Do Deewane Seher Mein (2026): Siddhant and Mrunal Make Imperfection Feel Like the Most Romantic Thing in the World

A City, Two People, and the Courage to Be Imperfect

There are films that ask you to believe in fairytale love, and then there are films that show you what love actually looks like, a little nervous, a little awkward, and very much worth holding on to. Do Deewane Seher Mein belongs to the second kind. Directed by Ravi Udyawar and backed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s production house, this 2026 romantic drama arrived in theatres on February 20 with quietly big intentions.

Starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mrunal Thakur, the film keeps its feet planted firmly in Mumbai’s crowded reality, local trains, office cubicles, and family pressure, rather than chasing any fantasy version of romance.

What the Story Is Really About

Shashank works in sales. He has a speech oddity from childhood, he cannot pronounce the sha sound clearly, which is actually baked into the film’s title itself (Seher instead of Sheher). Roshni is a beauty content creator who does not quite believe she is beautiful. Both are quietly struggling with the gap between who they are and who the world expects them to be.

Their families do what Indian families do, they pull out the matrimony apps. What follows is not a typical love story. It is something slower, more careful, and far more honest about the fears people carry into relationships.

Two Actors Who Earn Every Quiet Moment

Siddhant Chaturvedi has been building toward a performance like this. He brings something rare, the ability to be funny and heartbreaking within the same scene. His Shashank feels lived-in, never performed. I kept thinking how easy it would have been to play this character for laughs alone, and how deliberately he chose not to.

Mrunal Thakur is equally strong. Her Roshni says more with a glance than most characters say with a monologue. The two together have a low-key, real warmth, the kind that makes you root for people without the film having to tell you to.

Ravi Udyawar’s Steady Hand Behind the Camera

This is not a director trying to impress anyone. Udyawar shoots Mumbai as it is, busy, exhausting, and strangely beautiful at night. The drone shots and street-level cinematography give the film texture. Nothing feels constructed for the camera.

Where he needed to be more ruthless was in the editing room. The film crosses two hours, and there are stretches, mostly in the middle, where the story stalls. The leads circle the same emotional block a few times without the narrative moving forward, and that repetition costs the film some of its momentum.

The Music Holds the Mood Together

The album leans lo-fi and folk, which is a good fit for a story this grounded. Aasma Aasma, the first song released, captures the film’s quiet longing better than any trailer clip could. Voices like Jubin Nautiyal and Sonu Nigam lend weight without making the songs feel overproduced.

The background score stays in the background, which sounds obvious, but is rarer than it should be. It supports rather than instructs, and that restraint suits the film well.

Where the Film Wins and Where It Slips

The film’s strongest quality is that it trusts its audience. It does not over-explain the characters’ emotions or wrap everything up too neatly. Ila Arun in a supporting role brings quiet dignity to her scenes, and Sandeepa Dhar makes a strong impression in limited screen time.

The pace, though, remains the film’s real challenge. For viewers used to faster storytelling, the middle act may test patience. And while the emotional resolution feels earned, there are moments when the film could do with a little more tension, something to make the wait feel worthwhile.

What Critics and Audiences Are Saying

Bollywood Bubble highlighted Siddhant’s acting as the film’s biggest asset, while India.com praised its emotional authenticity. Free Press Journal gave a more measured response, acknowledging the film’s warmth but pointing to pacing as its Achilles heel. Audience reactions so far have been positive, particularly from viewers who appreciate stories that do not ask them to switch their brains off.