Sushant Singh Rajput’s Dil Bechara, remains a must watch film for his fans who want to experience his last on-screen performance. If you are wondering where to stream the film, it is available exclusively on JioHotstar. In a special gesture to honor the actor after his tragic passing in 2020, the streaming platform made Dil Bechara available to watch for free, meaning you do not need a premium subscription to stream it.
The film is the official Hindi adaptation of John Green’s popular novel The Fault in Our Stars. Directed by Mukesh Chhabra, the story follows Kizie Basu played by Sanjana Sanghi who is a young girl fighting cancer, and Manny performed by Sushant Singh Rajput, a carefree cancer survivor who helps her find joy in life. With music composed by A.R. Rahman, the movie serves as a deeply emotional final act for the beloved Bollywood star.
Why did Dil Bechara skip theatres for an OTT release?
The film was initially titled as Kizie Aur Manny,and was meant to be a grand theatrical release in early 2020. However, the COVID-19 pandemic hit India, forcing cinema halls across the country to shut down for an indefinite period. However when the news of Sushant’s death surfaced on June 14, 2020, everything changed.
Given the massive emotional wave and public demand across social media, Fox Star Studios and JioHotstar decided to bypass a theatrical release entirely. They chose a digital premiere on July 24, 2020. The release turned out to be an unexpected event in Indian streaming history. When the film went live at midnight, all the fans rushed to watch, which briefly crashed the Hotstar servers. The movie went on to break viewership records, drawing millions of views within its first 24 hours.
What is Sushant Singh Rajput’s legacy beyond the screen?
Sushant Singh Rajput has been a standout artist in the Bollywood; he came as a complete outsider and made his name from scratch. Coming from Patna, Bihar, he first won over Indian households as Manav in the hit TV serial Pavitra Rishta. His smooth transition to cinema showcased his incredible range as an actor. From playing the iconic Indian cricket captain in M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story to portraying a resilient local porter in Kedarnath and a father in the box-office hit Chhichhore, Sushant always prioritized strong, character driven scripts.
Away from the camera, his personal interests were vastly different from standard Bollywood stardom. A former mechanical engineering student and National Physics Olympiad winner, Rajput was deeply passionate about astronomy, space exploration, and quantum physics. He famously bought a piece of land on the Moon, used a powerful Meade LX600 telescope to track stars from his home, and kept a personal bucket list of 50 dreams. He actively ticked off several of these goals, which included visiting the CERN laboratory in Europe and sponsoring underprivileged kids to attend a special workshop at NASA.
FAQs about Dil Bechara and Sushant Singh Rajput
Where can I watch Dil Bechara?
Dil Bechara is available on JioHotstar which has kept the movie accessible for free download and streaming for non-subscribers as part of its permanent tribute.
Who played the female lead opposite Sushant in his last film?
Sanjana Sanghi played the role of Kizie Basu, making her debut as a leading actress in this movie.
What was Sushant Singh Rajput’s last theatrical release?
While Dil Bechara was his final film release overall, his last movie to hit cinema screens was Chhichhore in September 2019, which became a major commercial success.
