Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele: What We Know About This Film With LGBT Characters In Lead

Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele cast, release date- five things to know: Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele is an upcoming OTT film starring actors Zareen Khan and Anshuman Jha that is set for an OTT release on May 9. The film boasts of having global recognition for its storytelling.

Speaking about the film, actor Zarheen Khan said that it has been a life-changing experience for her. "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,” the actor said. Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele was also screened at Kashish, which is touted to be Asia’s largest LGBTQ+ festival. It was also the centerpiece film at 2020 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.

Here are five things about Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele that have us excited about the release of this unique film:

• The story of the film revolves around two people from the LGBTQ+ community who set off together on a road trip. Through their journey, the film promises to address and embrace same-sex love and heterosexual friendship. The film stars Zareen Khan and Anshuman Jha in the lead.
•  Khan plays the character of Mansi who identifies as a lesbian and Jha plays the character of Veer who is gay. Khan said that she chose the film as she was “immediately drawn to the depth and emotionality of Mansi's character”.
• The film is written and directed by Harish Vyas and produced by First Ray Films Production. Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele won the Audience Choice Award at the HBO South Asian Film Festival.
•  Khan won the Best Actress-Hindi films award at Rajasthan International Film Festival, while actor Anshuman Jha won the Jury Award for Best Actor and Harish Vyas won Best Director for this film at the same event.
• Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele will be available for screening on Disney+Hotstar from May 9.

Watch the trailer here.