Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele(2020)
Hindi137 minsdirect-to-OTT
Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele (2020) is a 137-minute Hindi film directed by Harish Vyas. Starring Zareen Khan, Anshuman Jha and Harish Vyas. With a rating of 6.5/10 reflecting mixed audience reception and a hit verdict at the box office.
Director:Harish Vyas
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- JioHotstar, Plex, Watcho
- OTT Release Date
- 14 February 2020
- Theatrical Release
- 14 February 2020
- Director
- Harish Vyas
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A gay man and a lesbian woman take a road trip together from New Delhi to Himachal. During their journey, they form a deep bond and discover the meaning of love within a true friendship.
“Two strangers. One journey. Finding friendship where they least expected.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
137Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date14 February 2020
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
identityfriendshiplovefamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 18 days on a tight budget, primarily during a real road trip.
- It is one of the few mainstream Hindi films where both lead characters are openly LGBTQ+ from the start.
- Actor Zareen Khan prepared for her role by spending time with members of the lesbian community in Delhi.
- The movie's climax was filmed in the remote Spiti Valley, known for its challenging high-altitude conditions.
- Director Harish Vyas cited the 2018 Indian Supreme Court verdict decriminalizing homosexuality as a key inspiration.
- The soundtrack features an original song, 'Tere Bina', which was composed before the script was fully written.
- Despite its theme, the film had a very limited theatrical release and gained more attention on streaming platforms.