A Promotion interview That Took a Personal Turn
Film promotions usually stick to scripts, chemistry, and box office hopes.
But during promotions for Do Deewane Sheher Mein, Mrunal Thakur veered into deeply personal territory — and the internet hasn’t stopped talking since.
The actress opened up about a past relationship, revealing how insecurity and jealousy crept in when she was working on Super 30 in 2019 alongside Hrithik Roshan.
And that’s where things took a dramatic turn.
1️⃣ The Trigger: A Superstar Co-Star
According to Mrunal, her then-boyfriend began feeling insecure after she started sharing screen space with Hrithik Roshan.
She suggested that her co-star’s looks became a trigger.
The comparison — at least in his mind — began to spiral.
What started as discomfort reportedly turned into an obsession.
2️⃣ The Transformation That Went Too Far
Mrunal shared that her ex-boyfriend threw himself into intense workouts in an attempt to “match up.”
He allegedly lost between 15 and 17 kilograms.
But the pressure wasn’t sustainable.
The physical exhaustion and mental strain eventually caught up with him. He stopped exercising altogether and, she claimed, gained nearly 20 kilograms afterward.
It wasn’t a glow-up story.
It was a burnout story.
3️⃣ “I Never Asked Him to Change.”
One thing Mrunal made clear: she never demanded any transformation.
She said the drive to change came entirely from his insecurity — particularly discomfort over her working with “good-looking men” in the industry.
She also mentioned that the ex-boyfriend was Scandinavian but chose not to reveal his name or provide identifying details.
The message seemed simple: insecurity in relationships can become self-destructive.
4️⃣ The Internet Reacts —, And It’s Divided
As expected, social media had opinions.
Some users empathized, saying it’s natural for partners to feel insecure when dating someone in the film industry.
Others accused Mrunal of oversharing and questioned whether the story was strategically timed for publicity.
The debate quickly shifted from relationship psychology to personal boundaries.
Was it honesty?
Or was it too much information?
5️⃣ Clearing the air on Rumors
Mrunal has previously been linked to public figures like writer Sharad Tripathi and rapper Badshah.
However, reports indicate that this particular story does not involve them.
She did not connect the incident to any known indian celebrity.
The identity remains private — at least officially.
6️⃣ Back to the Big Screen
Amid the chatter, Mrunal is gearing up for the release of Do Deewane Sheher Mein, co-starring Siddhant Chaturvedi.
Directed by Ravi Udyawar, the film is slated to hit theatres on 20 february 2026.
Promotions are in full swing.
And thanks to this revelation, attention is firmly locked in.
The Bigger Picture
Relationships in the public eye come with unique pressures. Add fame, fan culture, and comparisons to global heartthrobs, and insecurities can amplify fast.
Mrunal’s confession may have been candid. It may have been controversial.
But it undeniably started a conversation about jealousy, body image, and the emotional toll of comparison.
And in an industry obsessed with appearances, that conversation might matter more than the gossip.
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