Rani Mukerji won Best Actress at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne; the film won the Gryphon Award for Best Film at the Giffoni Film Festival.
Hichki (translated as "Hiccup") is an inspirational comedy-drama directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra and produced by Yash Raj Films . It serves as an adaptation of Brad Cohen's autobiography, Front of the Class .
She is assigned to Class 9F , a group of 14 rebellious students from a nearby slum who are marginalized by the elite school environment. HД±Г§kД±rД±k (Hichki) Dual
The film was a major commercial success, particularly thriving through positive word-of-mouth and a massive run in the Chinese market. Approximately ₹20 crore Worldwide Box Office Over ₹209.72 crore (approx. $34 million) Critical Reception
The story follows (played by Rani Mukerji), an aspiring teacher who has Tourette Syndrome , a neurological condition causing involuntary motor and vocal tics. Rani Mukerji won Best Actress at the Indian
Through unconventional teaching methods—such as using eggs to explain parabolas—Naina earns their respect and helps them overcome social and academic barriers. Core Cast & Crew Director: Siddharth P. Malhotra Lead Role: Rani Mukerji as Naina Mathur Supporting Cast: Neeraj Kabi as Mr. Wadia (antagonistic teacher of class 9A) Harsh Mayar as Aatish (rebellious leader of 9F) Sachin & Supriya Pilgaonkar as Naina’s parents Financial & Critical Performance
After facing 18 rejections over five years due to her condition, she finally lands a job at her alma mater, St. Notker’s. It serves as an adaptation of Brad Cohen's
Generally positive, with Rotten Tomatoes noting praise for Mukerji's performance despite some predictable plot points.