well..i would rather say that somewhere Bollywood movie viewers seek that tradition and that effect in a lover who lives in Indian family situations..after so long time i have watched such a movie that reminds typical fantasizing nature oriented meeting of a hero-heroin with yellow dupatta and a simple look most Indian girls keep in villages. Director had good sense of what to show to Indian audience,but typically a love story during the time when generation preferred action movies of the same actor(Bobby Deol)..is worth watching..the big hairs he had for the movie has shown that even he tried to do some emotional acting to show the shade of the character...a good place to shoot was selected by the film makers..
13 Reviews
A Simple yet touching rendition
jaideepsinghmann26 December 2013
Yes, this movie is romantic, Yes the story starts by boy and girl falling in love, Yes it happens in all romantic stories. But where this movie stands apart is the treatment and picturisation of of story that is so touching and mesmerizing that you immediately connect to the small town guy, that is Birju.
Songs are simply fabulous and remain in my play-list till this day. the innocent and heartfelt portrayal of characters brings the story alive and melodious music keeps enchanting you long after you finish watching it.
If you like Hindi melodrama set in a gorgeous Himalayan town and love good melodious music, you will not be disappointed.
Songs are simply fabulous and remain in my play-list till this day. the innocent and heartfelt portrayal of characters brings the story alive and melodious music keeps enchanting you long after you finish watching it.
If you like Hindi melodrama set in a gorgeous Himalayan town and love good melodious music, you will not be disappointed.
10/10
ankur-3032316 September 2023
Might not Bobby's best work but his best movie for sure.
Love it even in 2023. May watch again in 2033.
Might not Bobby's best work but his best movie for sure.
Love it even in 2023. May watch again in 2033.
Might not Bobby's best work but his best movie for sure.
Love it even in 2023. May watch again in 2033.
Might not Bobby's best work but his best movie for sure.
Love it even in 2023. May watch again in 2033.
Might not Bobby's best work but his best movie for sure.
Love it even in 2023. May watch again in 2033.
Might not Bobby's best work but his best movie for sure.
Love it even in 2023. May watch again in 2033.
Love it even in 2023. May watch again in 2033.
Might not Bobby's best work but his best movie for sure.
Love it even in 2023. May watch again in 2033.
Might not Bobby's best work but his best movie for sure.
Love it even in 2023. May watch again in 2033.
Might not Bobby's best work but his best movie for sure.
Love it even in 2023. May watch again in 2033.
Might not Bobby's best work but his best movie for sure.
Love it even in 2023. May watch again in 2033.
Might not Bobby's best work but his best movie for sure.
Love it even in 2023. May watch again in 2033.
Kareeb is what it tells... in true sense you should go near it .. to witness the cutest romantic movie
gautam_anand12328 May 2009
Some well known philosopher has said the most difficult thing in this world is to keep things simple and yet effective. And this is what Kareeb nearly achieves excepts for some blips towards the end. Still at heart Kareeb is carrying a very simple tale of love which is held under siege not by some ugly and frightening villain but by situation aroused out of lies. Kareeb is not DDLJ and neither it wants to be ... because its beauty lies in the simplicity of the story-telling and the pureness of its characters which one can see through Neha's eyes. Birju played by Bobby may be a liar but at heart he is a nice man who wants his love at any cost even if he has to tell lies or steal money. Kareeb's first half is marvelous to say the least in fact I can go forward and say it has some of the most beautiful romantic screen moments; rarely seen now days. But where Kareeb loses a point or few is towards end , the whole Shammi Kapoor episode leaves a bad taste in mouth specially when the story was at peak of its emotional moments.
Neha fits into the character exceedingly well. Her no make-up look , her innocent voice only adds to the character. Bobby is good too but I wont say he was the best suited for this role. Johny Lever was a bit repetitive and Shauabh Shukla does add to the humor in the story with his acting skills. But what must be truly appreciated is the cinematography and music of the movie. If the romance comes out so beautifully in this movie all the credit must go to the above two departments. Specially the scene at lake with all those burning lamps is one of the finest shots ever taken in a Hindi cinema. All the songs in spite of being very situational are pleasant to ears. Vidhu Vinod Chopra has again churned out a gem ... a gem that would take its time to be recognized but I am sure it will go down into the annals of movie History as one of the cutest romantic film made. I will go for 10/10 for this gem.
