Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai Movie Reviews

The film's raison d'etre is Amisha Patel. Playing a blind girl who recovers her eyesight in time to lose her love(Arjun Rampal) in Jaipur and regain a sympathetic shoulder(Bobby Deol) in Switzerland, Amisha is presented in an un-ending series of trendy backless ghagra-cholis in the first half and chic chiffon saris in the second half. Makes you wonder if blind people actually have access to such a long line of haute couture picked up from the trendiest boutiques that money can afford. The idea is to present Patel as the archetypal heroine.Nattily groomed even during her worst phases of distress, she goes through all the paces in the pedestrian plot, from sheer blind innocence to tragic maturity.

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To be honest, while viewing HUMKO TUMSE PYAAR HAI, a late release, one does feel that the film manages to meet the very low expectations from it. However, keeping in mind the competition such movies face from other giants, one has to rate them with those measuring sticks in minds. So let's get into why HUMKO TUMSE PYAAR HAI isn't a recommended film.

Quite simply, HUMKO TUMSE PYAAR HAI is too cliched in that all the age-old formulas are used to add the twist and turns in an already stale plot. No doubt some sequences and performances help the movie move on a commendable pace and the twists and turns don't hurt either. However, considering someone (very few people for sure) might've spent an expensive ticket to watch this film first day last show (laughs) this movie does fail to deliver.

When compared with other late releases like MERE JEEVAN SAATHI, LAMHE JUDAAI KE, etc. HUMKO TUMSE PYAAR HAI is for sure a better movie. However when compared to the contents of its tougher competitors like FANAA, KRRISH (if any competition goes), then HUMKO TUMSE PYAAR HAI is no doubt a waste of time. In a nutshell, it is a well-made movie which is still too monotonous and stale to work.

The movie's strengths lie in the consistent pace of the movie as well as sincere performances. Important aspects like music (except for CHORI SE DIL KO), cinematography, and screenplay do lack finesse, but that's fine considering almost nothing was expected from this movie.

Performance-wise, HUMKO TUMSE PYAAR HAI offers both Arjun Rampal and Amisha Patel a lot of scope. While Arjun manages to excel as an honest, quite lover, Amisha does go overboard in a few sequences. Even though the actress manages to give the exact impression of the character (of a poor, handicapped village girl) that she is playing, she could've done better in the more dramatic sequences. Unfortunately, an experienced and talented actor like Bobby Deol only enters at the interval point and hasn't got a lot to do except for doing the routine part of a second male lead. However whatever Bobby has, needless to say, he excels with it leaving a major impression. This talented actor needs better offers and I'm sure he is one of the greatest talents of Indian cinema right now. Kanwaljeet Singh is alright and so is the rest of the supporting cast.

Overall, HUMKO TUMSE PYAAR HAI is a strictly OK movie that can be watched if one has nothing else to do. I am not recommending it because I'm sure with fun movies like GOLMAAL out, no one probably even cares to comment on a review of such a flop movie, let alone watching the movie.

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Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai has all the trappings of an old-fashioned melodrama, but fails to engage on any level. When the reviews of this movie came out, I was so eager to watch it I ignored all the negativity. After all, I had read bad reviews before and some of the movies had actually turned out quite well. However that is not the case in this movie. Before I dissect it, let's get on to the plot and cast.

Basic story:

A blind sculptor (Amisha Patel) falls for a stranger (Arjun Rampal) who saves her life while her brother looks on helplessly as his sister is about to plunge down a cliff. They of course fall in love, but for some unknown reason she never knows his name and calls him ''Babu'' and recognizes him by the sound of his voice. A few unforgettable songs later, ''Babu'' has found a doctor to operate on ''blind sculptor girl's'' eyes and of course there has to be a twist in the story, in the form of a thug who's obssessed with ''blind sculptor girl.'' After her mother saves her from the thug, he vows to get even and in ''dramatic'' turn of events, tragedy strikes prompting ''Babu'' to propose to her. But before she can see (the op. is a success) her nameless beau, he's killed by ''thug'' who also dies. Suddenly we skip to Switzerland where ''blind sculptor girl'' is living with her doctor and for some inexplicable reason calls him papa. Here she meets ''brooding rich guy'' (Bobby Deol), who's instantly in love with her. He woos her because, in another ''dramatic'' twist in the story, he lost his childhood friend too, who's none other than ''Babu'' and thus shares a bond with her, but then she doesn't recognise him coz remember she never asked him his name!! What follows after that is your classic run on the mill love triangle with a very ''surprising'' ending.

