more realistic and most important the love story worked…. you feel for the characters when they seperate.. here you feeling like dozing off
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July 19th, 2008 at 3:16 am
I decided not to believe your reviews indicine team, after watching JTYJN which really dissapointed me. I still didn’t watch this movie so I can’t write any comment about it.
What will encourage me to watch it is Vidya Balan as she’s a good actress. Shahid is not my favourite as a hero for any movie, he still has a long.. long way to go. He needs to be little taller ( so Shahid.. do some tuff workout that u increase your height). He’s short and look younger than V. Balan so they don’t match on screen. Shahid needs a short costar like Amrita Rao to work with.
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July 19th, 2008 at 3:32 am
Fathiya you didnt like Jaane Tu???
And how in the world can someone who is 27 increase his height? I dotn think it is possible.
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July 19th, 2008 at 4:13 am
Umm why did you say vidya needs to shed some pounds off? She looks absolutely stunning in this film and does not perpetuate the common stereotype of “thin is in.” Instead of following others she has her own style and I think we should appreciate that.
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July 19th, 2008 at 5:10 am
Please avoid this Kismat crap the main problem is the story line
I liked Shahid in the movie and also Om Puri…. Rest of them were not that good
Review is gooood Cheers
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July 19th, 2008 at 5:12 am
At Ajaj - She need not be thin but atleast not like a sack of potatoes lol
Look at Bipasha she is by no means thin but she has kept herself fit
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July 19th, 2008 at 9:08 am
If something that noteworthy in the movie its Vidya and her fiance Amit Varma. Both the actors gives a brilliant performance and gives you a little break from Shahid’s monotonus copying of SRK. Inspite of his negative character one may feel sympathetic to Karan Malhotra (Amit Varma) because of the excellent execution. Juhi does her job well and Vishal, insprite of such a long screen pressence could not draw ones attention.
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July 19th, 2008 at 11:18 am
Once again Suniel, the movie goes way beyond arguments. Considering it is CALLED KISMAT KONNECTION (focusing on the word KISMAT) ,.,,,It is Shahid’s Kismat when he meets Vidya and It is Vidya’s KISMat When her waving friend turns out to be Boman Irani. I agree Chalte Chalte was a superb movie but so is this one becasue you can relate to the people in this story cause they replace people in your everyday life….which is one the movie is a MUST WATCH…and as for getting overly critical of this movie in terms of logic…eevryone knows Shahid and Vidya will meet…but its how they are going to get there..its the journey that makes it realistic…it was wrong of Shahid to lie to Vidya…like obviously where would the conflict arise from otherwise>?> ANd besides no script is complete withoout conflict involved…ANd when your so desperate to get any job because you have been struggling for five years…and finally u realize your lucky charm is a girl you would do everything to keep her…Its as simple as when you go threw tons of bad luck you are looking for somthing to protect you along the way and that is Vidya for Shahid in the movie. THe confession in the end makes you understand their KISMAT KONNECTION even better which is when, (like i said earlier) celebrate LOve just for what it is…Kismat Konnection IS LOVE WITHOUT TOO MUCH MELO DRAMA….A definite must watch….
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July 19th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
I have read very interesting conversations between Suneil and Nisha. I liked the way both have perceived the movie, but that’s life. What looks like a half empty glass to one makes it is half full glass to other. Both of them could be right or can go wrong. The important thing is to respect views of each other. Everyone should be allowed to voice their opinion. Nothing wrong in it. If my opinion differs from others, let it be. But to have a face to face fight does not seem a good option.
Kismat Konnection is a good movie which could have been better. We as a country do beleive in deramatization and since AZIZ is makinng movie to all, he must have had his own way to make it liked by all those upper class and balcony folks.
Just don’t like the parts, which are weak in the movie but cherish tose which are wonderful.
cheers
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July 19th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Suniel: If u just want to know why I didn’t like JTYJN, read my comments in JTYJN review and on LS2050. They are many, then u wil know why.
As for Shahid.. he’s improving but will take him time to look more matured and if with some workout he couldn’t increase his height, as I heard that there are specific exercises for it, he can wear a high heal shoes for men with pants which cover them. He’s an actor and it’s not nice that his costar looks taller than him.
And Vidya looks in her 30’s, looks older than him. Vidya matches with Akshay Kumar & Khanna, SRK, Saif and the best costar for her is Shiney. That’s my opinion.
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July 19th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Hi NISHA & SUNIEL, iam never into the writing of reviews for the movies but i do watch movies and review it to my friends and they will agree with my review after watching the movie.
