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Kambakkht Ishq
कमबख़्त इश्क़
2009 134 min India, Italy 12+
★5.6
Action, Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: Sabbir Khan
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Description
Simrita, a doctor, performs her first surgery on Viraj, a man she hates. She soon realises that she accidentally left her watch inside his body and must do whatever it takes to save her career.
Budget:
$16M
US Gross:
$1.45M
Starring
Akshay Kumar
Actor
Kareena Kapoor
Actor
Aftab Shivdasani
Actor
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination
Key opinion
Kambakkht Ishq is a polarizing romantic comedy that balances vibrant, high-energy entertainment with a reliance on recycled Hollywood tropes. While some viewers praise the chemistry between its leads and the film's infectious musical numbers, others criticize the shallow characterizations and the predictable, often crude, narrative structure.
| Acting | Kareena Kapoor and Akshay Kumar share a compelling, high-voltage chemistry that grounds the chaotic plot. | |
| Score | Anu Malik’s musical score provides lively, memorable tracks that significantly enhance the film's atmosphere. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative relies heavily on tired, derivative Hollywood clichés and predictable romantic comedy plot points. | |
| Humor | The film’s humor is divisive, with some finding it witty and engaging while others label it as crude or reliant on insulting character dynamics. | |
| Theme | Opinions on the characterization of the protagonists vary: some see them as complex figures dealing with genuine emotional baggage, while others perceive them as unsympathetic and poorly developed archetypes. |