Dil Bechara, starring Sushant Singh Rajput and Sanjana Sanghi premiered on Disney Plus Hotstar.
Sushant Singh Rajput and Sanjana Sanghi starrer Dil Bechara is streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar. The film marks the directorial debut of casting director Mukesh Chhabra. It is based on novelist John Green’s bestseller The Fault in Our Stars. The book was adapted into a 2014 Hollywood movie of the same name and featured Ansel Elgort and Shailene Woodley in the lead roles. The main plot of Dil Bechara revolves around two characters, Kizie and Manny. While Kizie has thyroid cancer, Manny had osteosarcoma. The journey that they take together as they help each evolve and embrace life’s imperfections is the driving force of the narrative.
Recently, the female lead of the film, Sanjana Sanghi spoke about her experience of making the movie with Sushant Singh Rajput and Mukesh Chhabra to indianexpress.com. The actor said, “We are in the process of releasing songs or BTS every day, and it’s like revisiting all those moments once again. Sushant and I shared a very special bond. We connected on so many things – academia, dance and food. There was just no end to our conversations. Since Dil Bechara is from Kizie’s perspective, I was shooting every day, while he had a breather here and there. I remember as soon as I would finish, I would call him and we would either be just listening to Taare Ginn or discussing Yuval’s (Yuval Noah Harari) books.”
Sanjana also talked about her character in Dil Bechara and how much she relates to Kizie. She said, “Every best friend or people close to me have been messaging me how I react just like her. Not just me but even Sushant, there is going to be a lot of us in these characters. And I think that is why we were chosen because the director wanted me to bring something to the table. However, I wish I was Kizie. She is far more lovable and spunky than I am.”
Indianexpress.com's Kameshwari says, "As a story, Dil Bechara didn’t impress me much. But it’s just Sushant Singh Rajput. He’s there and yet he’s not. The fight between our minds and hearts to realise he’s not there anymore fills the heart with a pain unexplainable. Sushant as Manny is to be cherished. Also, Sanjana Sanghi has done an incredible job as Kizzie."
Aishwarya Rajessh posted on Twitter, "#DilBechara such a sweet lovely film ... #SushantSinghRajput 💔💔💔 @CastingChhabra @sanjanasanghi96"
"Finally watched #DilBechara last film of #SushantSinghRajput! What a film! What a great love story! It’s beautiful and brilliant. So I give 4.5* for this gem," KRK said via Twitter.
In her review of Dil Bechara, The Indian Express film critic Shubhra Gupta wrote, "A life-threatening disease plus sparkling young lives plus romance is a ready-made recipe for winsome smiles plus tugging-at-the-heart-strings plus tears. But the film is beset by choppiness, and that colours the characters of the Rajinikanth-loving, very filmi Manny and the sweet Kizie, who adores an obscure singer, him more than her."
Karanvir Bohra tweeted, "My buddy #SushanthSinghRajput you will be missed so so so much, I can't imagine how sad your family must be after seeing #DilBechara. You were the life of this film and the irony is you aren't in this life anymore."
Within hours of its release, Sushant Singh Rajput and Sanjana Sanghi starrer Dil Bechara gets IMDb rating of 10.
Film trade analyst Ramesh Bala shared his views on Dil Bechara. He tweeted, "#DilBechara [4/5] : A poignant romantic movie..#SushanthSinghRajput gave a memorable performance.. When u watch him, u feel happy to see him, and at the same time, u feel sad that he is no more..The mere thought that we won't get to see him makes us sad.. Must watch for #SSR"
Gurmeet Chaudhary wrote on Twitter, "Watching #DilBechara keep smiling wherever you are! miss you #SushanthSinghRajput"
"You made us laugh, cry, love n feel all the various emotions in every scene, You taught us how to live life to the fullest, You enlightened us with ur words n touched us with ur art, You will always be remembered #SushantWillLiveForever #DilBechara," @Anjali_309 said via Twitter.
Actor Shriya Pilgaonkar could not stop herself from thinking about Sushant Singh Rajput's family while watching Dil Bechara. She wrote on Twitter, "Could only think of Sushant’s family & loved ones as I watched #DilBechara . Some of those scenes & conversations were difficult to watch. Felt too close to reality. Hope u feel all the love Sushant. It’s like you’ve become a million stars and entered all our hearts. @CastingChhabra, Can’t imagine how difficult it must be for you to watch the film given the reality of the situation but these are ever lasting memories."
"I never cried watching any movie like I did today #DilBechara. His absence in real world make me feel so uncomfortable even more after watching this movie, Coincidentally every lines and dialogues felt so real from reel.. We lost the brightest talent of our time..@itsSSR" @manojksharma2 said via Twitter after watching Dil Bechara.
"I really don’t know what to say. Stay smiling forever,,, wherever you are !! #SushantSinghRajput Loved #DilBechara" wrote actor Roopa Ganguly on Twitter.
"And Hotstar has crashed...Yes nearly mid-way through #DilBechara," filmmaker Hansal Mehta wrote on Twitter.
Riteish Deshmukh is watching Dil Bechara with wife Genelia. He wrote on Twitter, "As promised -I am ready with my popcorn Popcorn.. watching #DilBechara Time to celebrate #SushantSinghRajput May you be the brightest star in the sky."
Actor Meera Chopra liked watching the chemistry between Sushant and Sanjana Sanghi as she wrote on Twitter, "If #SushanthSinghRajput was alive, he would have seen the biggest hit of his career. #dilbechara such a breezy love story, makes u fall in love with kizzy and manny. Wanted to see more of them. @sanjanasanghi96 you were lovely @CastingChhabra iam so proud of u👏👏"
Indianexpress.com's Mimansa says, "Dil Bechara is the best possible tribute Bollywood could give to Sushant Singh Rajput. We knew about The Fault in Our Stars, but never thought it'll feel so real this time. SSR wins every frame with his smile, innocence and acting. The makers have kept the best of Sushant. Sanjana Sanghi looks polished and ready for a long innings in Bollywood. The film's supporting cast including Swastika Mukherjee, Saswata Chatterjee and Sahil Vaid win hearts too. Its music by AR Rahman plays an important role in helping the film grow on you. Much to the expectation, a true tear jerker and a perfect send-off to Sushant."