While Dil Bechara is Sanjana Sanghi's first project as the solo female lead, she is no stranger to cinema. The actor has starred in Imtiaz Ali's Rockstar, and also featured in films like Fukrey Returns and Hindi Medium. On Wednesday, director Imtiaz Ali took to Instagram to wish good luck to Sanjana. Sharing a photo of himself with the actor, the filmmaker wrote, "Little Mandy from Rockstar is a big girl now!!! looking fwd..."
Earlier, in an emotional note, Dil Bechara director Mukesh Chhabra had urged fans to watch the movie upon its release, as the film was a passion project of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. "Presenting to you our dream and the dream of my brother Sushant, who will live on in me till my last breath. So much has changed in my life these past years and I will always cherish every single moment...I’m glad Dil Bechara is free for everyone, without any subscription, so every single person in India can watch it. So many mixed emotions. I urge you to watch it with your family, friends, girlfriend, boyfriend, loved ones. For you to celebrate a life that lived and will forever be in our hearts,” Mukesh wrote.
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Apart from Sushant Singh Rajput and Sanjana Sanghi, Dil Bechara stars Swastika Mukherjee and Saif Ali Khan as well. The screenplay of the movie has been penned by Shashank Khaitan and Suprotim Sengupta, while the music has been scored by AR Rahman. Fox Star Studios is bankrolling the project.
"Can not miss to appreciate the best cameo by anyone so far! Just a 2 minute role and what screen presence and dialogues ? #SaifAliKhan #DilBechara," Twitter user @gauri_budhiraja wrote.
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Another user, @amishsatra004 wrote, "Just need to appreciate his best cameo role ever ?? #SaifAliKhan"
Anubhav Sinha praised director Mukesh Chhabra for Dil Bechara. Taking to Twitter, Sinha wrote in Hindi, "You have made a great movie. You have made it with all your heart. The film shows your love for the story, for its characters and for your friend (Sushant). Be ready, you have to tell a lot many stories."
Sahil Vaid shared this collage of photos with the team of Dil Bechara as the movie released yesterday on Disney Plus Hotstar.
"Honestly #SushantSinghRajput is (was) a versatile actor. From the very beginning, opening scene to the end point of #DilBechara movie, there isn't any moment that you can't praise his performance. #DilBecharaCreatesHistory #SushantInOurHeartsForever ? #DilBecharaReview" Twitter user @RupashreeGangu1shared.
Former Bigg Boss contestant Paras Chhabra shared on Twitter, "Somber...watching #DilBechara, loving the film and crying at the same time. My heart goes out for Sushant, Join me in remembering his talent & good work folks"
"Film critics can we just not do critical analysis of one film ! Just one!! What if u don’t get paid for one film? What if you let go one film? Don’t accept money for that one film? Let this film be not judged ? Can we do that ? Try ? #DilBechara #SSR," film producer Manish Mundra wrote on Twitter.
"@CastingChhabra this has been the toughest time for you...Look at the outpouring of love for you and #DilBechara in the wake of this horrendous tragedy let us remember that your film is about love and hope...And that's what I will remember always..Congratulations!" Vani Tripathi Tikoo shared on Twitter.
Bhumi Pednekar watched her Sonchiriya co-star Sushant Singh Rajput's Dil Bechara and felt weirdly painful. She shared on Instagram, “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 A Forever @sushantsinghraiput @castinochhabra so well done @sanianasanohi96 welcome to the movies., Kizzy,Manny and their world is so lovely, such a sweet and moving film,full of love @foxstarhindi @disnevplushotstar dilbechara."
"Whether you’re a #SushantSinghRajput fan or not, the last 20 minutes of #DilBechara are rough. If you’re still coming to terms with his demise and find it triggering, postpone the viewing. The film’s always going to be on the platform. Don’t feel any pressure. Take your time," Aniruddha Guha
wrote on Twitter.
Celebrity photographer Dabboo Ratnani tweeted, “Never felt so Emotional watching a film! Heart Warming & Beautiful Performance by #SushantSinghRajput. Manny Convinces Us To #LiveLoveLaugh #DilBechara - A Perfect Tribute! Keep Shining from Up Above , The World Needs Your Light! Seri?”
"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 Sanghi told indianexpress.com in an interview.
"DilBechara . #SushantSinghRajput 's last sigh. It is already an unprecedented success. Just terrible that he isn't around to savor it. The fault, certainly, in our stars," Kasturi Shankar tweeted.
Actor Athulyaa Ravi wrote, "Watched #DilBechaara last night ,couldn’t control my tears soo long ! Heart touching movie with pathetic end ! It’s not easy to get pure and genuine love. May #SushantSinghRajput gone from our sight but never from our hearts ! We will really miss u"
"Dil Bechara is not just a film. It is equal parts dirge, and catharsis. You see Sushant, and the film recedes, and you want to reach out and freeze the frame. He was there, and he isn’t here. I brush back a tear," writes The Indian Express' film critic Shubhra Gupta. Read more
"Watched #DilBechara yesterday. I believe it was an instant connection with the movie. Outstanding display of acting skills by d actors, beautiful movie and a msg for everyone. Cried while watching d movie for various reasons. Blockbuster it is," Manoj Tiwary shared via tweet.
Actor Vineet Kumar Singh praised Dil Bechara film. Sharing a video on Instagram, he wrote, "Never I have felt this kind of vaccum after watching a film."
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Indian wrestler Sangram Singh tweeted, "Please watch #Dilbechara for #SushantSinghRajput. Hope His Soul gets justice soon"
Dil Bechara has received a lot of love from the audience. The film, which started streaming on Disney+Hotstar, received biggest movie opening ever.
Actor Sahil Vaid, who played the character of JP in Dil Bechara, shared a collage of pictures on Instagram yesterday. He wrote, "In 5 minutes from now, you will witness magic, love, friendship, sacrifice, the power of positive attitude. Manny will teach you how to live ? I thank everyone who I worked with on this film, this has been magical"
Sharing a picture of Sushant Singh Rajput from Dil Bechara, filmmaker Aanand L Rai wrote on Instagram, "Dil bechara is series of moments...will be remembered forever"
RJ Harshil tweeted, "Best part of #DilBechara is..it is not depressing it entertains with light humour.?????????? ??? ??? ??.Though I feel to keep movie short major chunk has been edited.Background sound keeps smile on face. Chemistry of Sushant and Sanjana is like 2 best friends working in 1 film."
"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"
"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."
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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."