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.
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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.”
"Heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. So hard to think this is SSR's last work because he is so alive. He warms your heart in every scene, disarms you with his charm, brings tears to your eyes without you even realising it. Sanjana Sanghi is brillaint and Kizzie and Manny share the loveliest chemistry. Mukesh Chhabra, what a debut film. Such a difficult subject but handled with sensitivity and hope. Sending lots of love to the whole team. And Taare Ginn has to be one of the most beautiful songs in the last few years! You will forever be missed. Shine on you bright star," Sophie Choudry expressed on Instagram.
"#DilBechara romance between two cancer patients, pulls at your heart strings. A fitting tribute to #SushantSinghRajput, who is near perfect. #SanjanaSanghi steals the show along with supporting cast. @arrahman music 1 of highlight. Message of positivity & live life to its fullest" trade analyst Sreedhar Pillai tweeted.
Mohit Raina watched Dil Bechara. The actor tweeted, "A beautiful soulful film,SSR makes every frame special,an emotional roller coaster. Manav se Manny tak ki Kahani. Bas itna sa khwab tha. Hope you are at peace."
Neha Kakkar broke into tears after watching Dil Bechara. She shared on Instagram that Sushant Singh Rajput deserves the National Award for Best Actor. "Dil Bechara is one of the most beautiful films of all times. Sushant should be given National Award for Best Actor and Mukesh Chhabra the Best Director this year. Sanjana Sanghi too. This is the least we can do for this great movie for the great Sushant."
"Writing this with a heavy heart, #DilBechara is beautiful & heartwarming..Cudnt stop my tears till much after the movie ended..Some parts felt like #SushantSinghRajput speaking instead of Manny. @sanjanasanghi96 is absolutely phenomenal, @CastingChhabra incredible debut film, tweeted Pragya Jaiswal.
Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna "watched #DilBechara in intervals as it was hard to watch in one go." He said, "I had met Sushant once during IIFA Awards, NY. He was so human and yet so much God-like. He is left all of us alone somewhere. So much left in pain-incomplete #RIP Thank you @CastingChhabra team for this legacy."
Sharing a clip of the film, Ravi Dubey wrote Sushant Singh Rajput's dialogue from his film Dil Bechara, 'I am a fighter and I have fought well.' The actor added, "If prayers make a life then the amount of love and prayers you have earned Sushant, no one will ever be able to earn it."
After watching Dil Bechara, Bhumi Pednekar wrote, "Full of emotions, overwhelmed and can't stop tearing up. What a class act. So endearing and seamlessly done Sushant. Never experienced something so weirdly painful and beautiful. What a last dance. What a treat for all your fans and loved ones. Mukesh Chabbra, so well done. Sanjana Sanghi, welcome to the movies. Kizzy, Manny and their world is so lovely, such a sweet and moving film. Full of love."
Director Hansal Mehta showered praise on Mukesh Chhabra's directorial debut Dil Bechara. He mentioned that the "charming film" left him teary-eyed.
"It is a charming film, a good adaptation and a wonderful debut by Mukesh Chhabra. The choice of location, the cinematography and ensemble cast are very good. Watch #DilBechara to remember Sushant and his body of work. Watch it also for Mukesh Chhabra's assured debut. The film had me weeping... The tragedy of a life gone too soon or the tragedy unfolding with young lives on screen both had me muddled up and teary eyed - even in moments of humour. And that title track by @arrahman and #AmitabhBhattacharya is a mesmerising melody. #DilBechara" Mehta tweeted.
When a fan asked Amit Sadh if he has watched Sushant Singh Rajput's film, the actor replied, "Not yet! I will... gathering courage... I will soon be! I have to." Earlier, Sadh also requested people to not rate the film. "Can we pls not do ratings fr this weekend ... please !! People /critics ... Just some love, remembrance and appreciate the magic!" he tweeted.
Rashami Desai "felt so heavy while" watching Sushant Singh Rajput in Dil Bechara. She wrote in a tweet, "his energetic soul and that that smile.. Couldn’t stop my tears.. so many memories.. felt sooo real while seeing him in the reel.. Beautiful message and on that note #Seri my friend.. #LoveYou #DilBechara #SushantSinghRajput"
Bigg Boss contestant Himanshi Khurana took to Twitter and shared a screenshot of a scene from Dil Bechara.
After watching Dil Bechara, Armaan Malik said the film left him numb. The singer recommended people to watch the film in their own time as it is a difficult watch. "Just finished #DilBechara and it’s left me so numb. Hug your loved ones tell them you love them. Speak to them laugh with them cry with them. You just don’t know when you will get that time with them again. Make those moments count. I’d recommend people to watch #DilBechara at their own speed and time. It’s not easy watching it at all. It chokes you up in so many sections," he tweeted.
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"