Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999)

Interesting facts

Hum Saath-Saath Hain, also abbreviated as HSSH, is a 1999 Indian Hindi-language family drama film written and directed by Sooraj Barjatya under the production and distribution of Rajshri Productions. The film stars an ensemble cast with Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Tabu, Sonali Bendre, Mohnish Bahl, Neelam Kothari, Mahesh Thakur with Alok Nath, Reema Lagoo, Satish Shah, Sadashiv Amrapurkar, Shammi, Rajeev Verma, Ajit Vachani and Himani Shivpuri in supporting roles. The story centers on a joint family and its values and togetherness, who grow apart after a misunderstanding.

Production

Hum Saath-Saath Hain: We Stand United's concept was conceived by Sooraj Barjatya, who wanted to make a family drama. The film is produced under his banner Rajshri Productions, the 48th film under the banner and Barjatya's third film as a director. The film was a modern-day adaptation of the epic Ramayana. Lyricist Raghvendra Singh worked as an assistant director for the film.

Reema Lagoo (as Mamta), Alok Nath (as Ramkishan), Himani Shivpuri (as Neenakshi), Satish Shah (as Pritam) and Ajit Vachani (as Pranab) were cast. It marks their second film with Barjatya after Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!. For Salman, Lagoo, Nath, Bahl, and Vachani, it was their third film with Barjatya after Maine Pyar Kiya.

Salman Khan was cast as Prem, marking his eighth film with the same character name. Salman at that point, found the character to be "similar to him" in real life. For Preeti's role, Barjatya first approached Raveena Tandon, who refused the part due to it being a multi-starrer. Later, Sonali Bendre was cast as Dr. Preeti. It marked Bendre's only film opposite Salman Khan.

Vivek's role was first offered to Anil Kapoor and later to Rishi Kapoor but after their refusal, Mohnish Bahl was cast as Vivek. Bahl made it a habit to keep his right hand in his pocket, as per the role's requirement. Bahl called Vivek's character "an opportunity of a lifetime". Barjatya approached Madhuri Dixit for Sadhna's role, who declined. Manisha Koirala was offered the role, who refused due to filming of her film Mann.

Later, Karisma Kapoor (as Sapna), Saif Ali Khan (as Vinod) and Neelam (as Sangita) were cast. Kapoor called working with Barjatya a "dream come true" experience. The makers offered Rishi Kapoor, Anand's role, but he again refused, it was then offered to Nitish Bharadwaj, who refused too. Finally Mahesh Thakur was cast as Anand.

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