First things first, it was beautiful to see Sushant Singh Rajput in Dil Bechara, everyone cherishes and remembers you. As a film-buff, thank you so much.

Now onto the review – Dil Bechara is a shining example of flawed filmmaking and is irretrievable even though the lead pair including Sanjana Sanghi, shows genuine-chemistry.

The film is an emotional roller-coaster ride about Kizie (Sanjana), a young girl suffering from cancer and a guy named Manny (SSR) both of whom are hopelessly in love. Adapted by Shashank Khaitan and Suprotim Sengupta, from John Green’s The Fault In Our Stars, the Hindi film tries hard but ultimately fails as a wholesome experience due to lazy screenplay and lackluster filming.
Mukesh Chhabra’s debut directorial at 1 hour 41 minutes, lacks the finesse and smartness. It isn’t appalling or irritating but it just feels okay. Editing feels rushed and cliques are aplenty in the film.

The film has its moments, sure, but it does not have the hold over its audience and can be categorized as a “meh” film. The music by A.R Rahman is soothing and enhances the film, the cinematography by Satyajit Pande is likable. 

Debutante Sanjana Sanghi displays skepticism very well but doesn’t make you feel for the character after a point of time. Portraying her parents are Swastika Mukherjee and Saswata Chatterjee, who are brilliant and give the film a much-needed calmness whenever they are on the screen. Saif Ali Khan appears in a fantastic cameo.
 

But the film belongs to Sushant Singh Rajput, who delivers a knockout performance. The Rajnikant-loving, fultoo filmy guy is a hoot and he steals the scenes with his exuberance. Sushant also displays great vulnerability with natural ease.  

WATCH OR NOT:

Go and cherish the talent of Sushant Singh Rajput and the brilliance that he possessed. Deep down, having liked the actor’s works, Dil Bechara does not do justice with a talent that now lives in the stars.