During the ongoing promotions for the film (which releases this Friday, Feb 20), the actress shared the serendipitous story of how a chance meeting with director Ravi Udyawar landed her the lead role opposite Siddhant Chaturvedi.
Here is the breakdown of the "elevator pitch" that changed everything.
The Chance Encounter: "My Mom Recognized Him First" 🏢
The Scene: Mrunal had just moved into a new apartment building in Mumbai. One day, she stepped into the elevator and found herself standing next to director Ravi Udyawar (known for Sridevi's Mom).
The Catalyst: It wasn't Mrunal who broke the ice, but her mother. Her mom recognized the director instantly and exclaimed, "Oh my God, I love the film 'Mom' that you made!"
The Pitch: Seizing the moment created by her mother, Mrunal introduced herself as a huge fan of his work and explicitly told him: "Sir, I would really love to collaborate with you someday."
The "Slippers" Meeting 🩴
The bold move paid off faster than she expected.
The Call: Within a week of that meeting, Ravi Udyawar messaged her asking what she was doing.
The Urgency: Mrunal was about to leave for the airport to catch a flight to Dubai, but she told him she had about 90 minutes to spare.
The Narration: He asked her to come up to his apartment immediately. Mrunal revealed, "I literally went up in my slippers."
The Deal: He gave her a "one-liner" of the story. Hooked instantly, she returned the very next day to hear the full script from writers Abhiruchi Chand and Ravi, and the deal was sealed.
About 'Do Deewane Seher Mein' 🎬
Release Date: February 20, 2026
Cast: Mrunal Thakur (as Roshni) & Siddhant Chaturvedi (as Shashank)
Director: Ravi Udyawar
Producer: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
The Vibe: A modern, slice-of-life romance about two "imperfect" people finding love in Mumbai.
SantaBanta Verdict:
They say luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. In Mrunal’s case, luck was her mother recognizing a director, and preparation was having the guts to ask for work right there in the elevator!
