Do Deewane Seher Mein (2026) Review!!

Synopsis – Two socially awkward millennials in Mumbai find love while struggling with self-acceptance. As they battle insecurities and societal pressure, their journey takes them from city chaos to mountain serenity.

My Take – While it had its own set of flaws, last year’s Anurag Basu directorial ‘Metro…In Dino‘ reminded us about the appeal of simplicity in love stories. As it made a refreshing point against the current trend that every tale of the heart doesn’t has to be dark or toxic, and a point can be made without the usage of violence and themes of revenge and obsession.

Such is also the case of this latest from director Ravi Udyawar (Mom, Yudhra) and writer Abhiruchi Chand (Gangubai Kathiawadi) that pairs Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mrunal Thakur in a cute romantic tale that celebrates imperfections, especially those rooted in emotional wounds. An everyday love story about two people who don’t think they are enough, only to slowly realize that maybe they are, at least for each other.

Sure, the film could have worked better with sharper writing after all themes such as anxiety issues, antisocial behavior, racism in the fashion industry, body shaming of married women, and breakup trauma have been explored before. Even the material seems stretched for at least thirty minutes too long.

Yet, the film remains watchable due to its relatability and uncomplicated setting. Add to that the performances of the effortlessly charming cast, we are left with an experience that is throughout undemanding and pleasant.

The story follows Shashank (Siddhant Chaturvedi) and Roshni (Mrunal Thakur), who both reside in Mumbai and are dealing with their own internal struggles. Shashank, who originally hails from an uber-prosperous Patna family and works at a Seoul-based electronics company, walks with a quiet burden due to his speech impediment that causes him to mispronounce certain words. A factor which makes him avoid the spotlight, dodge meetings, and choose invisibility over vulnerability. At times, we can’t even speak openly in public, without having a meltdown.

On the other hand, Roshni, a fashion content writer, has grown up in the shadow of comparison. Since childhood, she has been told she is the less beautiful sister and has a weird nose. The judgment doesn’t just come from society but seeps in from within her own family, even her mother (Ayesha Reza Mishra). Years of such comments have left scars that haven’t faded. She hides behind oversized glasses, convinced her nose is imperfect, convinced she is not beautiful. Plus, a failed relationship further cemented her belief that love isn’t meant for girls like her.

However, when the two meet in the form of an arranged marriage alliance, there’s undeniable chemistry. Sparks fly in quiet glances and silly jokes. But trauma often speaks louder than attraction. Though, Shashank instantly agrees, Roshni refuses the proposal. Leaving Shashank pondering and insisting on knowing why she has objections to him. Nonetheless they begin meeting frequently, gradually grow close and begin a secret relationship that soon becomes a snakes-and-ladders, turbulent game of major ups and even more graphic downs.

Told in the simplest way possible, the narrative settles its viewers into a breezy rhythm. Despite a tempestuous and awkward start, they find the uniqueness in each other and most importantly they become each other’s support. They start spending a lot of time together, sharing all their problems and most importantly they start enjoying their companionship. And any relationship becomes like a home only when it is raw and unfiltered. There’s no melodrama, just soft fights, long silences and typed messages that remain unsent.

The conflicts in their love story arise less from external villains and more from their own unhealed childhood wounds. And that’s where the film resonates. It reminds you how deeply formative years shape not just who we become, but whom we choose. Sometimes we fall in love not only with a person, but with the version of ourselves we wish we had been. Also, one of the most relatable moments is after a dispute, when both of them try to reach out but hold themselves back. In an era of constant online presence, the film gently highlights how emotionally disconnected we often remain.

However, the screenplay does lose its grip in places, and the film begins to feel unnecessarily stretched. Conflicts arise but are resolved almost too conveniently, denying the audience a deeper emotional pay-off. Just when you expect the narrative to dig further, it retreats into safety and the songs only add to the sluggish pacing. Also, the excessive brand placements and noticeable censorship disrupt immersion.

Performance wise, Mrunal Thakur brings quiet a fragility to Roshni. Her expressions and reactions are fabulous, indicating an actress who is getting better with each film. Her mercurial moods and whims are perfectly delivered, and, without her, I dare say that the stretched narration would have made for tedium. Siddhant Chaturvedi is his usual competent self. But though he captures Shashank’s internalized insecurity with subtle restraint, his character arc feels underdeveloped. If his lack of confidence is so severe, how did he secure a marketing executive job despite struggling with fluent speech? That becomes a noticeable drawback in both writing and character graph.

The supporting cast, which includes Sandeepa Dhar, Viraj Ghelani, Ayesha Raza, Joy Sengupta, Ila Arun, Deepraj Rana, Mona Ambegaonkar, Achint Kaur, and Naveen Kaushik do a fairly decent job. On the whole, ‘Do Deewane Seher Mein’ is a charming love story that, despite its flaws, works as a fairly engaging one-time watch.