Do Deewane Seher Mein Review {2.5/5} & Review Rating
Star Cast: Siddhant Chaturvedi, Mrunal Thakur
Director: Ravi Udyawar
Do Deewane Seher Mein Movie Review Synopsis:
DO DEEWANE SEHER MEIN is the story of two opposites in love. Shashank Sharma (Siddhant Chaturvedi), originally from Patna, lives in Mumbai and works at a marketing firm. He struggles with confidence because he pronounces ‘Sh’ as ‘S’, often leading to awkward situations. As a result, he avoids giving presentations at work. His parents arrive in the city and start looking for a match for him. This is when he meets Roshni Shrivastav (Mrunal Thakur), who works in a magazine. Though she has clearly told her parents that she's not interested in marriage, they trick her into meeting Shashank. The interaction goes well, but much to Shashank’s disappointment, she rejects him without offering a reason. Convinced that his lisp may have cost him the relationship, Shashank is heartbroken. Determined to understand why she turned him down, he attempts to reconnect with her. Unbeknownst to him, Roshni is dealing with her own unresolved traumas. What happens next forms the rest of the film.
Do Deewane Seher Mein Movie Story Review:
Abhiruchi Chand's story is relatable. Abhiruchi Chand’s screenplay is unhurried and laced with moments that evoke both smiles and tears. But the writing leaves a lot to be desired as well. Abhiruchi Chand's dialogues are extremely conversational.
Ravi Udyawar's direction is lovely. He earlier made MOM [2017], which was a gripping revenge saga, while YUDHRA [2024] was a slick action entertainer. Meanwhile, DO DEEWANE SEHER MEIN is miles away from these two films. There’s no violence; in fact, the male protagonist doesn’t have a beard and respects women. As a result, DO DEEWANE SEHER MEIN is like a breath of fresh air. The narrative style is a bit like that of K-Dramas, while the depiction of Mumbai gives a fond déjà vu of SAATHIYA [2002]; the only difference being that as per the changing times, the characters travel in the Metro and not in the local trains. Both are insecure in their own way and how it plays out makes for a dramatic watch. But the real strength of the film is that viewers would be able to relate to the characters and their dilemmas. Viewers will know someone who’s like Shashank and Roshni or for that matter, Naina (Sandeepa Dhar) or they’ll see themselves in these characters.
On the flipside, the narrative gets too quick in some scenes. Shashank’s boss Shekhar Kaushik (Naveen Kaushik) admonishing him over not speaking up seems sudden; it gives a feeling that the meeting scene was chopped off. Shashank going away in the hills to tend to his heartbreak is forced. Some characters are mentioned and they drive the story forward, like Shashank’s cousin Nikita aka Nikki and Naina’s husband Arjun. For some reason, they are never shown. The film drags in a few places and moreover, not a single song works. Lastly, the buzz is negligible.
Do Deewane Seher Mein | Official Trailer | Siddhant Chaturvedi | Mrunal Thakur
Do Deewane Seher Mein Movie Review Performances:
Siddhant Chaturvedi gets into the skin of the character completely and is quite lovable as Shashank. To some extent, Shashank has the same qualities as Neelesh from DHADAK 2 [2025], but Siddhant ensures the portrayal doesn’t look similar. Mrunal Thakur is stunning and performance-wise, she’s first-rate, yet again proving that she’s a powerhouse of talent. Sandeepa Dhar leaves a huge mark in a small role. Her breakdown in the second half is memorable. Naveen Kaushik, last seen in DHURANDHAR [2025], lends able support. Viraj Ghelani (Anil), as expected, raises laughs. Ila Arun (Ila Rastogi; Roshni’s nani), Ayesha Raza (Kusum Shrivastav; Roshni’s mother), Joy Sengupta (Adarsh Shrivastav; Roshni’s father) and Mona Ambegaonkar (Sudha Sharma; Shashank’s mother) do well in supporting roles. Deepraj Rana (Deepak Sharma) is monotonous. Inesh Kotian (Bittu) has an interesting part but doesn't get much scope. Achint Kaur (Mandy) looks cool and performs ably. Mark Parekh (Dheeraj) stands out.
Do Deewane Seher Mein movie music and other technical aspects:
Ideally, a love story ought to have songs that catch attention. But none of the songs in the film – The title track, 'Tera Mera Saath', 'Aasma Aasma' – register. Anurag Saikia's background score is novel.
Kaushal Shah's cinematography captures Mumbai and its monsoon feel beautifully. Karan Gupta's production design is classy, while Divya Gambhir and Nidhhi Gambhir's costumes are as per the requirements of the characters. Monisha Baldawa's editing is fine, but could have been slicker.
Do Deewane Seher Mein Movie Review Conclusion:
On the whole, DO DEEWANE SEHER MEIN is like a breath of fresh air. However, limited awareness and an ineffective soundtrack have resulted in minimal buzz. As a result, despite being a well-made film, it’ll largely go unnoticed at the box office.
