When it comes to Kunal Kohli’s Hum Tum , Saif Ali Khan is very vocal. He still cannot get over the kiss with Rani Mukerji. “Our producer Adi Chopra really wanted a proper kiss in the film.
I was doing the kind of films where romance had to modernised and internationalised and a good romantic kiss was imperative!!! But Rani was not comfortable. She said, yes. But was so awkward and conscious! I still laugh about that.
She told me, don’t do it!! Please! It was quite an awkward kiss. But we did it. I think that was a first too,” he said.
20 years of Hum Tum: Saif Ali Khan recalls his blow up with Kunal Kohli, “I got the feeling the director didn’t love the idea of having me on” Hum Tum was Saif’s first film as a lead actor after years. “I felt equipped to handle the lead role after working with Shah Rukh Khan in Kal Ho Na Ho ..
I was growing and learning, and Adi gave me this big break after Karan Johar told him I’m ready and offered to show Adi scenes from Kal Ho Na Ho . When I saw myself on screen in Hum Tum , I was happy that I looked like a new actor. I had managed a re-invention .
.. This was my first solo hit film, and it set up the rest of my career.
It will always remain my most special film. That’s why I’m talking about it. Otherwise a film reaches 10 /12 /20 years.
But I don’t feel the need to reminisce about them.” Saif revealed he was the third choice for Hum Tum . “I think Hrithik Roshan and Vivek Oberoi had both turned it down,” he sa.
