23 Mar 2018

Hichki movie release LIVE UPDATES: Reviews, fan reaction and more

Want to know what critics, celebrities and fans are saying about Rani Mukerji starrer Hichki? Follow our live blog for all the latest updates about the Siddharth P Malhotra directorial.

This week’s big Bollywood release is Yash Raj Films’ Hichki, which revolves around Naina Mathur (Rani Mukerji) who is an aspiring teacher who suffers from Tourette Syndrome. After several rejections, she lands her dream job as a full-time teacher in one of the most elite schools in the city and deals with a section of students who poke fun at her condition and are not ready to accept her as their teacher. It is the story of Naina who turns her weakness into her biggest strength.

Talking about the Siddharth P Malhotra directorial, Rani Mukerji told indianexpress.com, “The film’s primary message is to turn your weakness into your strength. When people tell you that you cannot achieve something because of your ‘weakness’, you have to prove them wrong in your own way. Naina is trying to say through this movie that nobody can decide what you can and cannot achieve in life. A person has to take charge of their own issue, overcome it and turn it into their strength.”

Celebs at the special screening of Hichki

After attending the special screening of Hichki, Madhuri Dixit took to her social media accounts to review the Rani Mukerji starrer. Sharing a photo of herself with Rani, she wrote, "Hichki is a moving and heartwarming film helmed by a brilliant story with a wonderful cast. A strong content driven film, very well directed by @siddharthpmalhotra and of course another stupendous performance by #Rani. Kudos to Team @yrf." Urmila Matondkar also spoke highly of the film as she wrote, "Congratulations dearest Rani on yet another superlative performance..very difficult to pull it off and uve done it with so much ease n poise in #hichki..movie will leave u with sweet smile moist eyes n high spirits ๐Ÿ˜ƒkudos to team #hichki n #ranimukherjee ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป❤️❤️❤️"


Hichki: Inspired by a real life story

Rani Mukerji's character Naina Mathur in Hichki is inspired by the life of American motivational speaker and educator Brad Cohen, whose book Front of The Class detailed how Tourette Syndrome made him the teacher he never had.

Talking about Rani's performance in Hichki, Brad Cohen told Firstpost, "I was paying attention to how she was doing the tics, how Tourette Syndrome was coming across. She portrayed it quite accurately. She gave her all and has taken it to a whole new level. She has been practicing these tics for about a year and I have been doing it for over 40 years but I must say that she has done my tics better than me."

Hichki: Celebrity reviews

Karan Johar: "#Hichki is a feel good and extremely sensitive film....adresses a disorder with dignity and strength....#RaniMukerji 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."

Ashutosh Gowariker: "Now, this is a #Hichki which is most welcome!!! A very difficult character BRILLIANTLY portrayed by #RaniMukerji. And a very important story DELICATELY told by @sidpmalhotra. A superb ensemble cast!! @Shanoozeing. Congrats Maneesh Sharma and @yrf @HichkiTheFilm."

Meghna Gulzar: "The rare sensitivity of a simple story that says so much more subliminally! #Hichki is not to be missed! #RaniMukerji is the emotional core of this lovely film! More power to the entire team! @HichkiTheFilm @sidpmalhotra."

Anil Kapoor: "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!"

Shilpa Shetty: "Just watched #Hichki ,so inspiring. A splendid and flawless performance by my dearest #RaniMukerji, a difficult subject handled so well by director @sidpmalhotra . Take a bow team #Hichki. Must watch ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ˜ฌ๐Ÿ‘Œ"

Nia Sharma: "#Hichki is such an honest film,especially because of @thisraani she always remains the soul of all her roles.. felt connected. thank youuu @sidpmalhotra for letting me experience that! Today u made me proud brother๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š"

Tusshar Kapoor: "Rani Mukherjee is flawlessly natural as always & congrats @sidpmalhotra for making a sensitive story so funny and relatable too! #Hichki"

Ravi Dubey: "I love d feeling of being bowled ovr by a film the way a film puts one in a state of euphoria tht lasts long after u walk out of d theatre,#RaniMukherji :outstanding ,unprecedented ,the children: so endearing & my friend @sidpmalhotra take a bow brother so so proud @yrf #hichki"

Karan Malhotra: "Saw HICHKI... Few films make you feel like being a better person. This film is one of them. Thank you so much for this experience #RaniMukherjee. @sidpmalhotra be proud and fly high!!!! And absolutely must mention @Shanoozeing ‘s outstanding casting. #Hichki"

Anil Kapoor: "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!"

Hichki: Early audience reactions

has done a great job in and all the kids in the movies are amazing. The supporting cast will surprise you. @DMmovies




Interval! This is the 1st time that I’m surrounded with teachers & students while watching the 1stday1stshow๐Ÿ˜Š has opened the book of life,where the chapters seems extremely difficult but with a teacher like lessons would be worth learning!

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