The Cast:

Granted, I've never been around blind people before, but I've seen a couple and Amisha Patel as the blind Durga looks nowhere near even slightly shortsighted!! Her acting is mediocre at best and her emotional depiction fails to captivate the audience.

Arjun Rampal as Rohit/Babu doesn't do much either, except look intense half the time. I really didn't feel much chemistry between the two. He looks utterly ridiculous in the scene at the army hospital. You can actually tell in the pre-interval scenes that he's still a newcomer and he's a bit wooden. But post interval, he becomes more natural. Performance wise though, I liked him better in ''Dil ka Rishta'' and I hated his performance in THAT movie.

Final Bobby Deol as Raj is the only almost saving grace of the film. Although he tended to overdo it at times, I actually felt sympathy when he talked about his childhood friend. He gave an overall okay performance.

Now let's dissect it:

I have never rolled my eyes so much while watching a movie, I came out of the theater cross-eyed!! This movie has all the cliches of a romantic drama, actually the movie is a 3 hr long cliche!! And the holes in the plot (if you can call it that) are very hard to miss.

1) Durga is a sculptor and we're led to believe that she chanels her feelings this way

So why does she not to a single sculpture in Switzerland, you would think that after her traumatic experience she would want to channel her grief in the only way she knows how.

2) Durga never finds out her fiance's name

How on earth do you agree to marry someone you know practically nothing about, okay, maybe that's possible, but the first thing I would insist on is a name. He tells her to continue calling him Babu EXCUSE ME? And her mother doesn't seem to find it strange that her daughter's spending all this time with a nameless stranger.

3) Durga moves to Switzerland with her ''Papa''

WHAT? pre-interval he's her doctor and now post-interval he's suddenly Papa? What happened to her brother? Did they leave him alone to tend for himself in the village, he looked barely 15!!

The ending was so hackneyed I almost walked out had the credits not rolled before I could close my mouth at the astonishing conclusion to this ''long awaited'' movie.

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To begin, the only thing appealing about Humko Tumse Pyaar Hain is the music and perhaps some romantic sequences. Other than that, this film has nothing new to offer. I wonder why did I waste my time in such a disaster of movie!

The story begins in a little village of Rajasthan, where a blind girl called Durga (Amisha Patel) lives with her mother (Suhasini Mulay). Inspite of Durga being blind she has a special gift, she makes beautiful clay statues, a skill she learnt from late father. Her otherwise quiet life takes an exciting turn when Rohit (Arjun Rampal), a compassionate and loving businessman, enters her life.

He is impressed by Durga’s art and beauty and they both fall in love with each other.. . But fate deals a cruel blow when he is killed in a fight with a local goon just before Durga's sight is restored. To aid her recovery from the terrible loss Durga's doctor generously takes her to Switzerland, where rich guy Raj (Bobby Deol) also falls for her charms.

Then one day, Raj takes Durga to his house and shows her his dear friend, Rohit’s photographs. He tells her that even he is suffering the loss of his best friend. Dr. Prasad convinces Durga that Raj is a very good boy and that he wants to get married to her. Durga agrees to get married to Raj and so the family prepares for the wedding. Raj and Durga get engaged. Raj hears that Rohit is alive and brings him home. Rohit is stunned to see Durga there, but Durga does not recognize him as she has never seen him.

As mentioned, the story has nothing new to offer. There are no thrills or excitement.

Arjun looks like a punk Just trying to get his way. Booby, who I felt was improving over the last few years, failed to impress in this role. Amisha hammed through her role .

Direction and editing were sloppy, except for few romantic sequence. Music by Anand Raj Anand is tuneful, but tends to drag the story along after a while. Lyrics by Sameer are typical.

HTPH is to be watched only if you are a fan of Bobby ,Arjun or Amisha, other than that it is completely not worth it.

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The flick was quite good I reckon- but maybe that was only for the reason that I didnt want to study anymore...

However, I couldnt help noticing the similarities between HTPH and Deewana (remember that movie? Rishi Kapoor, Shah Rukh). The only thing Deewana lacked was the fact that the girl was blind. But overall is was such a repetition....come to think of it- many movies go by the same sorta story line...

