Hum Tum (2004)

A novel look at the eternal battle of the sexes and the trials and tribulations of Karan and Rhea and their attempts to understand each other.

Director:

Kunal Kohli

Writers:

Siddharth Anand (screenplay), Kunal Kohli

Stars:

Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, Kiron Kher

15 wins & 24 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Saif Ali Khan	...	Karan Kapoor
Rani Mukerji	...	Rhea Prakash
Kiron Kher	...	Parminder 'Bobby' Prakash
Rati Agnihotri	...	Anju Kapoor, Karan's mother
Rishi Kapoor	...	Arjun Kapoor
Jimmy Sheirgill	...	Mihir Vora (Special Appearance) (as Jimmy Shergill)
Abhishek Bachchan	...	Sameer (Special Appearance)
Isha Koppikar	...	Diana Fernandez (Special Appearance)
Shenaz Treasury	...	Shalini (Special Appearance) (as Shenaz Treasurywala)
Bhupesh Singh
Parinita Seth
Shilpa Mehta
Bomi Kapadia
Gulshan
Vivek Madan

Storyline

Life is not always like the movies. Love isn't always at first sight. Very often, a relationship develops slowly and it takes many years between "boy meets girl" and "boy gets girl". Hum Tum is a refreshing look at the eternal battle of the sexes as it follows the lives of Karan (Saif Ali Khan) and Rhea (Rani Mukerji). Karan is a cartoonist and his character "Hum" and "Tum" reflect his perspective on the strange love-hate relationship between men and women. Rhea is sensitive, well bred and self-confident. She can give as good as she gets and is not afraid of standing up to men. Initially, the two have very little in common. But, as life would have it, their paths keep crossing and, over the course of a decade, their relationship evolves, from hate to mutual respect, friendship and finally - In a cinematic universe that offers simplistic scenarios to the complex relationship between men and women. Hum Tum is a novel look at the trials and tribulations of "every man" and "every woman" ...

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Plot Keywords:

love | kiss | cartoonist | widow | james bond imitation | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Yash Raj Films [India] (English)

Country:

India

Language:

Hindi English

Release Date:

28 May 2004 (India)

Also Known As:

Hum Tum - Ich & du, verrückt vor Liebe

Filming Locations:

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

INR 72,545,000 (India), 4 June 2004

Opening Weekend USA:

$348,149, 30 May 2004, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$348,149, 30 May 2004

Company Credits

Production Co:

Yash Raj Films

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Hum Tum is a fun-filled film and has several hidden references to Rishi Kapoor's yesteryear hit Bobby. Rishi plays Saif Ali Khan's father in the movie and is seen humming the song, 'Main shayar toh nahi.' Also when Rishi Kapoor meets Kirron Kher in the film, she tells him that he can call her Bobby. However the actor retorts saying that he would call her Dimple. It was Dimple Kapadia who played the title role of Bobby in the film.

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Goofs

Flashback scenes set 10, 6, and 3 years in the past show the main characters using modern mobile phones that were unavailable at the time.

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Quotes

[Karan is trying to convince Rhea to have an arranged marriage by acting out an "interview" with a potential husband]
Karan Kapoor: Now, what about children?
Rhea Prakash: What about them?
Karan Kapoor: No, I'm not asking you. Don't you want to ask me if I like children?
Rhea Prakash: Oh yes, of course! So, do you like children?
Karan Kapoor: Very much! First, I want a girl, beautiful and intelligent, just like you. I'm going to be a very good daddy. If any boy like me comes in front of her, I'll tear his head off.
Rhea Prakash: [laughs] And you think if you do this, it will ...
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Alternate Versions

The brief scene showing Karan and Rhea in bed after spending the night together was deleted from some theatrical prints in India.

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Connections

References Hum Aapke Hain Koun...! (1994)

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Soundtracks

Yaara Yaara
Written by Prasoon Joshi
Composed by Jatin Pandit (as Jatin) - Lalit Pandit (as Lalit)
Performed by Udit Narayan and Alka Yagnik
Courtesy of Saregama HMV

User Reviews

A cute movie that makes u smile, laugh or simply fell in love!

Watching it for guess a 10th time, knowing all the gigs,situations,laughs but wait, I was still able to smile, enjoy the offering & got my endorphins released in dollops!!! Hope that is self explanatory!!! A movie that excelled in every department but mostly will be remembered in times to come , of the mesmerizing chemistry between the lead pair.. I never expected saif to have pulled off that role of a lifetime but surprisingly he races off faster than anticipated … Be it his comic timing, his emotional outburst or the best part i.e. that lovely on screen pairing with talented rani, the guy just rocks!! He does deserve all the accolades that come in his way.. But the star of the show is I guess none other than rani & the director kunal kohli & the guy above.. A great director is one who is able to ooze out award winning performances from his caste & here , he excels .. Though the movie's theme is heavily inspired from another cult classic "when Harry Met Sally" , but mind you, the comparison ends there.. Kunal kohli with his beautiful smart direction, witty dialogs laced with right amount of humor & emotions delivers a fine piece of art, a movie which you cant miss surely… Ooooh, how could I forget her, she is such a fine actress , a rock-solid performer who has been behind some great movies already.. Watch her match step by step with her co-star, her looks, her persona, emotions, anger, gosh she has got everything in the book… She is the beat of the movie…. Rishi sir in his extended appearance leaves an undeniable presence , look for his comic timing.. & the ever dependable Mrs. Kher, as always makes every role just hers only… But all this wont have been possible without a script & even though it does sag down a bit in the middle but boy, it does give the actors lots to enact, loaded with twists.., with unmatched wordly wise dialogs, .. Captured astonishingly well.. the movie also has to its credit those cartoons that pop up at regular intervals & are kinda good, say quite many things… The beautiful hummable music by the talented duo, but to date, unrewarded with a single filmfare award.. Alkaji just woo you with that singing of that title track.. And my personal favorite is that arranged marriage scene, beautifully acted upon… It ain't a fare to be missed….. A must watch.. 9/10