HIGHLIGHTS
- "Hichki is a moving and heart-warming film," wrote Madhuri
- "It's a strong content driven film," she added
- Madhuri watched Hichki on Thursday
A day after Madhuri Dixit watched Rani Mukerji's Hichki at a special screening in Mumbai, she shared her review of the movie on Instagram. Fear not Rani Mukerji, because Madhuri had everything good to say: "Hichki is a moving and heart-warming film helmed by a brilliant story with a wonderful cast. A strong content driven film, very well directed by Siddharth P Malhotra and of course another stupendous performance by Rani. Kudos to Team @yrf," she wrote on Instagram. Earlier on Thursday, Madhuri Dixit broke down after watching Hichki, said a statement from Yash Raj Films. In Hichki, Rani the role of Naina, who has Tourette Syndrome - a disorder, which leads one to make involuntary sounds and movements. In Naina's case, she utters "chuck, chuck" as she speaks.
Here's what Madhuri Dixit Instagrammed:
Joining Madhuri on the list of movie-goers on Thursday were Rekha, Karan Johar, Sushmita Sen and her children, Khushi and Boney Kapoor and Shilpa Shetty. Karan tweeted his review on Friday morning and said: "Hichki is a feel good and extremely sensitive film... addresses a disorder with dignity and strength. Rani Mukerji is the soul and life of this film! She is absolutely brilliant!!!! And reminds you of her exceptional talent again!"
#Hichki takes you back to school and gives you life lessons in such a nuanced and beautiful way! Well done @sidpmalhotra for directing this film with such an assured hand and with such sensitivity! Must watch!!! #hichki
Here's a look at those who watched Hichki on Thursday:
Madhuri Dixit, Rani Mukerji and Rekha at Hichki screening
Earlier this week, Anil Kapoor tweeted to say that Rani Mukerji has become his "new favourite teacher" after watching Hichki. "Watched Hichki last night and absolutely loved it! The whole team has done an exceptional job especially the kids and Neeraj Kabi! And Rani you are my new favourite teacher! Your performance has left me speechless," he added.
Watched #Hichki last night and absolutely loved it! The whole team has done an exceptional job especially the kids & #NeerajKabi! And Rani you are my new favourite teacher! Your performance has left me speechless!