Now Deewana was a mojor major hit (it was Shah Rukh's very first movie!!), but I doubt this will ever get up there. Yeah theres a few good songs- esp. the last song... very relevant to the situations of the love triangle- so maybe the movie will win a few points that way.

I give it a 9/10 if you're bored....however if you're looking for a good movie- HTPH will be a dissapointment. So 3/10 in those situations!!

Why the hell does Bobby take on such bad roles???- I really dont get it!!

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This movie was kinda okay, I mean I thought it would SUCK!!! the pepole in the movie were: Amisha Patel, Arjun Rampal and Bobby Deol. Those were the main actors. Amisha's acting was surprisingly good. I really don't like her. Arjun Rampal's was excellent!!! I really really liked him in this movie. and bobby's was pretty good as well.. the plot was pretty good. The ending was kind of .. what's the word?? ... umm... o ya predictable.. you could totally tell what was going to happen. but I never knew that amisha was blind!! this isn't one of like the best movies ever. but it was kind of good. it's okay if you want to watch something that will pass your time. lol.. I would recommend it to people who just want to waste their time and have nothing else to do. lol.. it is a family type of movie, so you can watch it with them..its ok to watch it with anyone lol

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A blind girl called Durga (Amisha Patel) lives with her mother (Suhasini Mulay). Inspite of Durga being blind she has a special gift, she makes beautiful clay statues, a skill she learnt from late father. Durga meets the handsome Rohit (Arjun Rampal), who works for a fertilizer company. He is impressed by Durga's art and beauty and they both fall in love with each other.

One day, a village goon named Rana (Parmeet Sethi) takes advantage of Durga's handicap and attempts to rape her. Luckily Rohit comes to her rescue, which leaves a furious Rana making all sorts of threats against Rohit. Later, Rohit takes Durga to an eye hospital, where Dr. R.K. Prasad (Kanwaljeet) performs a surgery on her eyes. The operation proves to be successful, but before the bandage is taken off from Durga's eyes, Rohit goes to arrange for their wedding. On the way, Rana and his friends try to kill Rohit, and in this incident, both Rana and Rohit die.

When Durga learns about Rohit's death, she tries to commit suicide, but is saved by Dr. Prasad. Durga relates her story to Dr. Prasad who now considers her to be his daughter. He goes to Switzerland for work and takes her along for a change. In Switzerland, Durga meets Raj (Bobby Deol), who is a rich man and at their first meeting, Raj falls in love with Durga. Raj tries to get close to Durga but Durga gets annoyed with his behavior.

Then one day, Raj takes Durga to his house and shows her his dear friend, Rohit's photographs. He tells her that even he is suffering the loss of his best friend. Dr. Prasad convinces Durga that Raj is a very good boy and that he wants to get married to her. Durga agrees to get married to Raj and so the family prepares for the wedding. Raj and Durga get engaged.

Raj now comes to know that his childhood friend, Rohit is still alive. Raj brings Rohit home and introduces him to Durga. Rohit is stunned to see Durga there, but Durga does not recognize him as she has never seen him.

Vikram peels the layers of this human drama slowly and carefully. The director introduces two principal characters in the first 20 minutes itself and The proceedings constantly give you a feeling of deja vu, you realize what's in store next, but his execution keeps you engrossed right through these portions.

The pace begins to slacken when Arjun gets killed. With a twist in the tale, you expect the narrative to get more absorbing, but that doesn't happen. Partly because the director and writer wanted to have that lull before the storm kind of an impact and partly because the narrative moves at a leisurely pace.The film changes gears in the post-interval portions, with the re-emergence of Arjun in the story .But just when you thought that there would be fireworks, the screenplay lets you down. Pre-climax onwards, the graph of the film starts slipping and by the time it reaches the climax, the impact is missing.

There's no denying that director Vikram has handled the drama with sensitivity. But the pacing of the narrative gets painfully slow in the post-interval portions and by the time the story reaches the culmination, it actually tests the patience of the viewer. Besides, only a handful of emotional sequences strike a chord.

Music is effective .The filming of 'chori se' specifically is mind-blowing.

Cinematography is of standard. The film bears a rich look throughout. Sets are opulent.

Arjun does well in a role that fits him like a glove. Bobby handles his part with effortless ease. Amisha is excellent.

The film has been declared a super hit in UK with collections being higher than Taxi Number 9211 .

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Humko Tumse Pyaar Hain , produced by Cineyug and directed by Vikram Bhatt, is a love story with ample doses of emotion and sermonising.

