Subhash Ghai drops priceless throwback memory of 'Karz' as he remembers Rishi Kapoor

As fans commemorate Rishi Kapoor’s death anniversary, let’s take a look at a black-and-white throwback picture shared by filmmaker Subhash Ghai in 2018 from the sets of 'Karz' (1980). The photograph, taken nearly four decades earlier, features Rishi Kapoor alongside director Subhash Ghai and actress Simi Garewal, rekindling nostalgia for one of Bollywood’s most memorable reincarnation thrillers.
A picture that’s 'still as fresh as yesterday'
The vintage still was originally shared by the filmmaker on October 24, 2018, marking the 40th anniversary of the film’s launch. In his tweet, Subhash Ghai thanked Rishi Kapoor for sharing the photograph and reminisced about the moment the project began. “Thank u @chintskap [Rishi Kapoor] for sending me this nostalgic pic of Karz on set with three of us in action... Still as fresh as yesterday on its 40th year,” wrote Ghai. The image, in stunning grayscale, captures the creative energy on set and the chemistry between the trio that helped bring Karz to life.
The Legacy of ‘Karz’
Released in 1980, ‘Karz’ featured Rishi Kapoor as Monty, a rock star who discovers that he is the reincarnation of a murdered man, Ravi Verma (played by Raj Kiran). Simi Garewal played the chillingly poised Kaamini Verma, whose betrayal and ambition drove the central conflict of the story. With its compelling storyline, memorable music by Laxmikant–Pyarelal, and stylish execution, Karz became the ninth highest-grossing film of its release year and solidified Rishi Kapoor’s standing as a versatile leading man.
‘Karz’- the trend setter
'The Karz' (1980) soundtrack became a trendsetter in Indian disco music, with iconic tracks like "Ek Haseena Thi", "Om Shanti Om", and "Dard-E-Dil." Its background score, particularly the signature tune, remains one of the most memorable in Hindi cinema. Notably, "Ek Haseena Thi" was heavily inspired by George Benson's "We As Love."