Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (transl. I am yours, darling) is a 2002 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film written and directed by K. S. Adhiyaman. A remake of his own Tamil-language film Thotta Chinungi (1995), the film stars Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Madhuri Dixit, with a guest appearance by Aishwarya Rai.[2][3][4] It was produced by K. C. Bokadia under the banner of B. M. B. Pictures and later acquired by Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment.[5]
Initially launched in 1996, the film faced significant production delays, spanning over six years, due to casting changes, scheduling conflicts, and financial issues.[6] Principal photography took place across multiple schedules in India. The soundtrack was composed by Nadeem-Shravan, Nikhil-Vinay, Daboo Malik, and Bali Brahmbhatt, with lyrics by Sameer and Praveen Bhardwaj.
Released theatrically on 24 May 2002, Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics, who praised the lead performances but criticized its pacing and outdated narrative style. Despite this, it performed moderately well at the box office. Domestically, it earned approximately ₹131 million (US$2.7 million), and its total worldwide gross stood at around ₹234 million (US$4.8 million), ranking as the fourth highest-grossing Hindi film of the year.
Dev Narayan lives with his daughter Laxmi and her two children, Radha and Prashant. He also takes care of two orphans, Gopal and Nita. When Dev refuses to pay for the surgery of Laxmi’s husband, Ramnath, Laxmi leaves his house with her children. Ramnath later dies. One evening, while feeding her children, Laxmi notices a destitute orphan named Suraj and decides to adopt him. Radha quickly forms a strong, sisterly bond with Suraj.
Twenty years later, Suraj has become a successful singer and remains grateful to Radha for her unwavering support throughout his journey. Gopal, now a wealthy businessman, falls in love with Radha, and Dev arranges their marriage. Laxmi dies in a road accident and Radha and Prashant move into Dev’s house. However, post-marriage, Gopal begins to grow suspicious of Radha’s close relationship with Suraj, whom she continues to support and spend time with. His suspicions worsen during their honeymoon and following an incident that leads to Prashant being thrown out of the house.
Eventually, Gopal's jealousy and misunderstandings reach a peak, and he throws Radha out of their home. Over time, however, he comes to realize that Suraj and Radha share a platonic, sibling-like bond, not the illicit relationship he had imagined. Filled with remorse, Gopal seeks forgiveness and reconciles with Radha. He also apologizes to Suraj, who is in a happy relationship with his girlfriend Suman. The film concludes with the families reuniting and harmony restored.
Hum Tumhare Hain SanamSoundtrack album by Released19 January 2002GenreFeature film soundtrackLength59:57LabelT-Series Professional ratingsReview scoresSourceRatingPlanet Bollywood[7]The film's soundtrack featured multiple composers, including Nadeem-Shravan, Nikhil-Vinay, Daboo Malik, Bappi Lahiri, Bali Brahmabhatt, and Sajid-Wajid, while the background score was composed by Uttam Singh. Lyrics were written by Sameer, Praveen Bhardwaj, Maya Govind, Kartik Awasthi, and Jalees Sherwani. According to the Indian trade website Box Office India, the soundtrack sold approximately 1.6 million units, making it the fifth highest-selling Bollywood album of the year.[8] The title track "Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam," was noted for its similarity to Pakistani singer Hadiqa Kiani's 1998 song "Boohe Baariyan," leading to claims of musical plagiarism.
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam grossed ₹11.11 crore (US$1.3 million) during its opening weekend worldwide and grossed ₹17.23 crore (US$2.0 million) by the end of its first week.[9] The film earned ₹22.26 crore (US$2.6 million) in India and ₹12.49 crore (US$2.55 million) in overseas markets, for a worldwide total of ₹34.76 crore (US$4.1 million), against a production budget of ₹12 crore (US$1.4 million), ranking as the fourth highest-grossing Hindi film of the year.[3]
Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics upon release. Derek Elley of Variety wrote that "despite a cast that reunites some of Hindi cinema's biggest names, the long-awaited Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam [...] represents a major disappointment."[10] Omar Ahmed of Empire Online remarked that "love triangles are a common device in Bollywood flicks, and sadly, Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam has nothing new to offer."[11] A critic for Radio Times noted, "Nuance isn't a Bollywood specialty, and there's little in the way of subtle shading here, but, with its impressive all-star cast and songs from some of India's leading composers, this enjoyable melodrama can't be beaten for big, bold emotion."[12]
The Times of India described the film as "a ready reckoner for everything that should be avoided in a good film." Anita Bora of Rediff.com gave a more favorable assessment, writing, "A medium-sized dose of love with a big dash of suspicion. Add to it several scoops of friendship. [...] The premise of the film is simple: jealousy. Haven't we all at some point read too much into situations, overreacted, and undergone pangs of jealousy that seem downright silly later?"[13]
- Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam at IMDb