The story is of a blind and hapless girl (Amisha Patel) whose life toggles between the past she never knew to the present she has just witnessed. The film starts off in a village of Jaipur and centers around beautiful and doll-faced blind girl Durga (Amisha Patel).

She has caring mother (Suhasini Mulay) and divine gift of making beautiful sculptures despite her handicap. Rohit (Arjun Rampal), charming young man is enticed by her beauty culminating in eternal love.

Rana (Parmeet Sethi), the dreaded village goon has lust for Durga and desires to marry her. Rohit tries to cure with Durga of her blindness and he meets eye specialist Dr Prasad (Kanwaljeet).

Rana is upset by the fact Durga loves Rohit and tries to eliminate him. Though Dr Prasad operates Durga successfully but the destiny has other plans.

On a fateful day when Durga gets her vision she loses Rohit. This upsets her to an extent that she tries to kill herself.

Dr Prasad takes Durga to Switzerland. Raj (Bobby Deol), a hi-profile tycoon, is besotted with Durga's pristinely innocence and charm. Raj shows his love for her but she resents it at first but finally accepts.

During that time Raj tells Durga about his best friend (Rohit) whom he has lost. Durga hasn't seen Rohit because of her blindness but his voice and appearance has strong impact on her mind and soul.

Durga and Raj are engaged. On the engagement day, Raj hears about Rohit and this makes him happier. Rohit recognizes Durga but she hasn't seen him.

The storyline is such that you can foresee what's in store . Another disadvantage being, the story bears a striking resemblance to several bollywood films .Yet,the first half has a couple of interesting moments and the emphasis is clearly on providing light moments.The story gathers momentum soon after the intermission, when Amisha visits Swiss which keeps your attention arrested.

However, the film is not without its share of snags.First and foremost, the story is old-fashioned and the screenplay abounds in clich. Moreover, the second half is lengthy and how one wishes the editor would've used the scissors more effectively.Music is passable, although two numbers are catchy enough – the title track and 'Tumko'. Cinematography is functional. Dialogues sound oft-repeated.

Amisha needs to polish her acting skills as well as concentrate on her overall appearance. Performance-wise, she is plain mediocre. Bobby Deol is fair. Arjun does a fine job.

All up HTPH is an ordinary fare by all standards.

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Humko Tumse Pyaar hain is a mismash of several Bollywod films . To be honest, you expect a lot from director Vikram Bhatt, the director of Raaz ,Dewaane Huye Paagal and Fareb, but the film belies your expectations. It is like a ship with a hole.

Besides Vikram Bhatt's credentials, the title of the film gives the impression that you are going to watch a 'hatke' love story, a welcome change from the usual boy-meets-girl fare witnessed innumerable times earlier. But Vikram Bhatt and his team of writers have boxed up the same old wine in a new package.When compared to the director's previous accomplishments, Humko Tumse Pyaar hain pales on both the levels – script and music. The story of the film is as old as the hills and the screenplay does precious little to elevate the situation.

The first half of Humko Tumse Pyaar hain has its share of light sequences, which are thoroughly enjoyable. The Amisha-Arjun romantic track is breezy, while the Rajasthan portion is simply hilarious. The interval point holds a lot of promise, but the post-interval portions do not live up to the expectations.

Director Vikram Bhatt has opted for a script that is monotonous and which embarks on a lot of cinematic liberties. The switzerland portions are indigestible. Even the climax does wee little to perk up matters To be honest, the scripting is of sheer convenience.

Anand Raaj Anand's musical score is also a downer. The tunes are cyclical and identifiable, although it must be said that the picturisation of the songs is commendable. Yet, the placement of songs towards the second half is improper, for they look forced in the goings-on.

Director Vikram Bhatt leaves an impression in a couple of sequences, not entirety. A fraction of the flick does have the by-now-famous stamp of the accomplished director, but after a point, the weak plot overpowers the director completely.

Cinematography is eye-filling. The locations of Europe make the film look visually affluent. Dialogues are tolerable at places. Action scenes are well implemented.

Bobby Deol goes through his role with earnestness. Amisha does her part with fervour. Arjun irritates.

On the whole, Humko Tumse Pyaar hain has a dull script, which will limit its prospects significantly. It will have a bumpy journey at the box-office.

