Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat is a film that wears its heart on its sleeve—but that heart is stuck in a bygone era. For fans of melodrama and intense romance, it might be a ‘one-time watch’. For others, it’s a reminder that passion without perspective can feel more exhausting than exhilarating.
Harshvardhan Rane debuted in Bollywood with Sanam Teri Kasam (2016), earning a strong female fan base. Sonam Bajwa, a top name in Punjabi cinema, recently grabbed headlines for her standout role in Housefull 5.
It is a visually lush but narratively dated romantic thriller that leans heavily on melodrama and nostalgia, with performances that try to salvage a script stuck in the past.
Vikram Aditya Bhosle (Harshvardhan Rane) is a brooding, intense lover whose affection for Adaa Randhawa (Sonam Bajwa) spirals into obsession. What begins as a poetic romance quickly descends into a psychological tug-of-war, with love, rejection, and madness colliding in a swirl of heightened emotions.
Speaking about performances, Harshvardhan Rane delivers a committed performance, convincingly portraying the descent from romantic idealist to obsessive loner. His physicality and emotional range are the film’s anchor.
Sonam Bajwa brings grace and restraint to Adaa, though her character is underwritten and often reduced to a reactive presence. The supporting turns by Shaad Randhawa, Sachin Khedekar, and Ananth Narayan Mahadevan are competent, though largely underutilized, leaving their potential untapped.
Milap Zaveri attempts to channel the grandiosity of 90s Bollywood romance with a modern sheen. Unfortunately, the film feels more like a pastiche than a homage. The emotional beats are overwrought, and the second half drags under the weight of its own intensity. Zaveri’s signature massy style—once punchy in action dramas—feels misplaced in this genre.
The soundtrack is a highlight, with soulful ballads and sweeping orchestration that elevate key moments. Cinematography captures the romantic melancholy with flair—rain-drenched streets, candlelit silences, and longing stares abound.
The story follows a well-worn path of unrequited love turning toxic, offering little surprise or subversion, a predictable plot. The film romanticizes obsession in ways that feel tone-deaf in 2025.
A taut first half gives way to a sluggish, repetitive second act that tests patience. (Running time 141 minutes)
Cast of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat:
Harshvardhan Rane as Vikramaditya Bhonsle
Sonam Bajwa as Adaa Randhawa
Shaad Randhawa as Sanjay (Vikramaditya’s Friend)
Sachin Khedekar as Ganpatrao
Ananth Narayan Mahadevan as Adaa’s Father
Rajesh Khera as Raheja
Credits of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat:
Production company – Desi Movies Factory
Produced by Anshul Rajendra Garg, Dinesh Jain
Directed by Milap Zaveri
Written by Milap Zaveri, Mushtaq Shiekh
Edited by Maahir Zaveri
Music by Kunaal Vermaa, Kaushik-Guddu, Rajat Nagpal, Annkur R Pathakk, Rahul Mishra,
DJ Chetas
