Siddhant Chaturvedi is no stranger to transformation, but his latest revelation peels back layers of vulnerability. Ahead of ‘Do Diwane Shehar Mein,’ the romantic drama pairing him with Mrunal Thakur, he shared heartfelt insights into his Ballia upbringing, Bhojpuri heritage, and the shame of navigating Mumbai’s language landscape.
At the film’s event, Siddhant painted a vivid picture: a home echoing with Bhojpuri, where ‘Shankar Bhagwan’ is Shiva’s endearing name from his mother’s lips. These roots molded his accent and perspective, clashing with Mumbai’s demands. Early years saw him grappling with faltering Hindi, often retreating to Bhojpuri for comfort. The movie’s script unlocked floods of such memories, making the character profoundly personal.
Language barriers strike at the core, he emphasized. In a megacity, subpar Hindi undermines confidence; mispronouncing ‘s’ versus ‘sh,’ fumbling English, or carrying regional inflections spark embarrassment. This isn’t unique to UP-Bihar natives—people from Rajasthan, Gujarat, North-East states, and Nepal face similar trials.
Bit by bit, these obstacles erode self-belief. The trailer’s Wednesday launch has sparked excitement, with Ravi Udyawar’s vision elevated by co-stars Ila Arun, Joy Sengupta, Ayesha Raza, and Sandipta Dhar. Releasing February 20, the film eyes strong box office performance amid growing hype.