Bollywood’s charm often masks the grit behind the glamour, as Siddhant Chaturvedi proves with his raw confessions. Teaming up with Mrunal Thakur for the soulful ‘Do Diwane Shehar Mein,’ the actor from Ballia, UP, discussed how Bhojpuri influences and language gaps fueled early insecurities in Mumbai.
Family life revolved around Bhojpuri—his mother’s ‘Shankar Bhagwan’ for Lord Shiva a cherished echo. This shaped his speech patterns and outlook, resurfacing powerfully when he first encountered the film’s script. ‘It felt deeply personal,’ he said, recalling five to six years of stumbling Hindi, sticking to Bhojpuri amid urban hustle.
The impact? A direct assault on confidence. Mumbai’s linguistic expectations amplify struggles with phonetics like ‘s-sh’ distinctions, English acquisition, and dialect-driven awkwardness—a plight shared by migrants from UP, Bihar, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Northeast India, Nepal, and more.
Such barriers quietly dismantle assurance. Directed by Ravi Udyawar, the film’s trailer captivated fans on release day. Featuring Ila Arun, Joy Sengupta, Ayesha Raza, and Sandipta Dhar, it promises romance and depth. Box office verdict awaits on its February 20 premiere.