21 years after its iconic success, Hum Tum starring Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji has been re-released in cinemas on Might 16, 2025. However do you know that earlier than Saif, the movie was supplied to Hrithik Roshan who rejected it as a result of he was not sure if it will work? Even Aamir Khan mentioned no to it with out listening to the script as a result of he was going by a tough patch in his married life together with his first spouse Reema Dutta.
In a current interview with Radio Nasha, Kunal Kohli who directed Hum Tum recalled the casting technique of the movie and the way Saif Ali Khan got here on board after the film was rejected by Hrithik Roshan, Aamir Khan, and Vivek Oberoi. Kunal revealed that Hrithik discovered the script “lovely” however thought he would not be capable to pull it off as he wasn’t within the “proper way of thinking”.
Additional, Hrithik Roshan requested the director if he might look forward to a few years as that will assist him perceive if he wished to do the movie. “Let a few of my movies launch first. After that, I’ll see if I can do that. I do know a few of my upcoming movies are going to flop. I’m simply in a nasty section,” Kohli mentioned whereas quoting Roshan. He additional added that the actor wasn’t making excuses however he simply wished successful movie behind him earlier than taking it on.
Speaking about Aamir Khan, he revealed that the star wasn’t even prepared to listen to the script as his marriage with Reena Dutta was coming to an finish. Vivek Oberoi agreed to do the movie and even gave dates for it. Nonetheless, he wished modifications within the script following which he and the makers determined to half methods. Later, Aditya Chopra advised Saif Ali Khan’s title to Kunal Kohli and that is how he got here on board.
Hum Tum was launched on Might 28, 2004, and continues to stay within the hearts of followers even in 2025. Saif’s character of Karan Kapoor grew to become a sensation amongst youth and his chemistry with Rani Mukerji was additionally admired by tens of millions.
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