Humko Deewana Kar Gaye

About the film

Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (translation: You Made Me Crazy in Love) is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language romantic drama film directed by Raj Kanwar and produced by Raj Kanwar, Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Bipasha Basu, and Anil Kapoor. Bhagyashree, Vivek Shauq, Shernaz Patel and Manoj Joshi appear in supporting roles. The film was produced by T-Series and Inderjit Films Combine. The score and soundtrack were composed by Anu Malik, while Himesh Reshammiya served as a guest composer. The film was released on 14 April 2006.

Plot

Aditya is an automobile engineer who is passionate about cars. He is also a test driver for the company. Aditya is engaged to marry Sonia, a budding fashion designer. Aditya and Sonia are not on the same wavelength; while he is a traditionalist, she is not. Much as Aditya tries to overlook these facts, they keep coming in the way of their relationship. Nevertheless, their wedding date is fixed, and their families are preparing for the event.

Meanwhile, Aditya is sent by his employer to Canada to learn about a new car model to be launched in India. Sonia also leaves at the same time for Paris in connection with a fashion show. Aditya arrives in Canada and is received by his sister Simran, her husband Robby, and their son Dumpty, who all live in Canada. Aditya keeps bumping into Jia, daughter of business tycoon Yashwardhan and fiancée of businessman Karan Oberoi. She has come to Canada all by herself to shop for her wedding. Despite her family's wealth, Jia is a simple girl who seeks true love. As a child, Jia was surrounded by comfort but didn't receive attention from her busy father. Now, Jia's fiancée doesn't have time for her either. She finds a friend in Aditya, and as the two spend time together, their friendship grows.

Aditya gets an opportunity from his company to participate in a car rally. He persuades Jia to participate with him, and they win. On returning from the rally, their car gets stuck in the snow, and they have to spend the night together. They share a romantic moment, forgetting that they are engaged to other people. Soon, they realize they are falling in love. When Jia tells Aditya that she believes her father is responsible for her mother's death, Aditya tells this to his best friend and roommate, Nawab. On a drunken night, Nawab tells his other friend, who is a reporter. The reporter then publishes this story in the newspaper. Jia is extremely hurt and returns to India with the intention to marry Karan. Aditya also returns to India to marry Sonia and does not attempt to meet Jia.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Anu Malik, while Himesh Reshammiya served as a guest composer. The lyrics were penned by Sameer.

Reception

Taran Adarsh of IndiaFM gave the film 1.5 out of 5, writing, "On the whole, HUMKO DEEWANA KAR GAYE is body beautiful, minus soul." Anupama Chopra of India Today, wrote, "Kanwar has occasionally displayed a crude narrative power (Deewana, Judai), but this film, despite the opulent trappings of locations, stars and songs, is just a tired rehash. The only discovery here is that the luminous Kaif is a passable actor." Jaspreet Pandohar of BBC.com gave the film two out of five, writing, "The location and pairing may look fresh but this hackneyed story of forbidden love is well past its expiry date, offering scarcely anything original besides a few catchy songs set against snowy mountains. Feel free to give this one the cold shoulder."

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