The 2004 rom-com Hum Tum remains a classic in Bollywood's romantic genre, known for its breezy storytelling and the National Award-winning performance by Saif Ali Khan. However, the journey to finding the perfect Karan Kapoor was a long one for director Kunal Kohli. In a recent conversation with SCREEN, he shared behind-the-scenes details about the casting process, revealing that the role was offered to several top stars, including Hrithik Roshan, before Saif Ali Khan eventually stepped in. According to Kunal, Hrithik was one of the actors who was genuinely impressed by the story.