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Durga (Amisha Patel) lives with her mother (Suhasini Mulay). Inspite of Durga being blind she has a special gift, she makes beautiful clay statues, a skill she learnt from late father. Durga meets the handsome Rohit (Arjun Rampal), who works for a fertilizer company. He is impressed by Durga's art and beauty and they both fall in love with each other. Later, Rohit takes Durga to an eye hospital, where the operation proves to be successful, but before the bandage is taken off from Durga's eyes, Rohit goes to arrange for their wedding. On the way, villians try to kill Rohit, and in this incident, both Rana and Rohit die.

When Durga learns about Rohit's death, she tries to commit suicide, but is saved by Dr. Prasad. Durga relates her story to Dr. Prasad who now considers her to be his daughter. He goes to Switzerland for work and takes her along for a change. In Switzerland, Durga meets Raj (Bobby Deol), who is a rich man and at their first meeting, Raj falls in love with Durga. Raj tries to get close to Durga but Durga gets annoyed with his behavior. Then one day, Raj takes Durga to his house and shows her his dear friend, Rohit's photographs. He tells her that even he is suffering the loss of his best friend. Dr. Prasad convinces Durga that Raj is a very good boy and that he wants to get married to her. Durga agrees to get married to Raj and so the family prepares for the wedding. Raj and Durga get engaged.

Raj now comes to know that his childhood friend, Rohit is still alive. Raj brings Rohit home and introduces him to Durga. Rohit is stunned to see Durga there, but Durga does not recognize him as she has never seen him.

If the synopsis sounds familiar, it´s because HTPH is a film that has been made in Bollywood many times before; there is nothing in this outdated saga that hasn´t already been done to death by countless productions before it. The hackneyed plot, in fact, reads like a virtual check-list of the most trite Bollywood clichés from the 80´s and 90´s.

The lone actor worth watching in the enterprise is Bobby Deol, who is continuing to solidify his status as one of the most versatile, bankable, and talented actors in Hindi commercial cinema today. He serves as a reminder of the kind of aesthetic the film should have had - unpretentious about its populist intentions, but still sincere enough not to insult audience intelligence.

Amisha overacts and fails to convince of her character. Arjun is unable to conjure even a hint of the forcefulness and conviction of a skilled performer.

Humko Tumse Pyaar Hain with its utter lack of charge and conviction, is just not worth a watch.

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Cineyug''s Humko Tumse Pyaar Hain, directed by Vikram Bhatt, is a love story.What could've been an engaging film turns out to be an absolute hotchpotch thanks to vikram's unimaginative direction and jaded screenplay.

The film is centred on a blind girl, Durga, played by Amisha Patel, who lives with her mother in Rajasthan. Her otherwise quiet life takes an exciting turn when Rohit (Arjun Rampal), a compassionate and loving businessman, enters her life and falls in love with her.

Their happiness is shortlived when a village goon, interested in her, kills Rohit.

Durga tries to get over her trauma and another young man, Raj (Bobby Deol), steps into her life and gives her reason. But when destiny gives you another chance at love, it comes with a catch.

The film, a love story, relies too heavily on the tried-and-tested stuff and in the bargain, comes across as a project that had potential, but got ruined in the process. Actually, nothing concrete happens in the first half of this enterprise. The mandatory romantic songs – surprisingly, all dream sequences – follow one after the other, coupled with a few light sequences. The film gains momentum minutes before the interval, when Arjun gets killed.

Expectations soar and one looks forward to a riveting second half, but all hopes turn sour in view of the fact that the drama falls flat in the post-interval portions. The sequences in this half are, at times, amateurish and at some places, far-fetched . What adds to the sorrows is the sermonising in the second half, which gets on your nerves.

Unfortunately, the finale – the climax – is the saddest part of the enterprise. In fact, whatever little the narrative may have impressed in the second half gets lost due to the weird climax.

Vikram Bhatt's direction is old-fashioned. In an era of stylish films that also have substance to talk of, this love story takes you back to the 1980s. His shot execution is anything but trendy. Script leaves a lot to be desired, for he has rehashed the same old formula and presented it in a new avtaar.

Anand Raaj Anand comes up with an excellent score which is sadly wasted in this hideous bore of a film. 'Chori', 'Tere ishq', 'title track' and 'kaise tumhein' are musical gems and the lyrics are noteworthy. The picturisation of all the songs is commendable as well.

Cinematography is just about okay. Dialogues tend to get crude at times, mainly those delivered by Parmeet Sethi.

