Hichki Hindi Movie Review

Average Ratings:2.91/5
Score:89% Positive
Reviews Counted:12
Positive:8
Neutral:3
Negative:1

Ratings:3/5 Review By:Rajeev Masand Site:News18

There is nothing original, nothing surprising, nothing even remotely unpredictable in Hichki. This Rani Mukerji starrer about a teacher who employs unconventional methods to get through to her class of tough, rebellious kids is formula filmmaking to a T. Hichki is inconsistent but well-intentioned. More than once I found myself tearing up during the film. That kind of manipulation, I’m willing to live with. I’m going with three out of five.

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Ratings:3.5/5 Review By:Taran Adarsh Site:Twitter

Some stories are difficult to narrate... #Hichki blends emotions and entertainment seamlessly... Director Siddharth Malhotra delivers a meaningful film that handles characters with care, understanding and maturity...A simple, straight-forward film that stays with you... Make time for it!

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Ratings:2.5/5 Review By:Anupama Chopra Site:Filmcompanion

the first half plays out engagingly. Naina’s situation is presented with empathy. Her spirit and determination feel authentic. However, as the conflict moves from Naina and her condition to Naina and her students, the writing becomes more literal and predictable. Hichki is a genuinely earnest film made with heart. But it doesn’t take enough risks and consequently doesn’t touch a raw nerve in the way that Taare Zameen Par did. But it’s always nice to see a talented actress with all guns blazing.

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Ratings:-- Review By:Komal Nahta Site:Zee ETC Bollywood Business

Rani Mukerji delivers a memorable performance as the teacher with Tourette Syndrome. Her acting is supremely consistent despite the fact that it is not easy to stammer and make sounds with the same intensity and in the same style always. Indeed, this performance should win Rani Mukerji awards and appreciation galore! On the whole, Hichki will have no hiccups at the box-office and will prove to be a hit.

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Ratings:2/5 Review By:Raja Sen Site:NDTV

This kind of To Sir With Love/Dead Poets Society/School Of Rock setup would be enough, but Hichki goes for more. Based on the true-life story of Brad Cohen, Rani Mukerji plays a teacher with Tourette's Syndrome, punctuating her life with uncontrollable vocal tics and wrist movements. A fine actress, Mukerji does well to make her condition appear natural and entirely involuntary, but the story pivots too far away from the students' (and teachers') acceptance of the syndrome. Soon it becomes merely an actorly affectation, with hardly any bearing on the storytelling.

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Ratings:3.5/5 Review By:Shalini Langer Site:Indian Express

There have been several films before on the difference a teacher can make to the lives of underprivileged students given up as lost causes in schools. Almost always, as they capture the transformation of these students on screen, the films work. Hichki does well in placing this story within a uniquely Indian contex

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Ratings:3.5/5 Review By:Rachit Site:Times Of India

Hichki had the potential to be more than just a classroom saga. It does touch upon Naina’s personal struggles and her conflicted relationship with her father. But it could’ve explored these aspects a lot more. For all its shortcomings, the movie still has plenty of freshness, insights and emotional intelligence. It can make you nostalgic about your school days and remind you of your favourite teacher. This one definitely deserves good grades.

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Ratings:2.5/5 Review By:Rohit Site:HindustanTimes

Rani Mukerji takes a cue from these films and blends them with a contemporary issue. To Malhotra’s credit, he has got the formula correct. Hichki is good enough to make you cry multiple times. Also, the film’s is well paced. At 118-minutes, there are not many dull scenes. Then there is Rani Mukerji, sassy, confident and completely aware of her circumstances. She operates within the boundary and tries her best to not let the film deviate from the central theme.

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Ratings:2.5/5 Review By:Anna Site:Firstpost

People can be mean. People who face nastiness from others can in turn be nasty to those less fortunate than they are. Hichki may not have the heft of Iqbal but it is a valuable reminder, through the vehicle of the Naina-Aatish equation, that prejudice is not justified simply because the person at the receiving end is flawed. It is also, of course, about not giving up on a human being if you spot redeeming values beyond their jagged exterior. The film itself is not without its faults, but its uplifting theme and Mukerji's understated performance serve as compensation. Besides, it drew tears from me more than once, each time when I was least expecting it. Sweetness and good intentions make for a pleasant combination in Hichki.

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Ratings:3/5 Review By:Hungama Site:Bollywood Hungama

Overall, HICHKI is a simple, meaningful and an inspiring film that stays with you. Rani Mukerji is back in full form and her fans will be immensely impressed. At the box office, the film will mainly appeal to the younger audiences.

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Ratings:3/5 Review By:Manjusha Site:Gulfnews

While Hichki is intent on communicating life-affirming philosophies such as ‘there are no bad students, but just bad teachers’ and ‘conquer your fear and fly free’, there were moments in this drama which are laboriously didactic. The climax, which includes cheating and a painful examination as one of its plot twists, is also unnecessarily dramatic. But that’s a minor hiccup — or should I say Hichki — in an otherwise engaging feel-good drama. Be ready to be schooled by Mukerji who’s in top form.

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Ratings:3/5 Review By:Anita Iyer Site:Khaleej Times

Overall, the film is predictable as it follows the story of underdogs whose lives are changed with a stubborn teacher rooting for them. Did the director, Siddharth P Malhotra, manage to effectively translate the script into the big screen? We doubt. Watch it for Rani, she won't disappoint you. But leaving the cinema hall might make you wonder if this was the best comeback film for her.

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Hichki Story:

After several interviews and numerous rejections, a woman who has Tourette's syndrome lands a job as a teacher at an elite school. She soon tries to do whatever she can to make her rebellious and troublemaking students realize their full potential.

Hichki Release Date:

March 23, 2018 ( India)

Director:Sidharth P Malhotra

Producer: Sidharth P Malhotra Produced by Maneesh Sharma, Aditya Chopra, Yash Raj Films

Cast:
Rani Mukerji as Naina Mathur
Harsh Mayar as Aatish
Sachin Pilgaonkar
Supriya Pilgaonkar

Run Time: 1 hour 58 Minutes