Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji starrer ‘Hum Tum’ clocks 12 years

“#12YearsofHumTum There were many firsts associated with this film that’s earned itself cult status with all your love and support,” he wrote.

#12YearsofHumTum
There were many firsts associated with this film that’s earned itself cult status with all your love n support

— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) May 28, 2016

“#12YearsofHumTumConsidered India’s 1st romcom, Rani’s 1st best actress award, Saif’s 1st solo major hit, Kunal’s 1st best director award.”

#12YearsofHumTum
Considered India’s 1st romcom
Rani’s 1st best actress award
Saif’s 1st solo major hit
Kunal’s 1st best director award

— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) May 28, 2016

He remnisced about Rishi Kapoor’s role in the film and the fans’ reaction. “#12YearsofHumTum when @chintskap made his entry singing main shair toh nahin the theatre exploded with claps n whistles”

#12YearsofHumTum when @chintskap made his entry singing main shair toh nahin the theatre exploded with claps n whistles

— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) May 28, 2016

He also talked about budget issues that made them shoot scenes meant for Paris and America in Amsterdam.

Kohli shared how Prasoon Joshi was initially approached to write the dialogues.

“#12yearsofHumTum we approached Prasoon Joshi to write the dialogues. He said the ones by me are most apt & offered to write lyrics instead.”

#12yearsofHumTum we approached Prasoon Joshi to write the dialogues.He said the ones by me are most apt & offered to write lyrics instead

— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) May 28, 2016

The director added that initially Yash Chopra was not in support of the film, but was convinced after he saw it.

“#12yearsofHumTum initially Yashji wasnt convinced of the film. Adi stood by me. Finally when Yashji saw it he loved it. I cried in relief and joy.”

#12yearsofHumTum initially Yashji wasnt convinced of the film.Adi stood by me.Finally when Yashji saw it he loved it.I cried in relief n joy

— kunal kohli (@kunalkohli) May 28, 2016