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Hum - I'm Because of Us

Hum: I'm Because of Us is a 2018 Hindi-language drama web series created for the Indian streaming platform ALTBalaji, directed by Partho Mitra and produced by Ekta Kapoor.1 It premiered on 30 July 2018 and follows three sisters, the Kapoor sisters Devina, Isha, and Sakshi, who move to Mumbai to pursue their dreams and find their bond tested by ambition and love.1 • 2

Key factDetail
Platform and premiereALTBalaji, 30 July 20181
FormatOne season of 20 episodes, about 19 to 20 minutes each3 • 2
DirectorPartho Mitra1
Lead castRidhima Pandit (Devina Kapoor), Karishma Sharma (Isha Kapoor), Payal Bhojwani (Sakshi Kapoor), Kushal Tandon (Rahul)3
ProductionSOL Productions; producers Kamna Nirula Menezes and Fazila Allana; story and screenplay by Vibha Singh1
Genre and ratingDrama and romance; rated UA13+1 • 3
IMDb rating5.63

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Premise

The story centers on three sisters who want their relationship to be simple and transparent. Devina, the eldest, is willing to sacrifice everything for the unity of her sisters Isha and Sakshi, choices that lead to consequences.1 The sisters share a close bond and arrive in Mumbai together, but the city has different plans for them, and their paths diverge as Devina tries to hold the family together while Isha wants more from life.3 • 2

The Kapoor family carries a backstory revealed early in the first episode: the family was once royal in Daulatganj on the maternal side, but the sisters' mother was ousted from the royal clan when she married for love.4 A review in India Forums described the three sisters as poles apart in nature and approach to life, and noted that the show's early episodes improved as secrets unfolded, while criticizing flaws in editing, audio, and scene connectivity.4

Cast and crew

Ridhima Pandit plays Devina Kapoor, Karishma Sharma plays Isha Kapoor, and Payal Bhojwani plays Sakshi Kapoor. Kushal Tandon plays Rahul, and Satyajit Sharma plays Vikram; the supporting cast includes Payal Nair, Gulfam Khan, and Kunal Thakur, among others.3 • 1 Behind the camera, Partho Mitra directed, Vibha Singh wrote the story and screenplay, and Aparna Nadig wrote the dialogue. The series was produced under the SOL Productions banner by Kamna Nirula Menezes and Fazila Allana, with ALTBalaji as the commissioning platform.1

Reception and availability

The series holds a 5.6 rating on IMDb based on 191 user ratings.3 A review on MyMovieRack called it an AltBalaji original that plays like a regular daily soap drama, praising the direction and acting while finding little new in the plot, though it judged the climax impressive.5 As of late 2026, the series streams on JioHotstar free with ads.3

References

  1. Hum Im Because of Us (2018) — Web Series, Indian Film History
  2. Hum: I'm Because of Us, TheTVDB.com
  3. Hum: I'm Because of Us - streaming tv show online, JustWatch
  4. #REVIEW: 'Hum' manages to HOLD your INTEREST owing to the amazing PERFORMANCES, India Forums
  5. Hum: I'm Because of Us (2018) Reviews and Ratings, MyMovieRack

Initially written Oct 3, 2026 · Reviewed: Oct 25, 2026 · Edited: Oct 15, 2026; Oct 25, 2026; Nov 1, 2026

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