Rani Mukerji’s Hichki based on American teacher Brad Cohen’s autobiography

Yash Raj Films has acquired the rights of Brad Cohen’s autobiography, Front of the Class, for Hichki.

Rani Mukerji’s Hichki is based on Brad Cohen’s acclaimed autobiography Front of the Class.

In the film, Rani plays the role of Naina Mathur who has a nervous system disorder, Tourette syndrome, that forces an individual to make involuntary repetitive movements or sounds.

Yash Raj Films has acquired the rights of Cohen’s autobiography for Hichki, which celebrates self-belief and resilience of human spirit. The book, which also inspired the Peter Werner-directed Hallmakr TV film of the same name, deals with a man who has Tourette syndrome.

Hichki marks Rani’s return to cinema after three years.

Rani plays the role of Naina Mathur who has a nervous system disorder, Tourette syndrome, that forces an individual to make involuntary repetitive movements or sounds.

YRF has acquired the rights of Brad’s book and has changed the plot substantially. It is a brand new film now. Brad Cohen’s life and journey is the inspiration for the film and Rani’s character, according to a statement made by the YRF spokesperson.

Siddharth P Malhotra has directed the film, which has been produced by Maneesh Sharma. It is set to release on February 23, next year.

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