Despite receiving mixed-to-negative reviews for its script and "loud" humor, the film was a commercial success during its initial run:
Released on July 3, 2009, is a high-glamour Bollywood romantic comedy directed by Sabbir Khan. The film is a remake of the 2002 Tamil hit Pammal K. Sambandam and is notable for its ambitious attempt to blend Bollywood masala with Hollywood production standards. Plot and Cast Kambakkht Ishq 2009 Filmyzilla
Critics from The New York Times noted its frantic desire to entertain, while others like Rajeev Masand were more critical of its "vulgar" tone. Understanding the Risks: Piracy and Filmyzilla Kambakkht Ishq 2009 Filmyzilla