Hum Tum Shabana(2011)
Hum Tum Shabana is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Sagar Ballary. The film stars Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, and Minissha Lamba in lead roles. The story follows two call center employees, Rishi and Purab, who both develop feelings for a shy game show contestant named Shabana. Their secret competition to win her heart leads to a series of comedic and chaotic events, including an accidental kidnapping. The film blends romance, comedy, and crime in a lighthearted manner. It received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its performances but criticism for its predictable plot. The movie was released in theaters on September 16, 2011.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- JioCinema, MX Player, Zee5, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 30 September 2011
- Director
- Sagar Ballary
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 3.9/10
Storyline
Two best friends, Rishi and Purab, work at a call center and both fall for the same shy girl, Shabana, who is a contestant on a game show. They secretly compete to impress her, but their rivalry spirals out of control when they get caught up in a kidnapping plot. Their friendship is tested as they fight for her love.
“Love is a game. Play fair.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Hum Tum Shabana
Cast reunions in this film: Shreyas Talpade & Tusshar Kapoor (5 films together), Sanjay Mishra & Shreyas Talpade (4 films together), Sanjay Mishra & Tusshar Kapoor (3 films together), Sanjay Mishra & Satish Kaushik (2 films together), and Satish Kaushik & Tusshar Kapoor (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Hum Tum Aur Shabana' before being shortened to 'Hum Tum Shabana'.
- Director Sagar Ballary had previously directed the hit comedy 'Bheja Fry' in 2007.
- The movie marked the Bollywood debut of actress Piaa Bajpai, who played the role of Shabana.
- It was one of the few Hindi films to feature a beauty pageant as a central plot device in that era.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Raghav Sachar, who also has a cameo appearance in the movie.
- Despite its Goa setting, parts of the film were also shot in Mumbai for logistical reasons.
- The movie performed poorly at the box office, ending its run quickly after release.