Hum is a popular 1991 Hindi action-drama film directed by Mukul Anand and produced by Romesh Sharma. The film features an ensemble cast led by Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth and Govinda, with Kimi Katkar, Danny Denzongpa, Anupam Kher, Shilpa Shirodkar, Deepa Sahi and Kader Khan in important roles. The music was composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal, with lyrics by Anand Bakshi.
The story follows Tiger, a brave dockworker who stands up against the tyranny of the ruthless gangster Bakhtawar. After a confrontation forces Tiger to separate from his family, he begins a new life under the name Shekhar. Years later, his past returns when Bakhtawar reappears, bringing Tiger and his brothers back into a dangerous struggle.
The film is remembered for its powerful action sequences, Amitabh Bachchan's performance, the combination of Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth and Govinda, and its hugely popular songs, particularly “Jumma Chumma De De” and “Ek Doosre Se Karte Hain Pyar Hum.”
The story begins with Tiger (Amitabh Bachchan), a courageous dockworker who refuses to accept the cruel rule of Bakhtawar (Danny Denzongpa), a powerful gangster who exploits workers at the dockyard.
Tiger leads the workers in standing up against Bakhtawar. However, the conflict has devastating consequences, forcing Tiger to leave his home and separate from his brothers.
Years pass, and Tiger creates a new identity as Shekhar. His brothers also grow up and establish their own lives. Kumar (Rajinikanth) becomes a police officer, while Vijay (Govinda) follows a very different path.
The family's peaceful existence is eventually disrupted when their old enemy Bakhtawar resurfaces. Tiger's past is revealed, and the three brothers are once again drawn into the battle against the criminal empire.
The film combines family relationships, revenge, action, crime and brotherhood, eventually bringing the separated family members together to confront their common enemy.
Director: Mukul Anand
Producer: Romesh Sharma
Story: Ravi Kapoor and Mohan Kaul
Screenplay: Ravi Kapoor and Mohan Kaul
Dialogue: Kader Khan
Music: Laxmikant–Pyarelal
Lyrics: Anand Bakshi
Cinematography: W. B. Rao
Editors: Kuldeep Mehan and K. Ravi Kumar
Language: Hindi
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
The music of Hum was composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal, with lyrics by Anand Bakshi. The soundtrack featured playback singers including Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, Amit Kumar, Suresh Wadkar, Sudesh Bhosle, Shobha Joshi, Vinay and Sonali Bajpayee.
The song “Jumma Chumma De De” became one of the most iconic Bollywood songs associated with Amitabh Bachchan.
Hum combines several themes that were popular in early-1990s Hindi cinema:
The central theme is the bond between brothers and their determination to fight their common enemy.
Hum is remembered as one of the prominent action films of the early 1990s. The combination of Amitabh Bachchan, Rajinikanth and Govinda gave the film a particularly strong star appeal.
Its music, especially “Jumma Chumma De De,” has remained strongly associated with 1990s Bollywood culture. The film is also notable as one of the major Hindi films featuring both Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth in prominent roles.