Now the argument between Nisha & suniel made me write this comments on this movie KISMET KONNECTION which i saw first day first show. As per nisha’s comments she believes that its about Love and the konnection between the kismat and according to suniel its just a crap and nothing else.So here i would like to clear the doubts of Nisha and Suniel for arguing on a movie which dont even have a class of being an ARGUING TOPIC. I have seen this movie with my girlfriend and we are deeply in love with eachother, but after seeing the movie she got so bored becoz the movie was so boring and definately not expected from the director of a class like Aziz Mirza, i have not mised a single movie of his, coz his movies are so real and really connects to real life. But in this movie he has disappointed a lot. I agree with suniel that Aziz mirza has lost hi Magic Touch or rather i would say that he cant give his touch with out SRK. Iam awaiting for the comments from NISHA and SUNIEL on this. Hope they dont mind my Opinion on this movie.
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July 19th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
hi !dis picture is amzin n a must watch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dis picture has d things tht sm1 expcts in a movie!!!!!
awesome movie wid grt song n grt pace n shahid is lukin gr8 indmovie!!!!!!!!
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July 19th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
this movie is the worst of all i hav seen this year ……….i dont know what these indian directors try to show !!!….kismat konnection can b described as –boring’ crap ugly n full of drama !!!///////….(.1/2) stars!!
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July 19th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
What is so realistic about this love story Nisha?? Falling in love because she is his lucky charm? Isnt that selfish? Then cheating the person to fulfill his dreams.. he made up for it in the end but does it matter?? Also vidya proving to be lucky for him everytime was not the problem… the realism of the sequences was the problem
A waving man who happens to be there everytime by the side of the river and eventually turns out to be the owner of the same company? Can that possibly happen in real life?
That punjabi wife of Om Puri shouting loud in a office premise? Would the owner of a multi million dollar company listen to his wife’s stupid decisions? Then suddenly vidya seems like her own daughter who lives in london!! how stupid was that
Movie is more of such stupidity and more if you ask me only a dumb would enjoy it…… the love story just didnt konnect with me Nisha
If you want to watch something very realistic go rent a DVD of Chalte Chalte.. from the same director but much more realistic and most important the love story worked…. you feel for the characters when they seperate.. here you feeling like dozing off
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July 19th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Please avoid this Kismat crap the main problem is the story line
I liked Shahid in the movie and also Om Puri…. Rest of them were not that good
Review is gooood Cheers
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July 19th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
i liked the movie very much .its the best movie. i dont care about anybody if they say no or yes .but it is the best movie and i suggest everybody to go and watch this movie and say love by shona to shahid
bye
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
I completely agree with you shona:-)
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
THE MOVIE IS TOO GOOD!! the story writer (rahila mirza) has portrayed love beautifully with the addition of the whole kismat concept.. you deserve credit for this movie!! Keep going Aziz Mirza!! Love u shahiddd..!!!!
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July 19th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
Only a die hard Shahid fan can give comments lyk nisha & shona…coz the movie is fully concentrating arnd 1 character ie “SHAHID KAPOOR”
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July 20th, 2008 at 5:38 am
Yesterday i went to regal theatre for watching the movie kk along with my friends . After reaching regal 18 ,nj i got confused little bit by seeing the jokers face (heath ledger - the dark knight fame) . So myself and some of my friends went to batman movie and others went to kk . I came out of the theatre with a pretty satisfied face and we started seaching the other fellows all over the theatre . After some time we realised the fact that they already left the theatre 1 hr back .Right now i am not feeling to write anything more than this about this movie .
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July 20th, 2008 at 7:04 am
Shahid did enact his role well. However there was no need for Mirza the director to make him enact
some scenes prior to interval that were SRK copycat. Shahid can perform in his own style and he is talented. However Vidya Balan looked awful not only that she looks too old to Shahid’s boyish looks but her dressing style. She needs someone good to help her with her dressing in movies. Toronto was well
showcased. I found the movie acceptable ( not boring )
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July 20th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Saheed kapoor is definitely a charming actor so also Vidya.They make a good combination, but possibly Kareena is at the back of their minds while acting for Kismat Konnection.He does not forget her and she remembers Kareena with Saheed.That is why they are not able to come out naturally. All other characters are interesting. Goodluck.
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July 20th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
thanks for u r good review
.. i wish to go for tha movie today …
but my friends said its not tat much great like jab we met
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but am sure i ll go n watch movie one onli for shahid
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pls ask vidya balan to act with her age people
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she is completely un fit for shahid
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July 20th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
I just didn’t like the movie at all. Shahid kapoor is not good in the movie. It is very boring I slept in the second half lol
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July 20th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
suniel ur absolutely right kismat konn… is an average movie bad script and bad acting by both
aziz u lost this time….good luck again
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July 20th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Its a full boring movie.. And waste my time.. Now a days ppl are not intrested in sensible movies. They just want to make a masala but from last 2 year director r just makin films for sake of jus completing films.. If we can see dat movie is borin dan director also knows dat its a boring.. Script is maha bakwas… But its a musical hit.. I love all d songs. Atleast songs can jusitfy ur money otherwise u r totally sleepy after second half. .U r havin problem in sleepin at night plz watch Kismat Konnection.. ppl r attracted only coz of promos n songs n obvius Shahid … This is my First comment in this website.. I promise dat from now i will comment of each movie as coz its a gud practice of savin money which is wasted by watching bakwas. Jus 4 example it saves my money for Lovestory 2050.. Thanks guys Gud luck
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July 20th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
Its an average movie….so please dont expect too much out of it…like i did…and then ull just be disspointed….Theres nothing new about the movie..except about the kismat part…and that also they just overdo it…hindi movies…just dont know where to stop…they can just go on n on…like the last bit was sucha drag…all unnecessary things…which…all hindi movies..wanna show….Some good things about the movie is the comedy….some of the cute love scenes bw..shahid and vidya…..and…thats about it…otherwise…its just another hindi..movie……just dont expect…anything….as they say..and ull be happy after watching it….coz..the movie…missed something..i was not complectely..engrossed..like i was in jaane tu…for some reason!!! That makes it clear… :)
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July 21st, 2008 at 3:32 pm
movie is average but shahid is looking simply great….
