The reincarnation drama helmed by Subhash Ghai established Rishi as an intense actor, helping him breakaway from his chocolate boy imagepost Bobby. Reminiscent of the bygone era, he tweeted, "Nostalgia. Fernhills Palace Hotel Ooty The Ball Room.Karz shooting 35 years back 20 kgs in excess. Subhash Ghai. YO! Lagta hai bas Kal hi yahaan shoot kiya! How time has gone by. Thank you Subash for Karz . (sic.)"