Sandeep Singh's inspiring journey 'Soorma' which hit the screens today has been receiving positive reviews from not just the audience but also critics and Bollywood celebrities.

Even before the release of the film, 'Soorma' was hailed by the critics and Bollywood celebrities owing to the inspirational journey of the legendary Hockey player and the brilliant portrayal by Diljit Dosanjh.

Apart from celebrities like Karan Johar, Nikhil Dwivedi, Richa Chadha, Badshah, Vivek Oberoi, Sharad Kelkar, Anubhav Sinha as well as Zaheer Khan, critics like Taran Adarsh, Atul Mohan, Faridoon Shahryar, Danish Hussain, Rahul Gangwani amongst others took to Twitter to praise the film.

Karan Johar took to Twitter to share, "An incredible story of the triumphant human spirit #Soorma is uplifting and emotional in equal measure! Huge congratulations to @shaadesh @SnehaRajani @IChitrangda for telling this solid story of #sandeepsingh !!! Go watch guys💪💪💪". He further added, "The performances of #Soorma are supreme! @diljitdosanjh is absolutely brilliant as #sandeepsingh ! What an incredible actor!!! @Imangadbedi is superb!!!! Solid, soulful and full of heart ! He delivers his best yet! @tapseepannu is always a pleasure to watch!"

An incredible story of the triumphant human spirit #Soorma is uplifting and emotional in equal measure! Huge congratulations to @shaadesh @SnehaRajani @IChitrangda for telling this solid story of #sandeepsingh !!! Go watch guys💪💪💪

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) July 12, 2018

Nikhil Dwivedi shared, "Once in a while comes a film that overwhelms you. #Soorma is that film. I don't know how to define it. Is it a Sports film? Or the triumph of human spirit? That it's a true story of a Lion called #SandeepSingh makes it even more euphoric. Or is it a Love Story? or is it a tale of two brothers, their selfless love sans any rivalry, envy or jealousy, their sheer sacrifice!! #ShaadAli u ve made ur finest yet. heartening tht u chose ths as ur next. Ths ll become ur signature film for a long time to come. @SnehaRajani ur choices r defining u. Rarely do I express myself so freely & so much. #Soorma compels me to do so. Everyone of you, go watch it & make it earn tonnes of money. Because I will be heartbroken if this one doesn't!! And @Imangadbedi you are so important to the film & you know it. This is a film you will always be proud of! Well done! That you ve given it your heart and soul to this one is evident. Immensely happy for you. #Soorma".

Once in a while comes a film that overwhelms you. #Soorma is that film. I don't know how to define it. Is it a Sports film? Or the triumph of human spirit? That it's a true story of a Lion called #SandeepSingh makes it even more euphoric. Or is it a Love Story? (1/6)

— NIKHIL DWIVEDI (@Nikhil_Dwivedi) July 13, 2018

Richa Chadha shared, Watchudoing today?Go watch #Soorma.An unexpectedly warm, moving film about human triumph and family.Thanks for this one @shaadesh, @SnehaRajani ! You have a lifelong fan in me @diljitdosanjh 🙏 and amazing work by @taapsee @Imangadbedi #SatishKaushik and the rocking #vijayraaz". She further said, "So subtle and sensitive,the real story of @flickersingh is SO http://inspiring.It 's been a while since I enjoyed so many performances in a film and @shaadesh, thanks for not forcing tears or jingoism down our throats. All the feels are genuine.This film is all 💓".

Watchudoing today?Go watch #Soorma.An unexpectedly warm, moving film about human triumph and family.Thanks for this one @shaadesh, @SnehaRajani ! You have a lifelong fan in me @diljitdosanjh 🙏 and amazing work by @taapsee @Imangadbedi #SatishKaushik and the rocking #vijayraaz

— TheRichaChadha (@RichaChadha) July 13, 2018

Vivek Oberoi wished the team luck by posting, "Best of luck to the super talented team of @diljitdosanjh @taapsee & my brothers @Imangadbedi @shaadesh for the release of #Soorma. Congrats @SnehaRajani the film is looking awesome! @shaadesh meri jaan hope you guys 'score' big with this one!"

Best of luck to the super talented team of @diljitdosanjh @taapsee & my brothers @Imangadbedi @shaadesh for the release of #Soorma. Congrats @SnehaRajani the film is looking awesome! @shaadesh meri jaan hope you guys 'score' big with this one!

— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) July 13, 2018

Celebrated musician and rapper Badshah shared, "If youre allowed to do only one thing today, go and watch soorma. Brilliant brilliant acts by @diljitdosanjh @Imangadbedi @taapsee superb direction by shaad ali sir. What a film. What a legend sandeep singh."

If youre allowed to do only one thing today, go and watch soorma. Brilliant brilliant acts by @diljitdosanjh @Imangadbedi @taapsee superb direction by shaad ali sir. What a film. What a legend sandeep singh.

