I have seen this movie without any expectations. I haven't yet seen Hum Apke Hain Koun, and the only actress I knew is Karishma Kaapoor. I loved this movie. Though I am not Indian, I find that this movie reflects well Indian traditional values. I have seen the movie, on DVD, 12 times so far, and the only other movie I have seen more often is K3G. Although they are quite different, I find those two movies very similar. I have read various comments from users that find that this movie lacks focus, and starts after 2 hours. I disagree; I find that the family brake down is only a sub plot. The main thing is the exploration of the individuals that form the family and more particularly their respective love story. I find that the six actors play well balanced and equally important parts. Granted some have more lines than others but they are equal in their story importance or screen time. It is much harder to act without lines, only with expressions which is the case for Tabu, Sonali, and Salman. It is only on the superficy that some actors play a real dominant role. In my first viewings I was under the impression that sapne (karishma) stole the light, she has such a screen presence and energy that it is hard for any actor to compete. But, in later viewings I learned to appreciate more the importance of all the other characters. I particularly love the minimalist, face acting of Tabu, a true `rani' as, Sooraj Barjatay, wanted her to be. All together it is a great family movie, full of love and traditions. I particularly liked the love stories in relation of their divine archetypes in the songs that links the 3 brides to be. I find that this is the point of that movie. I also keep going back to the humorous presentation of the family to the new bride. Some of the music is great and all the songs help to advance the story instead of being the typical Bollywood silly costumes parades in the Swiss Alps. I rate this movie a 10.
Review of Hum Saath-Saath Hain