Arjun is not bad at all in a role which requires him for most of the first half of the film to dance around trees. The rest of the proceedings are so predictable and he goes through the motions in a perfunctory way. Amisha is simply too sophisticated to be the village babe and makes no attempt to be anything other than that. Bobby Deol is an embarrassment.

Possibly the most meaningless and boring film of the year and one that will be hard to beat. One to avoid with a barge pole.

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Humko Tumse pyaar hain sees Vikram Bhatt, return to a genre that has always had him at his best [ala Fareb ,Jaanam]. Having been primarily involved with comedy capers over the past few years, not only does he comes back to serious and sensitive cinema with Humko Tumse pyaar hain, he teams up with real life friend Bobby for the first time. What’s more, he even manages to pair Arjun with Amisha . So with his’s name, a serious love story, great music, one could easily say that the makers have a winner up their sleeve… Well, not quite!

Unfortunately, with Humko Tumse pyaar hain, Vikram goes completely wrong as a filmmaker – This surely comes as a surprise from someone who has always been acknowledged for his precise execution and taut subject handling. Right from an inapt screenplay to tactless direction,Humko Tumse pyaar hain comes across as just another Bollywood movie with not much to offer in terms of novelty.

Durga [Amisha] has everything a girl would want - a beautiful physical appearance, a doting mother [Suhasini Mulay] and a God's gift that make her even more special. She is talented in making clay sculptures. But God has His own way to take something from you that would have otherwise made you a perfect living being.She is blindEnters a dashing young man Rohit [Arjun Rampal] in her life who arrives in his village due to his job in a nearby chemical company. They both come across each other and while Durga falls for his honesty and charm, Rohit sees himself falling in love with her due to her skills as an artist and her inner and outer beauty.

As all love stories, even this isn't without its share of thorns as enters Rana [Parmeet Sethi], a bad character in the village who has his eyes set on Durga. His attempts at raping Durga are thwarted by Rohit who arrives at the scene in the nick of time and while Rana runs away from the scene, he does do with a promise to create havoc in Rohit's life.Meanwhile Rohit and Durga decide to spend their rest of lives together but not before Durga has been treated for her handicap. He takes her to Dr. Prasad [Kanwaljeet] who treats her for the lost eyesight and in some time she gets her sight back. Before she could see the man she truly loved, Rohit is killed by Rana while on his way to arrange for their marriage.

Durga finds her eye sight back but loose her love in the bargain!

With no purpose to live any further, she decides to take her own life but this time Dr. Prasad comes to her rescue. To distance her from the memories of the past, he takes her to Switzerland and motivates her to start her life afresh. In this new chapter in her life arrives Raj [Bobby Deol], a handsome'n'charming person who falls in love with her in no time. Eager to win her heart he pursues Durga at any given moment but to no avail. Still not being able to come out of her past, it was unimaginable for Durga to welcome a new man in her life, until there is a revelation.....Raj and Rohit were close friends before destiny snatched Rohit away from Raj!

Though Durga doesn't realize that this is the same Rohit whom she loved once [as she had never seen him], she understands one common factor that tied the lives of Raj and hers - they both had lost the person whom they had been closest to. She starts understanding Raj better and eventually says yes to him for the marriage. Raj's happiness is no bounds and the marriage preparations begin. This is where fate intervenes and brings with a pleasant surprise.

With a story like Humko Tumse pyaar hain, that offers little surprises and twists, deft execution was a prime requirement - a requirement that just doesn’t get attended to all barring a couple of sequences. Had Vikram risen above the clichéd and the ordinary,Humko Tumse pyaar hain would have been a totally different viewing experience. But sadly, the 80’s style treatment and unimpressive direction areHumko Tumse pyaar hain’s biggest undoing.

Technically, the film is brilliant. Cinematography is breathtaking at times and songs have been canned expertly. Choreography is quite good except for the title track song – what’s up with all the inmates breaking into a synchronized dance routine? The only culprit is the editing as the scissors could have been used more effectively especially with the flashback which seems almost never-ending.

Dialogues are plain average .Screenplay is also a major let down and pretty much handicaps Vikram’s directorial abilities.

Music is a major asset. Almost all the songs are nice and make for a great soundtrack. However, barring a couple of songs, one does feel that the songs have been forced and at times, they just slow the pace of an already flaky script. Having said that, all the songs have been ably picturized.

