Nil Battey Sannata wins kudos from film critics!

Aanand L Rai’s family entertainer Nil Battey Sannata has become the first Bollywood film which has been declared tax free on the day of its release. It certainly speaks volumes about the film’s heartwarming narrative and brilliant performances by the cast including Swara Bhaskar, Ratna Pathak Shah, Riya Shukla and Pankaj Tripathi.

While the film is scheduled to release on April 22, it’s not just Bollywood but film critics and trade pundits who couldn’t stop praising the poignant story of a mother and her daughter. The movie has been creating positive buzz everywhere, especially on the social media platforms where the film critics have dubbed Nil Battey Sannata as ‘an incredible piece of cinema’, ‘a gem’ and a ‘simply outstanding’.

Akhilesh Yadav, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, tweeted:

Touched by the story of Nil Battey Sannata, which was filmed in Agra. We have made the film tax free in UP. pic.twitter.com/O658rXIuqx

— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) April 21, 2016

Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister of Delhi tweeted:

Nil Batte Sannatta is a great great movie. U must watch it. Tax free in Delhi. @ReallySwara

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) April 22, 2016

Manish Sisodia, Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi tweeted:

#NilBatteySannata A Wonderful movie on Edu.Must watch for Teachers, parents & students. @ReallySwara @aanandlrai @erosnow @ashwinyiyer

— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) April 22, 2016

Veteran film critics, Bhawana Somaaya tweeted:

#NilBatteySannata is a delightful film touching upon many relevant issues. Sensitive wholesome entertainment

— Bhawana Somaaya (@bhawanasomaaya) April 22, 2016

Writer director @Ashwinyiyer presents her characters with compassion. #NBS is a film about relationships, about aspirations n about dignity

— Bhawana Somaaya (@bhawanasomaaya) April 22, 2016

Congratulations @cypplOfficial @ErosNow @ReallySwara @Ashwinyiyer for a real film about real people that touches our heart #NilBatteySannata

— Bhawana Somaaya (@bhawanasomaaya) April 22, 2016

#NilBatteySannata shld screen for #underprivileged children n get #tax exemption @Ashwinyiyer #coloryellow @ErosNow pic.twitter.com/Yr4fY78kLR

— Bhawana Somaaya (@bhawanasomaaya) April 23, 2016

Taran Adarsh said:

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari is a proficient storyteller. Captures emotions remarkably. Brilliant climax. Super performances. #NilBatteySannata

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 20, 2016

Ajay Brahmatmaj shared on his Twitter account:

small is tall. #NilBatteySannata badhayi @Ashwinyiyer @ReallySwara @aanandlrai #PankajTripathi

— Ajay Brahmatmaj (@brahmatmajay) April 16, 2016

Faridoon Shahryar said:

If real life humor provokes ur interest,if grt acting inspires u,if u xpect More 4m cinema thn usual then #NilBatteySannata is a MUST WATCH!

— Faridoon Shahryar (@iFaridoon) April 16, 2016

Prashant Singh tweeted:

Rarely a film connects with its clean soul,pure emotions & passion.Bravo @aanandlrai @Ashwinyiyer @ReallySwara for a gem#NilBatteySannata😊🙏👏

— Prashant Singh (@SinghhPrashant) April 16, 2016