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July 21st, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Shahid and vidya is a simple couple who is super in look . Vidya in this film got a really good dressing sense. Especially Shahid is simply great in this film
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July 21st, 2008 at 5:37 pm
It is an average movie .
But I LOVE u SHAHID.
IAgree with Shona
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July 21st, 2008 at 10:51 pm
it is such a great movie. loved it and the plotline is sorta similar to just my luck but not entirely.
awesome movie, awesome music, and hot shahid. what else do u people want????
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July 21st, 2008 at 11:36 pm
Kismat Konnection is getting momentum. I rank this movie as 3.5 out of 5.
Sahid has his one style and due to his talency and excelence performance make him an emerging superstar into bollywood. The talency made him what he is now not because copying SRK. Instead SRK always to some extent copies Big B.
Music is too good. In part of music it surpasses JTYJN.
To some extent, some where something lacks in script and presentation to maintain sponteneity but all in all it is good movie and wise use of money to watch it.
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July 22nd, 2008 at 2:58 pm
I still waiting for Nisha and suneil to comment (Expert commentators)
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July 22nd, 2008 at 7:09 pm
GUYS …if the review is not good ..what do u do ??? go from blog to blog and attempt changing the view points …these marketeers mix among us and get paid for this , going from blog to blog .desperate..jobs almost like those pesky call centre callers only not so intruding.
If a movie is good then no review can bring it down , we have already seen that in case of jaane tu …so read blogs with discretion …. i see some bloggers so desperately trying to sell this product . sorry dont want to watch kismat konnection or any aziz mirza movie ,ever again …i am not wasting my time over responding to this blog again so dont bother provoking .
…clik (hang up) …
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July 22nd, 2008 at 7:12 pm
I want my MONEY BACK!!!!
also my girlfrind who simply got bored ..destryed my night yaar !!!!
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July 22nd, 2008 at 7:37 pm
really watchable nice love story better than lovestory 2050 . i will watch it again cause i also believe in lucky charms and kismmat… shaid is good ..and others too .. over all watchable movie .. ..fully entertained ..plzz it is far more better than chalte chalte … what was there is chaltee ????????
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July 22nd, 2008 at 10:04 pm
SHAHID was the hottest in this movie ever
and Vidya was sooo pretty; I thought the combo of them were great, their hair cuts were superb
not to mention Atif Aslam’s songs. THey are breath-taking-love songs
THis movie deserves more than 5 stars, its funny, romantic, it has a great plot, and a very simple resolution
I like the fact that it didn’t have item numbers
GREAT JOB SHAHID KAPOOR and VIDYA
I LOVE U GUYS: U are my faves
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July 22nd, 2008 at 11:05 pm
wth man..u guys r insane..shahid ws great and the movie ws wonderful..n he managed to do the role better than even srk might have. give the guy some credit
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July 23rd, 2008 at 1:35 am
I liked the movie very much .its the best movie.
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July 23rd, 2008 at 11:39 am
hey , really nice movie .. …..not believe in this review some movies are need to be watch and. then flow the comments. and ya better than other recent release movies
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July 23rd, 2008 at 11:45 am
really this review is not fair .kk is nice movie to watch wid gf better than JTYJN, LS2050
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July 23rd, 2008 at 12:33 pm
good movie
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July 23rd, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Now this time indicine team.. I totally agree with your review. I watched it on line.. I didn’t get bored and it’s a passtime movie similar to all Aziz Mirza’s movies (but his best, for me, was Chalte Chalte) and what irritates really in KK is the following:
Shahid & Viidya - zero match ( she looks like his aunt!)
Vidya’s acting is poor ( she needs some expression on her face, while she’s sad, she needs to improve her acting and to be more stylish.. she was stylish only in the last song, when movie ends and needs some workout and melt the fats in her body)
About Shahid, he’s improving, he’s better than before ( he just needs to be “Shahid” and not “Shahruk” as he copies SRK 100% in his body language, face expression in the 1st half of the movie, but not in his dancing).
Overall, it’s not a bad movie, u can watch it if u r bored and got nothing to do.
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