Hum Do Hamare Do

Hum Do Hamare Do

Year: 2021

Runtime: 129 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Abhishek Jain

Echo Score: 73
DramaFamilyComedyRelationship comedyCrude humor and satire

Dhruv, a self-made man, and Anya, a popular social media influencer, unexpectedly fall in love and decide to get married. However, a complication arises: Anya insists on marrying someone with a loving and supportive family. Since Dhruv is an orphan, they devise a plan to create a "fake" family to fulfill her requirement, leading to a series of humorous situations as they navigate the challenges of pretending to be a close-knit family.

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Timeline & Setting – Hum Do Hamare Do (2021)

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Time period

Present day

The narrative unfolds in modern urban India, framed by contemporary technology like a virtual reality app launch. It contrasts online connections with real-life relationships and the social expectations around marriage and family. The events occur in a timeframe that feels immediate, emphasizing current attitudes toward parenthood, adoption, and belonging.

Location

Purshottam's Dhaba, Mehra residence, Old age home (in another city), Theatre

Purshottam's Dhaba is the film's grounding setting, a humble roadside eatery where Dhruv's ambitions and friendships begin. The Mehra residence is where Anya lives with her aunt Roopa and uncle Sanjeev, highlighting a warm but unsettled family dynamic. The story also travels to an old age home in another city and to a theatre where Anya's parents perished in a fire, places that anchor her past and longing for a real family.

🏠 Dhaba 🏡 Mehra residence 🕰️ Old age home 🎭 Theatre

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:08

Main Characters – Hum Do Hamare Do (2021)

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Dhruv Shikhar (Rajkummar Rao)

An orphan-turned-entrepreneur who crafts a plan to assemble a perfect 'fake' family for his love, only to discover that real connection and confidence come from honesty and commitment. He is resourceful, hopeful, and sometimes reckless, learning to balance ambition with empathy as his relationships deepen.

🧭 Orphan 💼 Entrepreneur ❤️ Romantic

Purshottam Mishra (Paresh Rawal)

A dhaba owner who agrees to pose as Dhruv's father in the fake family plan. He reveals weathered wisdom and a willingness to help, yet carries the weight of his past as he forges a real bond with others.

🧓 Elder 🍲 Dhaba Owner 🧭 Mentor

Deepti Kashyap (Ratna Pathak Shah)

Dhruv's past love who agrees to act as the fake mother, recalling a boy she met in the dhaba. Her involvement hints at history, forgiveness, and the complexities of past relationships shaping present decisions.

💫 Past Love 👩 Mature 🪶 Guidance

Anya Mehra (Kriti Sanon)

Dhruv's love interest who yearns for a kind, loving family and an adopted dog. Her discovery of the fake family threatens the engagement, yet her vulnerability and longing for belonging drive the final decision to choose Dhruv.

❤️ Romantic 🏡 Family-Seeker 🐶 Dog Lover

Sandeep "Shunty" Sachdeva (Aparshakti Khurana)

Dhruv's loyal best friend who helps hatch the plan to secure a perfect family. He provides comic relief and practical support, also showing a deeper loyalty once reality intrudes.

🎯 Friend 🤝 Loyal 🧩 Planner

Rupa Mehra (Prachee Shah)

Anya's aunt who houses her and her uncle. She serves as a stabilizing adult presence in Anya's life while wrestling with the social expectations surrounding marriage and family.

🏠 Aunt 👩 Family 🧭 Guardian

Dr. Sanjeev Mehra (Manu Rishi Chadha)

Anya's uncle and a doctor who initially resents the fake family plan, humiliating Dhruv and his circle before coming to understand the depth of Dhruv's intentions.

🩺 Doctor 🗣️ Critical 🧭 Authority

Joginder Arora aka Shaadiram (Saanand Verma)

Dhruv's ally who helps orchestrate the plan, bringing humor, mischief, and risk to the scheme.

🎭 Mischief 🕵️‍♂️ Ally 🧩 Friend

Kanika Mehra (Mazel Vyas)

Anya's younger sister whose actions lead to a turning point, encouraging Anya to see Dhruv's genuine devotion and the possibility of a real future together.

👧 Sister 🧠 Insight 💡 Catalyst

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:08

Major Themes – Hum Do Hamare Do (2021)

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🏠 Family

Belonging and the idea of family drive the story. Dhruv's plan to assemble a perfect family tests the depth of his relationships and the meaning of kinship. The film shows that authentic bonds matter more than appearances, and a chosen family can become real through care and commitment. The journey suggests that home is where people support each other, not just where they are related.

🎭 Truth & Deception

Deception fuels the plot as Dhruv fabricates parents to secure a marriage. The plan strains relationships when the truth surfaces, testing loyalties and values. The story weighs the costs of lies against the resilience of honesty and forgiveness. In the end, honesty paves the way for genuine connection rather than a staged union.

💞 Love & Belonging

Romance here emphasizes commitment and mutual sacrifice over fantasy. Dhruv's willingness to go to great lengths to create a family signals true devotion. Kanika's intervention helps Anya see Dhruv's sincerity and the possibility of a real future together. The conclusion reinforces that love grows strongest when partners feel truly seen and supported by a real, caring family.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 10:08

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