The End Is Fast But Melodramatic
... (of) Rajshri policy of making films with a positive message, films which uphold
the high values of life and morality.

-by NN Sinha

        'Hum Pyar Tumhi Se Kar Baithe' of Rajshri Productions has Anup Soni, who is from the Delhi stage, and Tina Rana, who makes a screen debut via ad-modelling-music-video route. For Anup Soni it hasn't been a smooth sail. This NSD-trained theatre actor shifted to Mumbai in 1994 driven by the usual dream of becoming a hero. But he got trapped into the small screen and did his best to get out of it, which got him the Screen awrd for best actor for his role in Sea Hawks.

          A bit role in 'God Mother' (with Shabana Azmi) and another after a long gap in 'Fiza' (with Karisma and Hrithik) did not take him far. One needs a godfather in the industry and he didn't have any. Working in TV had brought him close to veterans like Sachin Khadekar. As the casting for the new Rajshri film was on and Sachin was already in the supporting role of Tina Raana's uncle as well as Jugal Hansraj's father, he took him to producer Rajkumar Barjatya and director Mohan Singh Rathore. The character of Jai is negative but very challenging. In fact, he plays a villain with positive shades. Thanks to the Rajshri break, today he has a number of films in his bag.

           The theme of Hum Pyar ... is in accordance with the Rajshri policy of making films with a positive message, films which uphold the high values of life and morality. The theme is best described in Anup's own words: This film has exposed me to new dimensions of acting, which are incomparable. The message it gives is significant and beneficial for society. We all have strived to make the film entertaining for the family, which at the same time extols the values and cultural traditions which bind the members together.

           'Hum Pyar ... ' is wholly the director's creation. Mohan Singh Rathor writes the screenplay for his story and directs it. Virtually unknown in Hindi cinema, Rathor has, however, earned the epithet of 'Manmohan Desai of Rajasthani cinema'. Jugal is Vishwas the guide for tourists who visit places of interest in Rajasthan. He meets Tina (Priya), a college girl, who alongwith her friends reaches there for sight-seeing. And they fall in love.

           Priya is brought up by her parents' friend Sachin after a fatal accident leaves her an orphan. He has a son in Vishwas, which fact is known neither to him nor to the bright youth who has made a mark on the businessman. Navni Parihar does the role of Khadekar's wife who leaves him with their little son. She had disapproved of the dishonest means he had adopted for becoming rich.

           Moving at a slow pace, the film picks up in the second half. The story is full of unexpected turns. Partly action-filled, it maintains an emotional level, which avoids an overplay of human feelings. Nevertheless, the end turns out to be melodramatic.

           Both Jugal Hansraj and Tina have done well portraying their respective characters. One watches with a pleasant surprise Tina's ability to emote naturally even as she projects the teenager, innocent and full of zest she is expected to delineate.

           Laxminarayan's cinematography is notable for conjuring an ambience for every scene and bringing out the best in every face. Raamlaxman offers a couple of pleasing numbers.