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Hum Dono (Hindi: ; Urdu: ‫ ;​ ﻢ دوﻧﻮں‬Both of Us) is a
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Random article 1961 Hindi film produced by Dev Anand and Navketan films. Amarjeet is
Donate to Wikipedia credited as the film's director, but producer and star Dev Anand claimed
Wikipedia store that it was his brother Vijay Anand, who directed the film, based on his
own script.[1] The film stars Dev Anand in a double role, and also has
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after exactly 50 years on 4 February 2011.[2] The film is also known for
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The film is set in India during the period of World War II. Anand (Dev Starring Dev Anand
Languages Anand) is an unemployed but happy-go-lucky guy who is in love with a Sadhana
rich girl, Meeta (Sadhana). Meeta tells her father about Anand, and the Nanda

next day Anand comes to meet him although he had to face an interview Music by Jaidev
Edit links for a job. Meeta's father insults Anand saying that on the one hand, he Cinematography V. Ratra

doesn't have enough money to feed Meeta but he looks to be so Edited by Dharamvir
irresponsible that instead of first facing an interview for getting an Release date 1961
employment, he has come with a marriage proposal. Anand takes it Country India
personally and walks out. On the way back home he sees an Indian Language Hindi
Army poster. Eager as he is to get a job, he quickly enrolls, much to the
displeasure of his mother. Meeta, not knowing what has happened between her father and Anand, visits his home and
comes to know that Anand has left to serve in the Army. She tells his mother that, being her future daughter-in-law, she
will stay with Anand's mother. Meeta makes sure that Anand does not come to know about her presence at his home
and takes care of his mother.

Meanwhile, Anand gets trained and is posted in a war zone. At his camp, Anand befriends Major Verma (also Dev
Anand), a man who looks just like him (except that he has a moustache). With time, a bond develops between the two.
The Major tells Anand about his personal life, his wife Ruma (Nanda) and his mother. As fate would have it, Major
Verma goes missing in the war, and is presumed dead. A telegram is sent to his family saying that they are unable to
trace him.

On the other hand, Anand gets promoted for his heroic acts. He returns home to find Meeta there and learns of his
mother's death. Anand envisions what Verma's family must be going through in his absence. He decides to break the
news of the Major's death personally and visits their home. Upon seeing him, the Major's mother mistakes him for her
son and hugs him. Ruma too is overjoyed. Anand tells the family doctor of his true identity, but the doctor advises
Anand against telling Ruma the truth since Ruma suffers from heart disease and cannot bear emotional stress. To keep
Ruma happy and stress-free, Anand has no choice but to play the part of Major Verma, and starts spending more and
more time at Verma's home. Meeta grows unhappy about Anand's continuous absence from home. Once, when she
sees him at a temple with Ruma, she concludes that he is having an affair and leaves him.

At the same time, Anand is not comfortable with being close to Ruma. This pains Ruma and she asks him why he is so
distant from her, and when they would have a child. Anand replies that the war has changed him and he would never
have a child with her. However, Ruma starts to think that Major Verma no longer loves her and is having an extra-
marital affair.

It is now revealed that the Major is alive, though he has lost a leg. He reaches home and finds Anand in his place. He
misjudges him and believes that he is taking sexual advantage of Ruma. Major Verma ambushes Anand on a secluded
street and tries to kill him. A scuffle ensues, and the attempt to shoot Anand fails. Anand explains that he is merely
playing his part to keep Verma's family happy and his wife healthy. To convince the Major, Anand tells him to come to
the temple the next day. He also communicates the same to Meeta.

The next day, Anand comes to the temple with Ruma. As Major Verma and Meeta secretly listen on, Ruma again
complains to Anand about the lack of physical intimacy between them. Anand then asks her whether she would leave
her husband if he were to become handicapped. Ruma's answer is an emphatic no.

At this point, the real Major Verma reveals himself and Ruma hugs him. Meeta too understands the situation and
reconciles with Anand. The two couples leave the temple and the film ends on a happy note.

Cast [edit]

Dev Anand in double role as Major Manohar Lal Verma and Capt. Anand.
Lalita Pawar as Major Manohar Lal Verma's mother
Sadhana as Mita, Capt. Anand's love interest
Nanda as Ruma, Major Manohar Lal Verma's wife
Leela Chitnis as Capt. Anand's mother
Gajanan Jagirdar as Mita's father (credited as Jagirdar)
Rashid Khan as John

Music [edit]

Music composed by Jaidev and lyrics by Sahir Ludhianvi.[4]

1. "Abhi Na Jao Chhodkar" - Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle

2. "Adhuri Yaad Pyas Chhod Ke" - Mohammed Rafi, Asha Bhosle
3. "Allah Tero Naam Ishwar Tero Naam" - Lata Mangeshkar
4. "Jahan Mein Aisa Kaun Hai" - Asha Bhosle
5. "Kabhi Khud Pe Kabhi Haalaat Pe" - Mohammed Rafi
6. "Main Zindagi Ka Saath" - Mohammed Rafi
7. "Prabhu Tero Naam" - Lata Mangeshkar

Themes [edit]

Through the story of the two couples (Meeta and Anand, and Ruma and Major Verma), the movie depicts how
insecurity can affect romantic relationships. Another theme touched upon is war,[5] and its impact on the people's lives.

Nominations [edit]

Filmfare Nomination for Best Actor-Dev Anand[6]

Director Amarjeet was nominated for the Golden Bear at the 1962 Berlin International Film Festival.[7]

The film has two superhit songs "Mai Zindagi ka saath nibhata chala gaya" and "kabhi khud pe, kabhi halat pe" by
Mohammed Rafi and the Lata solo "Allah tero naam". It also has the evergreen duet "Abhi na jaao chhodkar" by
Mohammad Rafi and Asha Bhosle.

Colorized version [edit]

A colorized version of the film was released theatrically in 2011.

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1. ^ "Take Two - Indian Express" . www.indianexpress.com.

2. ^ "Colour Review of Hum Dono" . Archived from the original on 17 July 2011.
3. ^ http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/worth-their-weight-in-gold/
 4. ^ ScoopWhoop (10 January 2015). "18 Black And White Bollywood Films That We Can Still Watch Any Time" .
5. ^ "Take Two - Indian Express" . archive.indianexpress.com.
6. ^ [1]
7. ^ "IMDB.com: Awards for Hum Dono" . imdb.com. Retrieved 4 February 2010.

External links [edit]

Hum Dono on IMDb

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Hindi films remade in other languages Indian Army in films

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