Rating : ⭐ 1/2
Genre: Romance
Year: 2026
Running time: 2 hours 17 minutes
Director: Ravi Udyawar
Cast: Siddhant Chaturvedi, Mrunal Thakur, Ila Arun, Ayesha Raza Mishra
Kid rating: PG
Do Deewane Seher Mein stars Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mrunal Thakur—two actors who are generally very likable, but unfortunately, this film makes them come across as quite dull. The core issue is that the characters themselves are not particularly interesting.
The premise is simple: two young people in Mumbai, both of marriageable age and living with their families, are introduced through an arranged marriage setup. Their families meet, and the prospective couple is brought together. The man likes the woman, but she rejects him outright.
Both characters are written as having distinct personalities, yet they share a common trait—low self-confidence. The male lead, Shashank Sharma (Chaturvedi, who you might have seen in Gullyboy and the more recent Gehraiyaan), is insecure about his pronunciation. He struggles with sounds like “sh,” pronouncing it as “s,” even calling himself “Sasank.” This affects his confidence, particularly in professional settings, where he avoids public speaking and struggles socially.
The female lead, Roshni (Thakur), appears confident, lively, and articulate, but is revealed to be deeply insecure about her dusky complexion and her nose—neither of which seem problematic to the viewer, given Ms. Thakur’s obvious beauty and shapely nose. Her insecurity stems from a past relationship where she was abandoned, making her fearful of emotional attachment and rejection. This fear is the reason she refuses the match initially.
Despite this, the man persists, and the story unfolds from there. On paper, the premise seems pleasant enough. However, the execution is lacking. Some reviews describe the film as “sweet and simple,” but it comes across as boring. Characters can be simple, but they must still be engaging—and these are not.
Shashank is portrayed as highly intelligent—he nearly made it into IIM—but quailed at the thought of a group discussion. Roshni, meanwhile, is attractive, charming, and lively, yet struggles with low self-esteem. While these traits are told to us, they are not convincingly shown.
A major issue lies in the lack of realism. Both characters live in loving, close-knit Indian families, yet their parents seem completely unaware of their children’s emotional struggles. There is no meaningful attempt to address these issues, which feels unrealistic, even if somewhat reflective of certain family dynamics.
The film often tells rather than shows. For instance, Roshni delivers a speech about beauty beyond complexion, but it comes out of nowhere—there is no narrative buildup. Similarly, her insecurity about her nose feels unconvincing, especially since the actress does not visually fit that description.
There’s also a subplot involving Roshni’s sister, who is supposedly losing herself in her marriage by constantly catering to her husband. However, this is barely demonstrated onscreen—again, it is told rather than shown.
This highlights a key flaw: the writing relies heavily on exposition instead of visual storytelling. The characters repeatedly talk about their issues, but the audience rarely sees these struggles play out in a meaningful way.
Even the romantic moments between the leads, while somewhat charming due to the actors’ natural appeal, are weighed down by uninspired dialogue. The script lacks energy and engagement.
Ultimately, the film becomes tedious. The second half drags to the point where I had to fast-forward just to get to the ending. While some viewers may find it “sweet,” it leans far more toward being uneventful and dull.
So, is there any good? Well, yes – the leads are cute and do have chemistry. It is a pity that the director fritters away that chemistry on uninspired writing. There is the lively Ila Arun as Roshni’s grandmom and the lovely Ayesha Raza Mishra as Roshni’s mom – it was much more fun to watch these two that the romancing duo. And then there are the shots of Mumbai – very aesthetically composed and beautiful!
In conclusion: a simple film does not a good film make. This film is not just simple—it is boring. Save your time.
Kidwise: Non-scarring. Safe for kids, although why would you subject kids to this tedious film?.
