Hichki: A week ahead of its release, Rani Mukerji's film gets a thumbs up from B-town celebs

New Delhi: Bollywood's powerhouse of talent, Rani Mukherji who was on a brief sabbatical post pregnancy, is back and how! The actress is now ready to entice her fans with the much-awaited film of 2018, 'Hichki'. The special screening of the film was held for Bollywood biggies in Mumbai on Thursday and the actors just can't stop talking about it.

Rani, who is known for picking up socially-relevant subjects, has done it yet again. In the film, she plays a teacher, who is suffering from Tourette syndrome, a nervous system disorder involving repetitive movements or unwanted sounds and how she struggles to find herself a perfect job.

The film promises to be high on emotions with a moderate dose of comedy laced in between.

Talking about Hichki, producer Karan Johar took to Twitter and wrote,"#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."

#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

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) March 16, 2018

In another tweet, Karan added, "#Hichki is a feel good and extremely sensitive film....addresses 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!!!!added."

#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!!!!

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) March 16, 2018

Actor Anil Kapoor also posted his views about the film on Twitter, "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 favorite teacher! Your performance has left me speechless!"

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! pic.twitter.com/Xrxlx62rDg

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) March 12, 2018

Even Tusshar Kapoor couldn't stop himself from praising the film, taking to Twitter, he wrote, "Rani Mukherjee is flawlessly natural as always & congrats @sidpmalhotra for making a sensitive story so funny and relatable too! #Hichki."

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

— Tusshar (@TusshKapoor) March 16, 2018

"#Hichki is an entertaining portrayal of the power of true human spirit! Also, addresses the pitfalls of the traditional education system!" he added.

#Hichki is an entertaining portrayal of the power of true human spirit! Also, addresses the pitfalls of the traditional education system!

— Tusshar (@TusshKapoor) March 16, 2018

Joining the list of admirers, Shilpa Shetty Kundra too shared her views on Twitter. She wrote, 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."

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.

— SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) March 15, 2018

'Hichki' is directed by Siddharth P Malhotra and is produced by Maneesh Sharma under Yash Raj banner. The film is coming out on March 23, 2018, and we just can't wait for this one!