story: When Shashank (
Siddhant Chaturvedi
) and Roshini (
Mrunal Thakur
) meets, sparks don’t fly right away – they simmer slowly. Two young men, each grappling with their own fears, struggle to find a footing in their own world.
But with all their exposed flaws, could they be perfect for each other?reviewMeet Shashank – a handsome young working professional who seems to have everything going his way. However, a small speech oddity—pronouncing “Sh” as “Sa”—becomes a crippling barrier, leading him to avoid public speaking, even if it means sacrificing personal and professional growth. On the other hand, Roshini is a self-confident young woman, who has constant concerns about not being conventionally beautiful like her elder sister Naina (Sandeepa Dhar).
She ended up tucking her beauty behind thick, oversized glasses. Still recovering from the wounds of two-year-old heartbreak, she has practically given up on love and continues to reject potential suitors for her mother (Ayesha Raza), who enthusiastically stands in line for her. In her view, most marriages in India are made out of commitment, not love.Although the rest of her family remains supportive, Roshini refuses to submit to societal pressures simply because her biological clock is ticking.
She then meets Shashank, who instantly falls in love with her. However, for Roshini, it will take much more than Shashank’s dewy charm and boyish sweetness to win her over.Output
Ravi Udyawar
(of My Mother fame) With a screenplay and dialogues by Abhiruchi Chand, Do Deewane Seher Mein may not redefine the romance genre, but it gently emphasizes the importance of staying authentic while searching for love. Set against the chaotic, turbulent pulse of Mumbai, the film’s texture is refreshingly simple and unaffected by the hyperactive, social media-fueled world we live in.
The writing never feels overtly urgent or dramatic, yet it carries enough emotional heft to get its point across.
Through her characters, Chand creates ordinary individuals who live with insecurities that may seem trivial from the outside, but stem from deep-rooted prejudices and seemingly innocuous childhood observations that leave lasting scars.Mrunal Thakur and Siddhant Chaturvedi slip into their characters’ foibles with ease.
However, their distinctly civilized, polished, and modern appearances dilute slightly the relatability and empathy their roles require. The scenario unfolds at a slow pace, and the conflicts are so routine and simple that they may seem strange to an audience accustomed to high-octane Hindi dramas. However, if one embraces the slow burn, the narrative settles into a slice-of-life rhythm.Director Ravi Udyawar could have injected more humor and honest moments into the narrative, allowing the film to continue beyond its running time.
The film relies on many familiar tropes: a beauty magazine boss obsessed with unrealistic filters and standards, a mother focused only on her daughter’s marriage, a woman who punishes herself with extreme keto diets to please her husband, and the typical strict Indian father who is perpetually disappointed in his son.
Perhaps layering these clichés would have meshed better with the film’s restrained, everyday tone.The chemistry between the main duo was gradually starting to build, but the first half was particularly slow. The music blends seamlessly with the narrative, enhancing it rather than overpowering it. In the soundtrack, the song “Aasman” composed by Hisham Abdel Wahab, sung by Jubin Nautiyal and Neeti Mohan, and composed by Abhiruchi Chand has a refreshing atmosphere. Kushal Shah’s cinematography transforms Mumbai’s relentless pace into something unexpectedly poetic – in moving metro trains, roadside tea stalls, and fleeting quiet moments.Overall, Do Deewane Seher Mein doesn’t break new ground or raise dramatic emotional heights, but it tenderly explores two people fighting their personal battles with insecurity and self-worth. What it does is that it calmly reflects the facts you already know – about yourself and the people around you.