Vikram may have fallen short of expectations with the execution of the script, but one thing that he yet again succeeds with is his extraction of amazing performances from the principal cast.

Bobby Deol is arguably Bollywood’s most underrated actor. While his star-status can never be questioned, his acting ability has always come under fire from critics and viewers alike. I, on the other hand have always believed otherwise, as his ability to casually walk through complex roles and still coming up with believable performances is something that not even the best in the business have.

Amisha, too, turns in a mature performance.

Without doubt, the best performance of the movie comes from Arjun. He is simply brilliant. It’s been a while since he did something significant and Humko Tumse pyaar hain comes as a pleasant surprise. While he is at extreme ease with light sequences, he is equally faultless when it comes to expressing emotions. Watch out for his expressions in the final sequence.

At the end of it all,Humko Tumse pyaar hain leaves the viewer with mixed feelings. As one walks out of the theatre, one feels disappointed at the overall expectations not being met but at the same time, a powerhouse performances leave a strong impact.

Humko Tumse pyaar hain is not a bad movie, it just isn’t as good a movie as one would expect from Vikram.

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There are three factors that go against HTPH:-

One, the screenplay jumps from one scene to the next, leaving several questions unanswered in between;

Two, the treatment fluctuates from 70S TO 90S, leaving the viewer mystified;

Three, the long period the film has taken to reach the theatres and the not-too-popular star cast gives the film a jaded look.

Directors choice of script leaves a lot to be desired and his story telling is devoid of stimulating moments. The dramatic scenes are frail and the poignant ones disappoint and fail to strike a chord.It's regrettable that a writer of the calibre of Vikram Bhatt has come up with a script that is slapdash and lifeless. The screenplay has glaring loose ends, which dilute the overall impact of the film.

Another factor that goes against the film is that the songs are unevenly placed. Most of the songs are dream sequences and have been incorporated in the plot because Hindi films are incomplete without them.

Thanks to a weak script, none of the performances rise beyond the average mark. Bobby is loud and goes overboard at times. His dress sense is equally outrageous. Amisha is plastic in some scenes, but makes a sincere attempt at times. Arjun hams.

Cinematography is breath-taking. The locales of Austria and Switzerland are a visual treat. Dialogues are alright at places. Editing should've been crisper. The length should be trimmed by at least 20 minutes. Production values are grand. The producers have spent lavishly, which reflects on the screen.

On the whole,HUMKO TUMSE PYAAR HAIN has nothing going in its favour .Poor direction and poorer script will mar its prospects and its fall is inevitable!

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Humko Tumse Pyaar Hain has a universally acceptable theme (a love story) that has been handled with sincerity. Despite a not-too-convincing screenplay, the film has its share of plusses in the form of competent performances, able direction, rich emotions , besides the breath-taking locales of Swiss.

Durga (Amisha Patel) is a blind girl with an artistic talent for pottery. In an hour of need, a young man named Rohit (Arjun Rampal) helps her and subsequently falls in love with her

Just when things seem to be going right, enters the villain – Rana (Parmeet Sethi). When Rana’s proposal is rejected by Durga, he tries to force himself upon her.

But Durga’s mother comes to her rescue. Rana comes to know of the love between Durga and Rohit. He decides to kill him. But accidentally, Durga’s mother is killed.

Rohit takes her to a hospital for eye operation that will bring back her eyesight. The operation is successful. But before the crucial moment when Durga’s bandages are opened, Rohit is killed in a scuffle with Rana.Durga is shattered and slits her wrists.

Dr. R.K. Prasad (Kanwaljeet), Durga’s eye doctor and the patient listener of her story, takes the bereaving girl under his wing.. Durga and the doc go to Switzerland, the perfect setting for the entry of the second hero.Raj (Bobby Deol) is a businessman who is smitten with Durga at first sight.

Like Durga, he too is bereaving the death of a very close friend. Durga doesn’t reciprocate Raj’s feelings at first. Gradually, after a few good gestures by Raj and a little insistence from her new father figure, Durga mellows and agrees to an engagement with Raj.

The initial reels of Humko Tumse Pyaar Hain are devoted to establishing the key characters in the film. The focus is on light moments and songs and the outcome is mediocre. But it is the second half that catches the viewer unaware.

The death of Arjun is very well executed and it is these moments that are the mainstay of this enterprise. Director Vikram Bhatt has treated these sequences with utmost care and the result is an emotional ride which keeps you hooked to the goings-on till the last frame.

