New on One

We are the product of the experiences we have lived through, and the relationships we have survived. Little wonder then that the romantic ideas of 'true love' and 'soul mates' abound freely, and young people are always looking out for a perfect companion for life.

But what really is 'perfect'? And how does one arrive at a perfect match? The never-ending debate about couple-hood is, 'what makes a successful long-term relationship - is it a love marriage or an arranged alliance?' But there isn't any error-proof method or a clear barometer to ever figure that one out.

At first sight, it may seem that two people are perfect together if they have the same preferences or that diametrically opposite personalities are perfect together because they fit like a jig-saw. But one can never unmistakably predict the success of a couple's journey; not by judging their personalities, or even matching their horoscopes.

A heart-broken divorcee once said that the downfall of her first marriage was that she and her husband were so alike; they could complete each other's sentences. There could be no secrets between them. There were no surprises. It got boring. "What about the second?" her friend asked. "That was because we were poles apart!" she exclaimed.

The truth is, wedlock, or even getting into a relationship, is a gamble… a risk that two people take when they decide to become vulnerable and let another person into their world. And ultimately, it is each one's individual perspective, the understanding between the two, and their own unique home-grown formula of living under the same roof with minimal friction, that could help them find togetherness. Perhaps, the only approach is to dive in and hope to God that you will swim to the other shore together.

Hum Dono Hain Alag Alag is the story of two odd couples, how they come together, their conflicts and how they work around the strange situation they find themselves in. Very simply, it is a reflection of how hilarious life can be.