Chhichhore - Review

First time I watched Chhichhore trailer I was like "not another college based hitting on nostalgia note" movie. Now I am so glad that I am proven wrong. Yes it is another college based movie with loads of nostalgia but the movie is so different than its predecessors and the thing it tries to achieve in those 180 odd minutes is clap-worthy.

Chhichhore deals with that side of the college hostel life not many movies before it touched. That is the first brownie point it scores. The movie flashbacks are like a breathe of fresh air with little to no cliches. Where the movie stands out and stands tall is the current time. The message that is very well woven into this whole proceedings is very apt and hits all the right notes.

Yes the movie suffers from bad makeup for the old characters but that is a minor problem in the movie. The actors are all spot on barring their makeups. Movie feels like a mix of Rajkumar Hirani movies but it carves its own place among them.

At the risk of sounding cliched, let me say that the movie makes you laugh, cry, clap and cheer for the characters. I personally literally laughed out in some scenes and choked up in some scenes. If you have friends, then this is a must watch. If you went to college, this is a must watch. If you have kids going to schools now, this is a must watch. If you have been in hostel, this is a must watch. If you do not fall into any of the above categories, then watch this movie and experience all the above.

Without revealing any spoilers, let me just say that Chhichhore is a love letter from the previous generation losers who had a blast during their time to the present generation that is frightened of being called a loser. Hashtag Must Watch!!!