In Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, director Milap Milan Zaveri steps away from his usual flamboyance to deliver a film that is achingly tender, surprisingly curbed, and emotionally disarming. This is a story of love—consuming, unbalanced, and dangerously sincere. Zaveri handles it with a maturity that feels almost uncharacteristic but deeply welcome.
Harshvardhan Rane plays the titular “deewana” with simmering intensity. His portrayal of a man unraveling in the throes of love is both raw and compelling. There is pain in his silences, conviction in his madness, and a vulnerability that refuses to be hidden behind bravado. Sonam Bajwa, as the woman caught in the orbit of this overwhelming affection, delivers a quietly powerful performance. She lends dignity to a role that could have easily slipped into archetype. Together, they generate a chemistry that is unforced yet magnetic, drawing the audience into a space where glances speak louder than confessions.
The film’s greatest strength lies in its emotional cadence. Zaveri does not rush. He allows scenes to breathe, letting the silence between characters carry as much weight as the dialogue. Not every beat lands perfectly—there are moments in the second act where the pacing falters—but the sincerity in the storytelling remains intact throughout.
Visually, the film is rich with atmosphere. Rain-soaked streets, dimly lit rooms, and close-up frames build a poetic landscape that mirrors the characters’ inner turmoil. The cinematography, rather than seeking grandeur, opts for intimacy. It invites the viewer to lean in, to feel rather than observe.
The writing is laced with emotion but avoids becoming overwrought. There is a lyrical quality to the dialogue that suits the film’s tone, giving voice to the kind of heartbreak that rarely finds the right words. The music, too, plays a crucial role—soulful, mournful, and never intrusive.
Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat is not just about love. It is about the fragility of the human heart when it loves without restraint. It is flawed, yes, but deeply felt. And in an era of disposable romances, it dares to be sincere.
IWMBuzz rates it 3/5 stars.