Neha fits into the character exceedingly well. Her no make-up look , her innocent voice only adds to the character. Bobby is good too but I wont say he was the best suited for this role. Johny Lever was a bit repetitive and Shauabh Shukla does add to the humor in the story with his acting skills. But what must be truly appreciated is the cinematography and music of the movie. If the romance comes out so beautifully in this movie all the credit must go to the above two departments. Specially the scene at lake with all those burning lamps is one of the finest shots ever taken in a Hindi cinema. All the songs in spite of being very situational are pleasant to ears. Vidhu Vinod Chopra has again churned out a gem ... a gem that would take its time to be recognized but I am sure it will go down into the annals of movie History as one of the cutest romantic film made. I will go for 10/10 for this gem.
Nothing more than a similar hit in India the year before.
da_Builder30 April 2003
This the first review i am writing on IMDB. Maybe i should have taken the initiate and written bout a movie i really really loved (or really really hated) to make it memorable. But anyway, i felt like writing and so i am, who cares bout any sense of direction or purpose.
Watch the movie and you'll think Chopra-gi felt much the same. There is the yellow dupata waving in the wind that was a nice formula that worked well elsewhere. There is Johnny Lever (whose 'acting talent' seems constrained to one specific line of attack) thrown in for good measure.
Don't people in India ever get tired of this crap. I have to admit the songs are good, atleast i remember them being good in 1998, but like 99% others it is forgotten 3 years later. Nothing unusually clever about the film, though i strongly doubt u would be readin this review here if u were out looking for a clever hindi film.
Watch it if all u want are a few songs, nice locales and ofcourse beautiful Neha and chota Dharmendra 'pasgaya pyaar mein' moods.
Take care and i really think more people should write reviews you know. It is always nice to know why someone hates the movie i love and so on.
Ofcourse you didn't need me to say any of this rite!! :)
Watch the movie and you'll think Chopra-gi felt much the same. There is the yellow dupata waving in the wind that was a nice formula that worked well elsewhere. There is Johnny Lever (whose 'acting talent' seems constrained to one specific line of attack) thrown in for good measure.
Don't people in India ever get tired of this crap. I have to admit the songs are good, atleast i remember them being good in 1998, but like 99% others it is forgotten 3 years later. Nothing unusually clever about the film, though i strongly doubt u would be readin this review here if u were out looking for a clever hindi film.
Watch it if all u want are a few songs, nice locales and ofcourse beautiful Neha and chota Dharmendra 'pasgaya pyaar mein' moods.
Take care and i really think more people should write reviews you know. It is always nice to know why someone hates the movie i love and so on.
Ofcourse you didn't need me to say any of this rite!! :)
Quite good but could be better
silvan-desouza9 April 2016
Warning: Spoilers
This was was VVC's next film after 1942 A Love Story. The film starred Bobby Deol and Neha. The film is supposedly based on Vidhu Vinod Chopra's own youth love story. The first half is more on the romance which does get stretched, however Bobby's scenes with Neha are cute,the pace is slow but yet the love story is well handled, the second half gets dramatic, there is a comic relief in the name of Johny Lever but the entire lottery part seems like a compromise, for Bobby who has vowed not to lie to actually support the lottery taken by bribe is hard to digest but yet the end is good
Direction is good but the writing could be better Music by Anu Malik is good, Chori Chori, Churalo Na Dil are all good songs
Bobby Deol is sincere, he shows vast improvement from GUPT and does his part of a lovesick lost puppy well, the second half gets him more scope to act and he does a good job. Neha(Shabana-actual name) is cute and does her part well The film also has Abhay Chopra son of VVC making his debut and he is okay Saurabh Shukla is superb as always, Moushumi chaterjee does a good job Shammi Kapoor, Sushma Seth are okay in small roles rest are okay
Direction is good but the writing could be better Music by Anu Malik is good, Chori Chori, Churalo Na Dil are all good songs
Bobby Deol is sincere, he shows vast improvement from GUPT and does his part of a lovesick lost puppy well, the second half gets him more scope to act and he does a good job. Neha(Shabana-actual name) is cute and does her part well The film also has Abhay Chopra son of VVC making his debut and he is okay Saurabh Shukla is superb as always, Moushumi chaterjee does a good job Shammi Kapoor, Sushma Seth are okay in small roles rest are okay
a high level movie
Fatehsher18 August 2001
this movie was a truly unique indian movie because it was smart throughout. the performances were tremendous. early on we see that bobby deol provides all the comedy. as the film progresses and becomes serious; johnny lever steps in to brilliantly provide much needed comic relief. in these kinds of movies it is important that the audience can relate to the characters. watching this movie you will feel what the characters are going through. its superb cinematography gives the movie a dream-like ambience. this is an instant classic, although its success at the box office will not suggest it.
