The film Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam revolves around a love triangle involving a jealous husband, portrayed by Shah Rukh Khan, his loyal wife played by Madhuri Dixit, and a supportive friend, Salman Khan, who is mistakenly perceived as the wife's lover. This narrative draws inspiration from the 1974 classic Aap Ki Kasam featuring Rajesh Khanna, Mumtaz, and Sanjeev Kumar. The film's elaborate presentation, star-studded cast, and outdated themes of marital fidelity raised concerns within the film industry.

Despite not achieving significant success with Shah Rukh, Madhuri had previously starred in the blockbuster Hum Aapke Hain Koun alongside Salman Khan.

Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam was pivotal not only for the multi-starrer genre but also for producer K.C. Bokadia, whose career faced challenges in the 1990s following earlier successes like Aaj Ka Arjun and Phool Baney Angaaray. The film's release was delayed by nearly six years due to Bokadia's financial struggles.

This film marked the directorial debut of Tamil filmmaker K.S. Adhiyaman, who directed it without any knowledge of Hindi. By the time filming began, many trends and styles in cinema had evolved.

Interestingly, the film found a receptive audience in Bihar, where Shah Rukh's character imagines his wife singing to Salman in a dream sequence.

After seven years in production, Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam evokes a sense of frustration. The actors have aged, and some seem to have outgrown their roles. Only Adhiyaman remained committed to the project, navigating through a convoluted narrative about a possessive husband who nearly jeopardizes his marriage to a naive wife, oblivious to her husband's jealousy until it's nearly too late.

Shah Rukh Khan embodies the obsessive husband, whose growing suspicions threaten the stability of his marriage. The film is reminiscent of Raj Kapoor's Sangam, with thematic parallels and character names echoing the classic love triangle. Adhiyaman pays homage to this earlier work, with the couple named Gopal and Radha, and the friend’s name altered from Rajendra Kumar’s Sunder to Salman Khan’s more assertive Suraj.

The film is packed with numerous characters, creating a chaotic atmosphere. The music credits list multiple composers, resulting in a disjointed score.

Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam attempts to encompass various themes but ultimately falls short. The marriage of Gopal and Radha deteriorates due to Suraj's interference, compounded by familial tensions involving Radha's irresponsible brother and Gopal's sister. The narrative shifts between genres, resembling a chaotic waiting room where characters lose their inhibitions.

Supporting characters, such as Shah Rukh's foster father and Madhuri's mother, are not effectively integrated into the storyline.

Adhiyaman's melodramatic approach should have focused solely on the central love triangle. With more direction, the marital drama could have gained depth. The lead actors are capable of adding nuance to their roles, with Shah Rukh effectively portraying a tense and impatient husband seeking his wife's attention.

Unfortunately, the possessive husband's character devolves into a caricature of Shah Rukh Khan himself. A notable scene features him conversing with a clay horse, which feels more like an oddity than a narrative moment.

Salman Khan's performance is surprisingly restrained, avoiding his typical bravado. His character's interactions with Madhuri are well-timed, including Aishwarya Rai's guest appearance as his blind girlfriend, who perceives his true intentions.

The film's humor, particularly in dramatic moments, elicits mild curiosity rather than genuine engagement. Despite featuring a professional singer, the music and choreography are disappointingly lackluster, with a particularly poor performance during a significant award ceremony.

As time has passed, the film's narrative has aged poorly. The actors maintain consistent hairstyles, but Madhuri's makeup fluctuates dramatically. The film's print quality varies, reflecting the jealous husband's mood. While it aims to convey moral values to a female audience, the humor often veers into suggestive territory.

In one scene, Radha expresses a desire to 'play football' with Gopal at night, to which he humorously declines due to a footache. This moment encapsulates the absurdity of the characters' self-created dilemmas.