Ek Deewane Ki Deewaaniyat Director Milap Zaveri Recalls Tough Phase: No Stars Took My Calls Or Wanted To Work With Me – Exclusive

Milap Zaveri’s romantic drama Ek Deewane Ki Deewaaniyat, starring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa, turned out to be one of this Diwali’s most heartwarming surprises at the box office. Released amid festive

competition, the film not only received love for its soulful storytelling but also went on to become a commercial success. Made on a budget of around Rs 25 crore, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaaniyat has already minted over Rs 60 crore, marking a strong comeback for Zaveri, who had been away from the big screen for a while. For the writer-director, known for his masala entertainers like Satyameva Jayate and Marjaavaan, the film’s success feels deeply personal.In an exclusive chat with Zoom, Milap opened up about the difficult phase he faced not too long ago - a time when work had completely dried up and his calls to actors went unanswered.

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“Last year, iss time par, I didn’t have a single film as a director,” Milap recalled. “And in one year, I’ve directed three films. One has released and become a superhit. Masti 4 is coming on November 21, and Tera Yaar Hoon Main is in December. I’m very grateful and fortunate. I just hope jo shubh nariyal futa hai with Deewaniyat, that good luck continues with my next films," said Milap. Reflecting on how Ek Deewane Ki Deewaaniyat came together, Milap shared that it was Harshvardhan Rane who truly gave him the confidence to make the film.“I always say that Harsh cast me because none was working with me,” he laughed. “I mean, none wanted to work with me. Of course, I had Masti 4 coming up, thanks to Riteish (Deshmukh), and Tera Yaar Hoon Main is with newcomers. But there were no other stars who were ready to work with me, take my calls or even meet me - nothing.”

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The turning point came when Sanam Teri Kasam, Harshvardhan’s earlier film, was re-released, and Milap happened to have a script ready.“When Sanam Teri Kasam re-released, I had the script and I always loved Harsh’s work. So, I messaged him. I honestly didn’t expect that he’d reply so quickly,” Milap shared. “The day I messaged, he replied, he met me and he said yes. It was magical," added the director. He also revealed how Sonam Bajwa came on board soon after. “At that time, Sonam was also available, and she was coming in two big franchise films - Housefull 5 and Baaghi 4. She’s a superstar in Punjab and a great actress. She perfectly suited the role of Adaa. We’re fortunate that she heard the narration and within a few days, she said yes," he said. With Ek Deewane Ki Deewaaniyat now declared a hit, Milap Zaveri seems to have regained his momentum. His next directorial ventures Masti 4 and Tera Yaar Hoon Main - are already lined up for release.