Akele Hum Akele Tum
A struggling singer builds a devoted life with his son after marital separation, only to face a custody fight when his ex-wife becomes a film star.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- romantic
- sentimental
- earnest
- romantic movie night
- family drama evening
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Rohit fights Kiran’s custody claim while raising their son alone.
Kiran’s singing ambitions are curtailed by household duties, while both partners pursue music careers.
Rohit creates a life with Sonu after Kiran leaves and becomes responsible for him and his career.
The protagonists are playback and classical singers, and their artistic lives mirror their marriage and separation.
Films like Akele Hum Akele Tum, and why
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...
Shared romantic melodrama, marital conflict, parental responsibility, and emotionally direct family storytelling.
Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Shared domestic drama, separation, reconciliation, and the tension between personal ambition and family obligations.
Kramer vs. Kramer
Shared custody conflict, parental devotion, and sentimental relationship-centered drama.
Movie Details
- Director
- Mansoor Khan
- Release Date
- 1995-11-30
- Runtime
- 160 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (44)
Cast
- Aamir Khan
- Manisha Koirala
- Tanvi Azmi
- Deven Verma
- Rakesh Roshan
- Rohini Hattangadi
- Satish Shah
- Shafi Inamdar
- Harish Patel
- Navneet Nishan
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Akele Hum Akele Tum about?
- A struggling singer builds a devoted life with his son after marital separation, only to face a custody fight when his ex-wife becomes a film star.
- What is Akele Hum Akele Tum like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Akele Hum Akele Tum as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Akele Hum Akele Tum violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Akele Hum Akele Tum.
- Which films are like Akele Hum Akele Tum?
- Films with a similar feel include Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham..., Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, and Kramer vs. Kramer.
- How long is Akele Hum Akele Tum?
- Akele Hum Akele Tum runs 160 minutes.
- Where can I watch Akele Hum Akele Tum?
- In United States, Akele Hum Akele Tum is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
