Lizzy m
Some parts of the movie were a bit cheesy in my opinion, but I mean, that was kind of Hollywood's thing back then I suppose, and I do think that the cheesiness of the acting and plot is what accentuates the humor in this film. Anyways, this film was actually quite entertaining, as an American, Bollywood films don't always appeal to me, but this movie was different. My dad put this up on Netflix with my mom, as I walked into the room, and I was instantly hooked. It had such an adorable plot line with highly likable characters that you'll instantly fall in love with in seconds. The jokes were extremely clever as well, and of course goofy and cheesy (in a sort of odd and satisfying way). In conclusion, the film is lighthearted, romantic, humorous, and just downright adorbs.
Gypsi Bates
Hum Aapke Hain Koun. . . ! is a movie about family, sacrifice, duty, and most of all, love. It is a story that will bring laughter and tears, and is heart-warming all the way through. The choreography and music were excellent, the costumes were lovely and vibrant, and the cinematography was beautiful. Madhuri Dixit and Salman Khan were perfect in their roles, and the supporting cast was also fantastic. This sweet film comes highly recommended.
Sherazade
To me, it was just okay. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed the wholesome quality of the film but it was a tad bit too long and uneven for my taste. Heck! it was longer than the Titanic and then some. The film caught my interest with its portrait of simple and traditional Indian family life and values, the way the two families connected and the way love was the center piece. The music is as classic as it is great and the wedding scenes were magnificent. I just couldn't understand the plot twist, how and why it happened. It really just threw me off.Salman Khan plays a young and plucky boy named Prem and Madhuri Dixit plays the jewel that catches his eye one day when he and his family embark on a vacation that really is a trip to review a bride for his elder brother but in disguise of a vacation. Once there, as he is busy matchmaking his brother, he spots the younger sister of his sister-in-law (played by Madhuri Dixit) and falls in love with her. Everything goes along swimming well, with cricket matches in the afternoons, loving family meetings and exchanges, nice song and dance numbers until one after when a tragic accident changes the life of the two families forever. When the dust settles, the love between Prem (Khan) and Nisha (Dixit) is forever tested when she is asked to marry her brother-in-law as a replacement for his dead wife.Who am I to you indeed! This movie left me with a blank stare.
veracious_lies
If you want to see a romantic, sweet comedy that's nice to the core, family-orientated and lacks of any real conflict, watch HAHK.Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit, two of Bollywood's biggest stars in the 90's, play two youngsters whose siblings marry each other and soon the two youths also have to ask each other, "Who am I to you?" (translation of the title).Salman and Madhuri are cute and have just the right kind of tension between them - I especially love the opening credits and their song in it. The film is pure sugar, what with it's 12 songs and 3 hours of family entertainment. If you like your Bollywood with melodrama, you might not like this film because it lacks of any conflict. Every goes well from the beginning to the end. There is a tiny twist at the end but it's hardly anything serious or heart-breaking.All the other actors do a nice performance. I especially loved some of the romantic subplots. The songs are very memorable, though some of them blend into one another as there are just so many! If you're looking to introduce someone to Bollywood, my advice is not to pick this film. Unless they're fans of silly romantic comedies, they'll want to watch something with more content and less fluff.