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Hum(1991)

6.0/10
Hindi175 minstheatrical

Hum (1991) is a Hindi-language action film directed by Mukul S. Anand. The ensemble cast includes Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth, Govinda, Kimi Katkar, Deepa Sahi, Shilpa Shirodkar, Danny Denzongpa, Anupam Kher, and Kader Khan. The story follows Tiger, a dockworker who loses his family to a gangster and raises his two younger brothers in secret. Sixteen years later, the past returns when the gangster seeks revenge. The film was a blockbuster and the second highest-grossing Indian film of 1991. It won four Filmfare Awards including Best Actor for Bachchan. The soundtrack, composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal, sold 3 million units. The song 'Jumma Chumma De De' became a cultural phenomenon.

Filmed In:Mumbai, Ooty, Mauritius
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful

Hum is streaming on Prime Video and MX Player.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video, MX Player, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube
Theatrical Release
23 January 1991
Director
Mukul S. Anand
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 55m
Rating
6.0/10

Storyline

A dockworker named Tiger loses his family to a cruel gangster. He escapes with his two little brothers and raises them under a new identity. Sixteen years later, the gangster is released from jail and comes looking for revenge. Tiger must protect his brothers and the family he built while confronting his violent past.

We are one family.

Film Details

6.0Rating
175Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date23 January 1991
Release Typetheatrical
Original TitleHum
Filmed InMumbai, Ooty, Mauritius

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Hum

Cast reunions in this film: Govinda & Kader Khan (30 films together), Anupam Kher & Kader Khan (21 films together), Anupam Kher & Govinda (15 films together), Amitabh Bachchan & Kader Khan (14 films together), Anupam Kher & Amitabh Bachchan (13 films together), and Anupam Kher & Danny Denzongpa (7 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's climax was shot at a real fort in Rajasthan, the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur.
  • Amitabh Bachchan performed his own stunts for the action scenes, including a risky jump from a height.
  • The song 'Jumma Chumma' became so popular that it was later recreated in the 2018 film 'Simmba'.
  • This was the first film where actors Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth appeared together on screen.
  • Director Mukul Anand used special camera rigs to create dynamic shots during the chase sequences.
  • The movie was a major box office hit, running in theaters for over 25 weeks in many Indian cities.
  • Anil Kapoor's character was originally written to have fewer scenes, but his role was expanded during filming.

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