Aligarh is based on the real life story of Professor Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), who was persecuted and ostracised for being gay. Manoj Bajpayee plays the protagonist and Rajkummar Rao plays a journalist who reveals his story to the world. (Also Read: Aligarh Trailer: Manoj Bajpayee as a Gay, Outcast Professor Will Haunt You)
Here's what celebs are saying about the film's trailer:
Filmmaker Karan Johar, for whom a special screening of the film was organised on January 27, said that he was 'emotionally moved' by the film.
#Aligarh is exceptionally poignant,moving and heartbreaking in equal measure....a relevant and important film of our times....
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) January 27, 2016#Aligarh is a must watch!! Congratulations to the entire team!! @mehtahansal @Apurvasrani @BajpayeeManoj @RajkummarRao @ErosNow
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) January 27, 2016Others tweeting include Abhishek, Farah, Masaan actor Vicky Kaushal and directors Nikhil Advani and Milap Zaveri.
Loved the trailer of #Aligarh powerful, poignant. Beautiful. Looking forward to seeing 1 of my fav actors @BajpayeeManoj .best to the team.
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) January 28, 2016Check my talented friend @BajpayeeManoj s trailer of Aligarh.. https://t.co/iYSo151Ppp Well done Manoj
— Farah Khan (@TheFarahKhan) January 29, 2016#Aligarh what a powerful film! @mehtahansal Sir @Apurvasrani @RajkummarRao @satyarainagpaul Sir. Hats off!
— Vicky Kaushal (@vickykaushal09) January 24, 2016Thanks @Apurvasrani. Really wanted to see #Aligarh yesterday. Missed my chance. Hearing super things. https://t.co/ab0IRuFeJs
— Nikkhil Advani (@nikkhiladvani) January 25, 2016Best of luck @Apurvasrani @BajpayeeManoj @RajkummarRao @mehtahansal for #Aligarh Looks superb! https://t.co/S1CP5Xwrtc
— Mastizaada Milap (@zmilap) January 25, 2016