21 years after their prestigious success, Hum Tum starring Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukherjee has been re -released in theaters on May 16, 2025. But do you know that before Saif, the film was introduced to Hrithik Roshan, who rejected it because it was uncertain whether it would work? Even Aamir Khan did not say without listening to the script as he was passing through a thick patch in his married life with his first wife Reema Dutta.
In an interview with Radio Nasha recently, Kunal Kohli who directed Hum Tum, recalled the Casting process of the film and how Saif Ali Khan was rejected by Hrithik Roshan, Aamir Khan and Vivek Obrabi as the film. Kunal revealed that Hrithik found the script “beautiful”, but he thought he would not be able to pull it because he was “not in the right frame’s mind”.
In addition, Hrithik Roshan asked the director if he could wait for a few years because if he wants to do the film he will help understand it. Kohli quoted Roshan, saying, “Let some of my films be released first. After that, I will see if I can do this. I know some of my upcoming films are going to flop. I am just in a bad stage.” He further said that the actor was not making excuses, but he wanted a hit film behind him before taking it.
Talking about Aamir Khan, he revealed that the star was not ready to listen to the script as her marriage to Reena Dutta was ending. Vivek Oberoi agreed to do the film and even gave dates for it. However, he wanted a change in the script after which he and the manufacturers decided to participate. Later, Aditya Chopra suggested Saif Ali Khan’s name to Kunal Kohli and thus came on the board.
We were released to Tom on May 28, 2004, and in 2025 also fans continue to live in their hearts. Saif’s Karan Kapoor’s character became a sensation among the youth and her chemistry with Rani Mukherjee was also praised by millions.
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