An Attracting Movie
mohsinleghari300010 April 2002
Kareeb is directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. He is a well known South Indian director. His another high budget movie is MISSION KASHMIR. Kareeb is a very well directed movie. Although it failed on box office yet those who have seen it must appreciate its cinematography, direction, music and choreography. The acting of Bobby and Neha was not too bad.It was Bobby's second try in love-stories and he failed. His first one was Barsaat. Anu Malik has done a superb job in giving some beautiful love songs like "Chori Chori Jab Nazrein", "Haan Judaai Se" and "Chura Lo Na Dil". The main flaws of the movie are its slow pace in the second half and unnatural theme. But overall, this was my type of movie.
Wonderful lovestory
armandokolompar17 December 2020
A movie which contains everything
preitycreat11 November 2017
The word "Kareeb" itself bears a romantic tag on it.But it is not a typical 90's Hindi movie.For me it is one of the romantic movie in the history of Indian Cinema.It has everything not only the romantic side but also the comedy and sad part.The actors have done a great job.And the last lottery drama was also great.I really loved the movie and it is my one of the most favorite movie of all time.
Romance at its best
parminder-8789931 March 2021
Excellent
sumitsuperbike30 December 2015
Neha fits into the character exceedingly well. Her no make-up look, her innocent voice only adds to the character. Bobby is good too but I wont say he was the best suited for this role. Johny Lever was a bit repitative and Shaurabh Shukla does add to the humor in the story with his acting skills. This movie is only for those who like innocent romantic cinema. Watch it for one of the most innocent looking actress of 90's in both Bollywood and Hollywood.But what must be truly appreciated is the cinemategraphy and music of the movie. If the romance comes out so beautifully in this movie all the credit must go to the above two departments. Specially the scene at lake with all those burning lamps is one of the finest shots ever taken in a Hindi movie. All the songs inspite of being very situtional are pleasant to ears.Some well known philosopher has said the most difficult thing in this world is to keep things simple and yet effecitve. And this is what Kareeb nearly achieves excepts for some blips towrads the end. Still at heart Kareeb is carrying a very simple tale of love which is held under siege not by some ugly and frieghtening villain but by situation arised out of lies. its beauty lies in the simplicity of the story-telling and the pureness of its characters which one can see through Neha's eyes. Birju played by Bobby may be a liar but at heart he is a nice man who wants his love at any cost even if he has to tell lies or steal money.
Amazing movie. Music and Jhonnie Lever stand out.
alloffers10 January 2024
This movie was such a surprise. When this movie released I did not watch this for 4 years as it appeared to be quite boring at the surface but when I finally saw the movie I was proved so wrong. This was such a brilliant film with fantastic music. I feel this was the best comic performance by Johnny lever compared to all his films. I can also see so many similarities in the look of the movie compared to the Munna Bhai series. Especially the BGM in towards the end. The music of this movie was also brilliantly composed. It gives such an amazing feeling whenever I sit and watch this movie now. Such a nostalgic watch.
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