Akele Hum Akele Tum(1995)
Akele Hum Akele Tum is a 1995 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic drama film directed by Mansoor Khan. The film stars Aamir Khan as Rohit Kumar, an aspiring playback singer, and Manisha Koirala as Kiran, a classical singer. The cast also includes Master Adil as their son Sunil, with supporting roles by Deven Verma, Tanvi Azmi, and Paresh Rawal. The story follows a married couple who separate after Kiran feels her ambitions are stifled. Rohit must raise their son alone while Kiran becomes a film star. A bitter custody battle ensues over their child. The film is loosely based on the 1979 American film Kramer vs. Kramer. Both Aamir Khan and Manisha Koirala received critical acclaim for their performances. Manisha Koirala earned a Filmfare nomination for Best Actress. The music, composed by Anu Malik, was a commercial success. The film was released in 1995 and is available on various streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, MX Player, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1995
- Director
- Mansoor Khan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- Rating
- 6.0/10
Storyline
Rohit Kumar is a struggling singer who marries Kiran, a classical singer with big dreams. After their son is born, Kiran feels trapped at home and leaves to pursue her career. Rohit must now raise their son alone while Kiran becomes a famous star. A bitter custody battle threatens to tear their family apart forever.
“Sometimes love means letting go.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Akele Hum Akele Tum
Cast reunions in this film: Rakesh Roshan & Deven Verma (4 films together), Harish Patel & Satish Shah (3 films together), Satish Shah & Shafi Inamdar (3 films together), Anu Malik & Deven Verma (3 films together), Nishan & Aamir Khan (2 films together), and Rohini Hattangadi & Satish Shah (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film is a loose adaptation of the 1979 American film 'Kramer vs. Kramer', but with a musical focus.
- This was the only film directed by Mansoor Khan after his hit 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' (1992).
- Actor Aamir Khan, the lead, also sang the playful song 'Dil Kehta Hai' in the movie himself.
- The child actor playing Sunil, Master Adil, was selected through a talent hunt contest.
- The film's music, by composer Anu Malik, was more successful than the movie at the box office.
- A key scene where Rohit cooks a messy meal for his son was praised for its realistic portrayal of single fatherhood.