There are several sequences which remain etched in your memory even after the show has ended, notable among them being:

• Bobby confronting Amisha in swtezerland and the sequence that follows

Arjun entering the Bobby's home .

• The climax of the film, the fight to finish.

However, Humko Tumse Pyaar Hain has its share of weaknesses too:

• One, the characterisation of Bobby seems half-baked. His leading a dual life seems far-fetched.

  
  




• Two, the film tends to drag slightly towards the middle of the second half [portions in Swiss]. Trimming them is essential.

  
  




• Three, the film lacks a hit musical score to compliment the love story. Barring two songs that have been promoted well – 'chali' and 'Humko Tumse Pyaar Hain Kahan' – the remaining songs, though lavish in picturisation, do not arouse curiosity.

  
  

Director Vikram Bhatt surprises you with his command over the script .. Cinematography is brilliant. The lighting in the Rajasthan, mainly those involving Arjun, deserves special mention.Action is first-rate. Dialogues are well worded.

Bobby looks dashing and performs his scenes with maturity. Arjun's performance can be best described in one word – excellent. This actor has screen presence, delivers the right expressions and has a flawless dialogue delivery.Amisha looks very glamorous and acts ably.

On the whole, Humko Tumse Pyaar Hain is a well-made romantic flick that has all it takes to be appreciated by those starved for good entertainment.

However, a film of this stature deserved to be publicised better to reap a rich harvest at the box-office window.

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Cast-Bobby Deol ,Amisha Patel ,Arjun Rampal

Director-Vikram Bhatt

Release Date-24th Feb ,2006

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Humko Tumse Pyaar Hain is an honest attempt by Vikram Bhatt that tackles the sensitive love triangle with amazing each. The plot has its share of clich and oft-repeated sequences that have been witnessed incalculable times earlier, but Vikram has interspersed the story with light moments and dollops of emotions with a dash of Indian customs and rituals.

The movie has Amisha playing Durga, a blind Rajasthani village girl who is very artistically skilled at making clay statues. Arjun Rampal plays Rohit, a handsome young man who works for a fertilizer company and is deeply impressed by Durga’s talent and natural beauty.

As the movie’s story goes, Durga and Rohit fall in love. Rohit takes her to the city for an eye operation that will bring back Durga’s sight. While Durga regains her eyesight, Rohit is killed in a fight with a village goon who wanted to satisfy his lust on Durga.

Shattered at the death of her man, Durga goes into depression. It is then the doc who performed her operation takes Durga to Switzerland where she meets Raj (Bobby Deol).

Raj is smitten with Durga at first sight, but she rebuffs his romantic advances. She still has not been able to come to terms with the loss of Rohit.

As time goes by, Raj tells Durga that Rohit was his friend too and he mourns his death no less than she does. Gradually, Durga begins to mellow down. She agrees to marry Raj.

When the wedding preparations are in full swing, comes a bolt out of the blue. Raj discovers that Rohit is alive. What happens next is the crux of the story.

The film is simplistic in narration and lavish in terms of look and setting. But it lacks a hit score to elevate the proceedings. The premise works because the two principal characters are genuine and their emotional problems are identifiable. You empathize with their dilemma and growing attraction to one another. Moreover, the chemistry between Amisha and Bobby excites.

After establishing the characters in the initial reels, the story gathers momentum only in the pre-interval portions, when Arjun meets with an accident and Amisha's expectations come crashing down. The sequences thereafter are skilfully executed, mainly the Swiss portions .

Vikram Bhatt's indelible stamp comes to the fore in the final half-an-hour of the film. The finale is simply brilliant and the plight of the lovers moves you. The emotions depicted are successful in striking a chord.However, Vikram shouldn't have relied too heavily on the tried-and-tested stuff, for the novelty of the plot gets lost in the process. Also, the film can do with some trimming for a better impact

The songs are tuneful, no doubt, but slow-paced and situational. 'chori se' is the pick of the lot, while 'title track' has a soothing effect.

Cinematography is first-rate. The outdoor locales of Switzerland are a visual treat. Dialogues are very well penned. Editing is sharp.

Boby Deol does a commendable job, underplaying his character with maturity. This is amongst his best performances. Amisha is just about okay. Arjun Rampal is a complete natural. He enacts his part with utmost ease.

On the whole, Humko Tumse Pyaar Hain is an honest attempt that has all it takes to pick up with word of mouth publicity.

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