'Laal Singh Chaddha' gets positive response after OTT debut, fans laud Aamir Khan's performance

‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ opened to rave reviews from OTT viewers.

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The film was a box office bomb, minting only about Rs 60 crore worldwide.
Laal Singh Chaddha’, the remake of Hollywood blockbuster ‘Forrest Gump’, seems to be enjoying a new lease of life post-OTT debut.

The Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor-starrer had a dismal run at the box-office, minting about Rs 130 crore worldwide. However, it has managed to gain quite a fan following among the OTT audience. Viewers are reportedly blown away by Aamir Khan’s performance. Some think the audience was quick to judge the movie and that ‘hate took over logic’ for the time being.

''#LaalSinghChaddha is a cult classic. People are loving it on Netflix. An incredible story will find it audience eventually," tweeted a fan.


"This scene hit me hard while watching #LaalSinghChaddha in the theatre. Re-watched it just now and the feeling remains the same. Class acting by Aamir Khan," wrote another.

Another user was all praise for Khan’s performance in the film. “A restrained and understated Laal performed by Aamir while still holding onto his childish innocence and wonder. I don’t know why creatively one thought it was wise to go the animated way through most of the film but I’ll always cherish the last hour of #LaalSinghChaddha," their comment read.


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Directed by Advait Chauhan, the film revolves around a simple-minded Sikh man and his struggle to perceive and keep up with a rapidly changing world. The film is an official remake of the 1994 comedy-drama ‘Forrest Gump’ starring Hollywood superstar Tom Hanks. This also marked the debut of Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya in Bollywood.

Khan will next be seen in a sports drama. The new film is also a remake. It is adapted from a 2018 Spanish drama ‘Campeones’. Khan will reportedly play a bad-tempered and alcoholic basketball coach. ‘Campeones’ was the highest-grossing Spanish movie of 2018. It was also Spain’s official entry to the Oscars that same year.
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