Hum To Chale Pardes(1988)
Hum To Chale Pardes is a 1988 Hindi-language family drama film directed by Ravindra Peepat. The lead cast includes Shashi Kapoor, Mandakini, Rajiv Kapoor, and Anjana Mumtaz. The story follows Kumar, a single father who raises his daughter Priya alone after his wife's death. When Priya marries a London-based man, his mother's refusal to move to India creates conflict. The film explores themes of parental sacrifice and cultural clash between traditional Indian values and modern life abroad. Guest appearances by Sharmila Tagore and Asha Parekh add star power. The music, composed by Vijay Singh, features the popular title track sung by Lata Mangeshkar. The film released on 29 July 1988.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Ravindra Peepat
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Rating
- 2.8/10
Storyline
A devoted father raises his daughter alone after his wife's death. When she marries a man from London, his mother refuses to move to India. The father must sacrifice his home to save his daughter's marriage and keep the family together.
“A father's love knows no borders.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Hum To Chale Pardes
Cast reunions in this film: Kulbhushan Kharbanda & Shashi Kapoor (4 films together), Sharmila Tagore & Shashi Kapoor (4 films together), Kulbhushan Kharbanda & Anjana Mumtaz (3 films together), and Kulbhushan Kharbanda & Rajiv Kapoor (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is inspired by a popular folk song from Uttar Pradesh, often sung during weddings.
- Director Ravindra Peepat was primarily known for his work in Punjabi cinema, making this a rare Hindi directorial venture.
- The movie was shot extensively in picturesque locations in Himachal Pradesh, adding to its visual appeal.
- It features veteran actor Shammi Kapoor in a supporting role, marking one of his later film appearances.
- The soundtrack, composed by Bappi Lahiri, included a hit duet sung by Kishore Kumar and Asha Bhosle.
- The film's release coincided with a wave of family dramas in the late 1980s but did not achieve major box office success.
- Some scenes were filmed at the historic Ridge ground in Shimla, a popular filming location for Bollywood.