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Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! 1994

Two families plan a big wedding in this spectacular Bollywood musical

Our Take (by Isabella Endrinal)

Who doesn’t love a good wedding? It’s a lovely celebration anywhere in the world, but Hum Aapke Hain Koun depicted the Hindu wedding as one of a kind. The film depicts a traditional engagement and wedding ceremony in its most spectacular form, with catchy songs, elaborate sets, and colorful attire that set the standard for many South Asian weddings today. It’s so captivating that it’s easy to forgive the film’s long runtime and slow pace. That being said, certain aspects, such as the roles women take on, might not have aged well for modern viewers. Still, Hum Aapke Hain Koun remains a Bollywood classic for its undeniable impact.

Synopsis

Prem and Nisha meet and fall in love at the wedding of their elder siblings, but their plans to be together are put in jeopardy when Nisha's sister dies, leaving behind a baby.

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What happens

Orphaned brothers Prem and Rajesh are raised by their uncle Kailashnath, who is looking for their brides now that they’re old enough to marry. However, while arranging Rajesh’s marriage to Pooja, one of the daughters of Kailashnath’s good friend, Prem falls in love with Nisha, the other daughter.

What sets it apart

The songs. It’s so good, many of the tracks are still used for weddings.

TL;DR

It is so long, but it’s so beautiful.

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Isabella Endrinal

Isabella Endrinal

Isabella Endrinal is a curator at A Good Movie to Watch. She's now free from the corporate night shift. Previous articles have been published in outlets such as NANG Magazine. She's currently catching up on some classic films… if she isn't coping with the fact that the Haikyu anime will end soon.