The other factor is the female lead Rhea (played by Rani Mukherji), who adds to the fun as well as the sensitive side of the movie. He, as Karan, is one of the big factors, who has contributed to the likability of this movie. Saif has definitely matured as an actor and improved his comic timing. Taking an outline of "When Harry Met Sally" and weaving a whole new story (and mind you, likable) was really tough and they have succeeded. The writers have done a remarkably good job with the story. Hum Tum is a novel look at the trials and tribulations of "every man" and "every woman" and their attempts to understand one another. But, as life would have it, their paths keep crossing and, over the course of a decade, their relationship evolves, from hate to mutual respect, friendship and finally - In a cinematic universe that offers simplistic scenarios to the complex relationship between men and women. Initially, the two have very little in common. She can give as good as she gets and is not afraid of standing up to men. Rhea is sensitive, well bred and self-confident. Karan is a cartoonist and his character "Hum" and "Tum" reflect his perspective on the strange love-hate relationship between men and women. Hum Tum is a refreshing look at the eternal battle of the sexes as it follows the lives of Karan (Saif Ali Khan) and Rhea (Rani Mukerji). Very often, a relationship develops slowly and it takes many years between "boy meets girl" and "boy gets girl".
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