Akele Hum Akele Tum

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• Aamir Khan as Rohit Kumar
• Manisha Koirala as Kiran Kumar (Rohit’s wife)
• Adil Rizvi as Sunil “Sonu” Kumar (Rohit and Kiran’s son)
• Deven Verma as Kanhaiya
• Tanvi Azmi as Farida
• Rohini Hattangadi as Mrs. Dayal
• Paresh Rawal as Advocate Bhujbal
• Aanjjan Srivastav as Ram Dayal
• Rakesh Roshan as Paresh Kapoor
• Shafi Inamdar as Kaushik
• Satish Shah as Gulbadan Kumar
• Harish Patel as Amar
• Navneet Nishan as Sunita (Kiran’s Friend)
• Neeraj Vora as Moolchand (Grocer)
• Mushtaq Khan as Mr. Bhatija (Rohit’s Lawyer)
• Dinesh Hingoo as Jamshed, Hotel Owner
• Shashi Kiran as Ravinder Kapoor
• Suresh Bhagwat as Prakash (Tailor)
• Razzak Khan as Babulal
• Hiralal as Hira Lal
• Viju Khote (actor playing role of an NRI)
• Ayesha Jhulka as award presenter
• Yunus Parvez as Mehra, Restaurant and Disco bar owner(uncredited)
• Ghanshyam (actor playing role to insult an NRI)
• Jennifer Winget as young girl

Storyline:

The story follows Rohit Kumar (Aamir Khan), an aspiring playback singer, and Kiran (Manisha Koirala), an ambitious classical singer-in-training. They meet, fall in love, and marry, but their relationship becomes strained when Kiran’s parents oppose their marriage. After their wedding, Kiran’s aspirations are overshadowed by her household responsibilities, leading her to feel unfulfilled and frustrated. This culminates in her decision to leave Rohit and pursue her career, resulting in a custody battle over their son, Sonu (Master Adil). The film explores themes of love, ambition, and the complexities of relationships as both characters navigate their struggles and their impact on their family.

About Movie:

Akele Hum Akele Tum is a  Hindi romantic drama film directed by Mansoor Khan. The film stars Aamir Khan, Manisha Koirala, and Master Adil, and features music composed by Anu Malik with lyrics by Majrooh Sultanpuri. The narrative is loosely based on the 1979 American film Kramer vs. Kramer.

Upon its release, Akele Hum Akele Tum received positive reviews from critics, particularly for the performances of Aamir Khan and Manisha Koirala. Koirala was nominated for Best Actress at the 41st Filmfare Awards for her role. Despite the critical acclaim, the film did not connect with audiences as expected, leading to moderate box office success, grossing ₹12.37 crore against a budget of ₹4.50 crore.

Akele Hum Akele Tum is remembered for its emotional depth and strong performances, particularly highlighting the struggles faced by modern couples. The film’s exploration of familial relationships and personal ambition resonates with audiences, making it a notable entry in Aamir Khan’s filmography. Despite its mixed reception, it remains a significant film in the context of 1990s Bollywood cinema.

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