‘Do Deewane Sehar Mein’ movie review: A reluctant nod to imperfect love

Trailer of Ravi Udayawar’s romantic drama Jab two crazy people in the city When it surfaced online, someone became crazy about Gulzar’s sad tune. drive crazy (Gharaunda), again searching for home and livelihood. Bhupinder Singh’s charming voice and Runa Laila’s tune narrate the dreams, hopes and loneliness that couples in big cities face. However, it turns out that old gold is being revamped to win over a new audience, but the carat is compromised in the process.

Whereas the original was a hard-edged, middle-class morality tale about the desperation and disillusionment of housing in Bombay, the new film turns to a softer, personal lens that doesn’t carry the moral weight of the title it displays.

It begins as a story of two socially awkward millennials in Mumbai who don’t know how to market themselves in a society that sees me and a workplace that hears me. Shashank (Siddhant Chaturvedi), a resident of Patna, is in a marketing job but has difficulty in speaking, which is common among the people of Hindi belt, where his ‘sh’ gets reduced to ‘s’. This explains the missing ‘h’ in the title.

Roshni (Mrunal Thakur), a content creator, works at a fashion magazine, but is conscious of her features and body type: no nail art, no contact lenses. The film tells that arranged marriage is the only way out for such boys and girls. So, their parents bring them together, and over the next few hours, Shashank and Roshni heal each other’s complexities and, in the process, teach us that imperfections are okay.

Although it is tastefully shot, the screenwriting and treatment are bland and overdrawn. This is Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s production, which is charming in its flaws, but missing the spark. And words that add spice to the proceedings have been muted. The conversation around body positivity and inclusivity in fashion is not new. Similarly, with the advent of private news channels, purity of language is no longer a matter of concern in living rooms and boardrooms. So when the makers hang the story on two pegs, the conflict seems exaggerated.

Although mental barriers are real, they remain only on paper. When Shashank suggests what others find easy, it becomes a mountain for him; It rings a bell, but the emotion rarely hits you through a screen. Although it avoids being overly dramatic, it also avoids deep confrontation with the harsh realities of the city. It seems that the heroes and their problems are created in a world where they have nothing to do with.

Perhaps, bringing new people from mofussil towns into Mumbai would have been a better way to explore the idea, but the makers probably felt that multiplex audiences would not be able to cope with the reality during Valentine’s week.

In the absence of solid content, Siddhant and Mrinal fail to generate any solid frisson. Big glasses and stammering in speaking is rarely felt. When these characters are not formed then it becomes difficult to believe Shashank and Roshni’s lack of confidence.

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Mrinal does not seem to be at all conscious about her looks. Actually, she looks attractive. His insecurities seem silly and unreasonable. Apart from the occasional stutter, Siddhant seems like a calm guy living in a sea-facing apartment. The complexities regarding Vaani are not reflected in his personality, and the treatment he receives remains with him always. There are some big names in the supporting cast, but they all act as if the pay check is the only motivation.

When the writing doesn’t fully trust its premise of introspective character study, it relies on convenient emotional beats or predictable insecurities rather than letting the awkwardness breathe long enough. Very quiet, very safe!

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published – February 20, 2026 06:30 PM IST