The fun-filled episode of Sunday Brunch with Editor-in-Chief Kamiya Jani, with guests Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mrunal Thakur, did not open at a restaurant; it opened in a rage room! Before sitting down for a meal, Siddhant and Mrunal walked into a Mumbai rage room with Kamiya.
Mrunal Thakur Calls Rana Daggubati “Everyone’s Friend”
From there, the energy shifted but did not dip. The trio headed to 190 AMSL, the restaurant known for its stunning views and iconic regional plates. The menu blended Purvanchali influences with Maharashtrian flavours, the kind of pairing that sparks conversation because it carries memory, geography, and deliciousness on the same table.
Somewhere between bites, the conversation drifted to actor Rana Daggubati, and the mood subtly changed.
Mrunal spoke first. She did not frame Rana as a “mentor” or a “senior” or any of the hierarchical labels Bollywood often defaults to. She simply called him a friend, then corrected herself, almost instinctively, and said he is everyone’s friend.
She described an award function they had once attended. After the ceremony, instead of dispersing into vanity vans and hotel rooms, a small group created a separate plan: breakfast together. That detail stayed with her. She remembered the comfort of it, sitting around a table early in the morning, still carrying the adrenaline of the night before, yet feeling completely unguarded. The atmosphere, she said, felt homely.
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Siddhant Chaturvedi Shares Story About Visiting Rana’s Home
Siddhant’s memory connected in an unexpected way. He recalled hosting IIFA, and Mrunal suddenly reminded him that he had once presented Rana with an award on that very stage. The realisation unfolded mid-conversation, the way real memories do!
Then came the story that surprised him most.
Siddhant mentioned that he had been to Rana’s house. What he encountered there did not resemble the formal and curated gatherings often associated with film stars. Instead, he walked into a room full of boys dancing, joking, and simply existing without any pretension.
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For Siddhant, that visit dismantled a perception. On screen, Rana often carries gravitas, intensity, authority and scale. By the time the plates at 190 AMSL were cleared, the promotion of Do Deewane Seher Mein with Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mrunal Thakur had almost taken a back seat. What stayed instead was a portrait of friendship. Watch the full episode on Curly Tales’ YouTube channel and app.
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What did Mrunal Thakur say about Rana Daggubati?
Mrunal Thakur described Rana Daggubati as someone who feels like “everyone’s friend” in the industry and shared a warm memory of spending time with him after an award function.
What story did Siddhant Chaturvedi share about Rana Daggubati?
Siddhant Chaturvedi recalled visiting Rana Daggubati’s house and being surprised by how relaxed and fun the environment was, with friends dancing and enjoying themselves.
What were Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mrunal Thakur doing on Sunday Brunch?
The actors appeared on the show while promoting their project Do Deewane Seher Mein, where they shared behind-the-scenes stories, industry friendships, and personal memories.