Kismat Konnection Movie Review
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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Comments
Bobby: (July 19, 2008 at 4:24 pm)
Bobby: (July 19, 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
shona: (July 19, 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
nisha: (July 19, 2008 at 10:22 pm)
I completely agree with you shona:-)
freya: (July 19, 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..!!!!
Vishal: (July 19, 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”
shinod: (July 20, 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 .
nazirmo: (July 20, 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 )
Alok: (July 20, 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.
advika: (July 20, 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
tins: (July 20, 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
kashif: (July 20, 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
alok: (July 20, 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
roshni: (July 20, 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… :)
preeti: (July 21, 2008 at 3:32 pm)
movie is average but shahid is looking simply great….
nandana: (July 21, 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
nandana: (July 21, 2008 at 5:37 pm)
It is an average movie .
But I LOVE u SHAHID.
IAgree with Shona
i luvv shahid: (July 21, 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????
Umesh Chaudhari: (July 21, 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.
Rashmi: (July 22, 2008 at 2:58 pm)
I still waiting for Nisha and suneil to comment (Expert commentators)
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