Zareen Khan and Anshuman Jha starrer Hum Bhi Akele, Tum Bhi Akele to release on Disney+ Hotstar VIP : Bollywood News – Bollywood Hungama

May 3, 2021

After gathering accolades around the globe, Mansi and Veer’s coronary heart-warming story about embracing love, life and friendship in Hum Bhi Akele, Tum Bhi Akele is about to arrive on Disney+ Hotstar VIP. Actors Zareen Khan and Anshuman Jha painting the function of Mansi and Veer – two strangers and proud members of the LGBT+ group; who’ve extra in widespread than they realise and probability upon one another at a bar whereas attempting to escape their respective realities. The duo quickly embark on a street journey that seems to be a journey of a lifetime. As they drive from Delhi to Mcleodganj, Veer and Mansi uncover that love is actually past gender.

Hum Bhi Akele, Tum Bhi Akele created large noise globally because it received over a number of worldwide movie critics and fanatics, and clinched the Best Film-Audience Choice award on the HBO South Asian International Film Festival, New York. Winning the “Jury Award Best Actor” (Anshuman Jha), Best Actress-Hindi Films(Zareen Khan) and Best Director (Harish Vyas) awards on the 2020 Rajasthan International Film Festival, Hum Bhi Akele, Tum Bhi Akele was additionally the centrepiece movie on the IFFM Melbourne 2020 and was the Closing Night Gala Film at Kashish 2020, Asia’s largest LGBTQ movie competition. Written and directed by Harish Vyas and produced by First Ray Films, the movie addresses homosexuality, friendship and love by way of its lead characters and their humane journey. Hum Bhi Akele, Tum Bhi Akele releases on ninth May 2021 solely for subscribers of Disney+ Hotstar VIP and Disney+ Hotstar Premium.

Director Harish Vyas mentioned, “Hum Bhi Akele, Tum Bhi Akele is a human story of a special friendship that blooms, by chance, between a man and woman – both homosexuals – who are not only polar opposites – think yin & yang, but have had completely different personal journeys so far. My endeavour with this film is to bring forth the warm, positive, loving embrace that is the soul of friendship and to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community which I have been close to. We are grateful to have had a universal audience in New York, Australia and all the festivals where the film was showered with love and several global recognitions. After Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain I wanted to follow up with a light, compassionate journey to re-discover love and friendship. Hum Bhi Akele, Tum Bhi Akele is the culmination of that thought. I am hoping that it also receives a positive response from audiences watching it on Disney+ Hotstar VIP.”

Actor Zareen Khan mentioned, “I was immediately drawn to the depth and emotionality of Mansi’s character since the first time that I heard the narration of Hum Bhi Akele, Tum Bhi Akele by Harish Sir and post reading the screenplay – its unique storyline just hooked me. Just like Veer and Mansi’s lives change after their road trip, Hum Bhi Akele, Tum Bhi Akele has been a life-changing experience for me and I do hope the film is able to relay the message that love is love – to even more people as it releases on Disney+ Hotstar VIP.”

Actor Anshuman Jha mentioned, ”The intent has been to deliver forth a ‘Pure’ story. The Supreme Court of India has legalised homosexuality, but there is still a section of society that considers it a taboo in India and my character Veer hasn’t mustered up the braveness to converse brazenly to his household as a result of he fears that they received’t settle for it too. With friendship and love at its core, Hum Bhi Akele, Tum Bhi Akele is a film that may really feel like a heat hug and hopefully encourage folks to have extra open conversations. Encourage Acceptance. We missed the theatre due to the Pandemic however I couldn’t be happier that extra audiences will likely be in a position to watch it on Disney+ Hotstar VIP. It’s my final work which my mom noticed earlier than I misplaced her in 2020 and it is subsequently much more particular for me. ”

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