Ram Gopal Varma Links Horror Films 'Kaun' and 'Obsession'
Renowned director Ram Gopal Varma has drawn parallels between his past film 'Kaun' starring Urmila Matondkar and the recent horror movie 'Obsession.' The connection not only honours Matondkar's exceptional performance but also showcases the enduring impact of classic cinema.
Highlights
- •Ram Gopal Varma connected his 1999 film Kaun with Curries Barker's recent film Obsession
- •Urmila Matondkar's performance in Kaun is remembered through a tweet by Varma comparing both films
- •Obsession has achieved significant box office success crossing over USD 200 million globally
- •Varma praised Urmila Matondkar's iconic roles that live on after two decades
Renowned filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma shared a fascinating connection between his 1999 horror-thriller 'Kaun' and the recent film 'Obsession,' directed by Curry Barker. In an intriguing post on X, Varma highlighted how a scene in 'Obsession' reminded him of Urmila Matondkar's performance in 'Kaun.' He tweeted, "I remembered this shot of Urmila from KAUN after watching OBSESSION," accompanied by clips featuring both works.
In his 1999 film Kaun, Matondkar stars as a woman stranded alone at home on a stormy night, who witnesses the news on television about a dangerous serial killer. The character's portrayal garnered acclaim and remains a cherished memory for cinema enthusiasts.
Obsession
The recent horror film Obsession, released on May 29th, follows Michael Johnston as Bear Bailey, a shy music store employee who falls in love with his childhood friend and coworker, Nikki Freeman. Inde Navarrette plays the role of Freeman.
This connection between Varma's 'Kaun' and Barker's 'Obsession' not only
"Kaun," in particular, remains a landmark in 90s Indian cinema, known for its chilling atmosphere and stellar cast that includes Manoj Bajpayee and Sushant Singh.