— BADSHAH (@Its_Badshah) July 13, 2018

Sharad Kelkar shared, "#soorma an inspiring true story , loved the simplicity of characters and @diljitdosanjh and @Imangadbedi bro u guys are fab ! Congratulations @IChitrangda @SnehaRajani @sonypicsprodns #shaadali and @imvijayraaz sir im ur fan 🤗 #SandeepSingh".

#soorma an inspiring true story , loved the simplicity of characters and @diljitdosanjh and @Imangadbedi bro u guys are fab ! Congratulations @IChitrangda @SnehaRajani @sonypicsprodns #shaadali and @imvijayraaz sir im ur fan 🤗 #SandeepSingh

— Sharad Kelkar (@SharadK7) July 13, 2018

Cricketer Zaheer Khan lauded the film saying, "Comebacks are never easy and in #soorma you visually see it in a beautiful way . Great direction by #shaadali and an absolutely honest performance by @diljitdosanjh and @Imangadbedi you have made a mark for yourself."

Comebacks are never easy and in #soorma you visually see it in a beautiful way . Great direction by #shaadali and an absolutely honest performance by @diljitdosanjh and @Imangadbedi you have made a mark for yourself. pic.twitter.com/asK9cZcznv

— zaheer khan (@ImZaheer) July 12, 2018

Apart from Bollywood celebrities, renowned critics also shared tehri views on the film.

Taran Adarsh shared, "#OneWordReview... #Soorma: HEARTWARMING. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 #Soorma brings to screen one of the greatest comeback stories of a sportsman: hockey legend Sandeep Singh... A brave and inspiring story of will, determination, optimism and passion... Well-directed by Shaad Ali."

#OneWordReview...#Soorma: HEARTWARMING.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2#Soorma brings to screen one of the greatest comeback stories of a sportsman: hockey legend Sandeep Singh... A brave and inspiring story of will, determination, optimism and passion... Well-directed by Shaad Ali. pic.twitter.com/3zN14I1CTA

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 12, 2018

Atul Mohan shared, "All the best to the entire team of #Soorma !!! Kudos for making an INSPIRATIONAL movie! Not to be missed!!! @diljitdosanjh @taapsee @Imangadbedi @flickersingh @shaadesh @sonypicsprodns @thecsfilms @IChitrangda @SnehaRajani #DeepakSingh".

All the best to the entire team of #Soorma !!! Kudos for making an INSPIRATIONAL movie! Not to be missed!!! @diljitdosanjh @taapsee @Imangadbedi @flickersingh @shaadesh @sonypicsprodns @thecsfilms @IChitrangda @SnehaRajani #DeepakSingh

— Atul Mohan (@atulmohanhere) July 13, 2018

Fridoon Shahryar said, "Writer Director Shaad Ali's #Soorma is a wonderful blend of realism and romance that's hugely inspiring and leaves you with a feeling that this is the story of struggle and extraordinary grit that one must try and learn from. Brilliant performances from Diljit n Angad stay with u". He added, "The manner in which Shaad Ali manages to make you smell the sondhi mitti ki mehek of Punjab is commendable.Shankar Ehsaan Loy's music plays a big part in that.Ishq di Baajiyan sung by Diljit is superb.#Soorma anthem is brilliant as well.Dialogues are excellent n stay with you!!" Talkinga bout the performances, he said, "Diljit Dosanjh is a gifted artiste.His sincerity, charm and spontaneity left me spellbound.I saw his Punjabi film #SajjanSinghRangroot a few days back n now #Soorma ...He's one of my favourite actors now.

Writer Director Shaad Ali's #Soorma is a wonderful blend of realism and romance that's hugely inspiring and leaves you with a feeling that this is the story of struggle and extraordinary grit that one must try and learn from. Brilliant performances from Diljit n Angad stay with u

— Faridoon Shahryar (@iFaridoon) July 13, 2018

As Sandeep Singh he convinces you as a world class player n it's not easy".

Soorma is a story inspired by a real story and director Shaad Ali has tried to keep it as real as possible.

Sandeep Singh was shot with a bullet while he was traveling in the train 12 years ago, after which the hockey player was paralysed for 2 years. But his determination and love for the game brought him back and he won several medals for our country.

The film has been shot in his hometown Shahabad to capture the real essence of his struggle and the journey to become the hockey legend.

The trailer of the film had garnered immense appreciation from across the audience. It is an inspiring true story of the human spirit, about a player, who made headlines for his miraculous comeback after an unfortunate accident.

It is a lesser known fact that, Sandeep Singh has been hailed as one of the world' most dangerous drag-flickers of all time with drag speeds of over 145 km/hr which led to his nickname, 'Flicker Singh'.

Sandeep Singh's inspiring story has had the makers keen to bring his life on the silver screen.

Soorma will feature Diljit Dosanjh essaying the role of Sandeep Singh alongside Taapsee Pannu and Angad Bedi in the pivotal roles.

Produced by Sony Pictures Networks Productions, Chitrangda Singh, and Deepak Singh, Soorma is written & directed by Shaad Ali and is slated to release on 13th July, 2018.