Sushant Singh Rajput’s Dil Bechara will stream on Disney+ Hotstar from July 24. (Photo: Mukesh Chhabra/Instagram)
The trailer of Sushant Singh Rajput’s last film Dil Bechara released on July 6. The film, which is set to premiere on Disney Plus Hotstar on July 24, marks the directorial debut of casting director Mukesh Chhabra.
Based on John Green’s 2012 bestseller The Fault In Our Stars, Dil Bechara was slated to release in theaters on May 8, but it got delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The film also stars Sanjana Sanghi, Saif Ali Khan and Swastika Mukherjee in pivotal roles.
On June 25, Disney Plus Hotstar announced that Dil Bechara would be released digitally. It also shared that the movie will be available for subscribers as well as non-subscribers of the streaming platform.
Sushant Singh Rajput died by suicide at his residence in Mumbai on June 14. His demise has left a deep dent in his family and close friends’ hearts.
As Dil Bechara’s premiere was announced, director Mukesh Chhabra got emotional on social media, sharing how he never thought that he would have to release the film without his dear friend Sushant.
Sharing a poster from the film, he wrote, “Sushant was not just the hero of my debut film as a director but he was a dear friend who stood by me through thick and thin. We had been close right from Kai Po Che to Dil Bechara. He had promised me that he would be in my first film. So many plans were made together, so many dreams were dreamt together but never once did I ever imagine that I would be releasing this film without him.”
Chhabra went on to add how he can visualise Sushant Singh Rajput with his beautiful smile showering blessings upon them. “There can be no better way to celebrate him and his talent. He always showered immense love on me while I was making it and his love will guide us as we release it. And I’m glad that the Producers have made it available for everyone to watch. We are going to love and celebrate you my friend. I can visualise you with your beautiful smile blessing us from up above. Love you.”
After watching Dil Bechara trailer, Madhuri Dixit tweeted, "Just watched #DilBecharaTrailer & Sushant touched my heart again with his warm smile. Whenever I met him he had the same smile on his face & I will always remember him that way. Such a beautiful film to celebrate & remember his legacy."
Ravi Dubey found Dil Bechara's trailer "Heartbreaking, heart-winning and touching."
Television actor Ridhi Dogra took to Instagram to share an emotional post. Sharing the trailer, she mentioned, "I didn't know Sushant but I hope he is smiling and at peace where he is. This film is the most important film. For one simple reason. Humanity. Shower love for the film, for him, for Mukesh Chhabra and Sanjana Sanghi and for everyone who is heart-breakingly standing strong behind the film to bring it ot us."
Priyanka Chopra is all praise for the trailer of Sushant Singh Rajput's film Dil Bechara. Sharing the trailer on Twitter, Chopra wrote, "#SushantSinghRajput one last time...#DilBechara, a celebration of love, friendship and life."
Raashi Khanna found Dil Bechara trailer 'heartwarming.' The actor shared the trailer on Twitter with the heart emoji.
Anubhav Sinha said while he has never met Sushant Singh Rajput, he shared "part of small town middle class aspirations" with him. In a tweet, he mentioned, "I hope he’s in a better place today. Dear @CastingChhabra, We stand behind you as you bring this gem to life all alone."
Nushrratt Bharuccha posted on Twitter, "#DilBecharaTrailer left me overwhelmed. Sushant brought so much life on screen & it's such a heart warming feeling to see him there. It breaks my heart to know that this is the last we will see of him. Here’s to celebrating someone who’ll be in so many of our hearts forever."
Actor Yashika Aannand took to Twitter and wrote, "#DilBechara what an emotional trailer ! Can’t wait for the film. Sushant you will be missed!"
Noyon Jyoti Parasara mentioned on Twitter, "Something in the #DilBechara trailer... #SushantSinghRajput reminds me so much about the @iamsrk of the 90s. He could have picked up the mantle, if only. That kind of charm is missing on screens these days."
"Phew! That was hard! Full of mixed emotions. Watching #DilBecharaTrailer felt like #SushantSinghRajput is still with us all. It’s memories like this that will be cherished forever. Touching trailer. SSR in a playful avatar makes it even hard to watch," Raj Baddhan tweeted.
Divya Dutta is emotional after watching Dil Bechara’s trailer. The actor took to Twitter and wrote, “Heartbreakingly beautiful trailer of #DilBechara ! Bestest wishes @CastingChhabra !! Endearing n so emotionL and the lines spoken by @itsSSR seem so surreal!! As always fabulous . N t lovely @sanjanasanghi96 .Can’t wait to watch this film!god bless.”
Ayushmann Khurrana shared Mukesh Chhabra’s emotional post on Twitter and expressed how he felt after watching the trailer of Dil Bechara.
Anil Kapoor wrote that Dil Bechara is “a reminder to all of us to live each & every moment to the fullest.”
“A beautiful trailer & tribute to the star we lost too soon but get to see him shine on screen one last time and be immortalised through his work forever in millions of hearts,” he mentioned in a tweet.
Farhan Akhtar said Dil Bechara brought a smile to his face. He wrote, "Just watched #DilBecharaTrailer .. it does of course remind us that we’ve lost a talented actor way too soon but it also brings a smile to the face with it’s charming, bittersweet feel .. my best wishes to @CastingChhabra & the team. Look forward to it."
Kriti Sanon wrote that while Dil Bechara is going to be hard to watch, she is not going to miss it.