Amid the glitz of Mumbai’s cinema promotions, Mrunal Thakur offered a sobering take on romance in the digital age during buzz for ‘Do Diwane Sheher Mein.’ Her verdict? Communication breakdown tops the list of love’s modern maladies.
Thakur dissected the paradox: endless tech tools should foster closeness, yet they foster detachment. ‘Option paralysis sets in,’ she said. ‘Exhausted by choices, people settle for chats over calls, eroding the heartfelt exchanges that define lasting partnerships.’
Navigating her demanding roles, Thakur prioritizes mental hygiene. ‘Challenging characters can drain the soul,’ she admitted. ‘I draw firm lines to prevent that shadow from dimming my family or romantic life.’
She fondly recalled purer times through Bhagyashree’s stories. ‘Love then was about savoring rare moments—like queuing for a PCO call once a week,’ Thakur mused. ‘That restraint wove unbreakable threads. Today’s barrage of messages and calls, ironically, leaves us more alone.’
Set to enchant on February 20, ‘Do Diwane Sheher Mein’ stars Thakur with Siddhant Chaturvedi, Sandhya Mhatre, and Aaysha Raza. A collaboration of Jio Studios, Bhansali Productions, and Ravi Udyawar Films, helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and team, the film mirrors Thakur’s insights, challenging viewers to bridge the gap between pixels and passion in an increasingly disconnected world.