Movie Review: Humko Tumse Pyaar Hain

Humko Tumse Pyaar Hain is a romantic melodrama which is finally seeing the glow of release after many years. Produced by Cineyug, this love triangle would have hit the screens long ago, but the sudden demise of Bunty Soorma delayed the film. Later, director Vikram Bhatt stepped in to complete it. Although the concept of love triangle has been repeated many times but interestingly look of the film is not out of date. Also remarkable direction from Vikram Bhatt because when such films are directed under a different director the result is exaggerated and film looks patchy from where the new director must have started but in case of this film no so such thing has happened. Full marks to Vikram Bhatt for handling the project so well. Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai was shot in Switzerland and Rajasthan and this adds to the overall look of the 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.

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, in an elated mood 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 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.

The story by Bunty Soorma has an old-world charm and engrossing narrative. The plot has its share of slip-ups and oft-repeated sequences but Vikram has interspersed the story with light moments and heaps of emotions with a dash of Indian customs and rituals.

The chemistry between Amisha and Bobby is exciting and there love sequences have been taken to a new level after their attractive pairing in Humraaz. After a point you get so engrossed in the narrative that you will start emphasizing with their dilemma and growing attraction to one another. The story gathers momentum only when Bobby Deol enters the scene. The songs are tuneful but slow-paced and situational. Cinematography is first-rate. The outdoor locales of Switzerland are a visual treat. Dialogues are very well penned and editing is sharp.

But the climax should have been the highpoints of the movie. With the lack of attractive ending the expectations of an emotional viewer comes crashing down. If Vikram would have been able to come up with a different and likable ending then the movie would have tasted success. Boby Deol has done a commendable job. He is getting better and better with his rich, sophisticated businessman image. Amisha is just about okay. Arjun is as usual stiff and awkward at places. Others in the cast has done a decent job.

If you are game for mushy-mushy love story with lots of tears and emotions then Humko Tumse Pyaar Hai is made for you.

Rating: 2/5