Ambassador of Turkey to India Firat Sunel is a fan of Bollywood movies, especially the Aamir Khan-starrer Laal Singh Chaddha, a film the diplomat says he has watched at least four times. 
 
Laal Singh Chaddha, which was an authorised remake of the Hollywood classic Forrest Gump, was "more successful" than the 1994 original movie starring Tom Hanks, according to Sunel.&nbsp;

The 2022 film received mixed to negative reviews amid boycott calls on social media, something which appeared to have had an impact on its box office business.

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"I am a fan of Bollywood movies and my favourite actor is Aamir Khan. Laal Singh Chaddha, I have watched this movie at least four times. It is an adaptation of Forrest Gump'. But this movie, for me, is more successful than the original one," Sunel told PTI in an interview here.

"When you watch Bollywood movies, you also see the Indian lifestyle and background. You learn so much about India and Indian people, so that's why Bollywood is getting more and more successful," he added.

The diplomat said Laal Singh Chaddha, which was also shot in Turkiye, made him realise the many similarities between Indian and Turkish culture.
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To explain his point, Sunel talked about the opening scene of the movie where the titular hero, played by Khan, travelling in a train is seen offering golgappas to fellow passengers before having it himself.

"This (the scene) is normal for you and me, because it is a tradition. In Turkiye, we also offer food to people who are in proximity before we eat. But when somebody in America watches this movie, they wouldn't understand it.

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"They would think because 'He is not a smart boy, that's why he offered the food to other people'. Maybe because I catch so many similarities between our societies is that I feel so interested about the movies here," he added.

Also a bestselling author, Sunel views adaptations as a "risky" business because it comes with a fair share of challenges for the creator who wants to ensure nothing is lost in translation.

"When you write a novel, thousands or tens of thousands people will read it. But if it is adapted into a series or film, then the number increases to millions and even tens of millions.&nbsp;

"To be able to reach out to more people, it is important that your novel is adapted to a series or movie. But there are losses or changes (in book to screen translations)" he explained.&nbsp;

That's why the 58-year-old diplomat said he wasn't "100 per cent" satisfied with the Turkish TV series The Great Exile Caucasia, which was inspired by his novel In the Shade of the Weeping Willows&nbsp;(Turkish title Salkim Sogutlerin Golgesinde).

"As an author, if you are not ready to accept all the changes, I would suggest you to not do this. When the filmmaker comes on board, your duty (as an author) ends," he added.

Even then, Sunel said he wants The Lighthouse Family, the recently released English translation of his Turkish novel Sarpincik Feneri, to be adapted into a movie.

"'The Lighthouse Family' could be an adaptation even in India. The book relates to Indian families as well. They would like it, this would make for an emotional movie.&nbsp;

"Indian audiences, like Turkish audiences, like books or movies when they make them cry and this is one such book. It can be adapted in any country, in India or Western countries. So, if somebody is interested, why not?" he added.

The Lighthouse Family&nbsp;is a heartrending tale set in the backdrop of the Second World War. The beautifully told historical fiction centres around a loving family living in an isolated lighthouse in Turkiye's westernmost tip and ripped apart by the consequences of a war that was not even theirs.&nbsp;

Ambassador of Turkey to India Firat Sunel is a fan of Bollywood movies, especially the Aamir Khan-starrer Laal Singh Chaddha, a film the diplomat says he has watched at least four times.

Ambassador of Turkey to India Firat Sunel is a fan of Bollywood movies, especially the Aamir Khan-starrer Laal Singh Chaddha, a film the diplomat says he has watched at least four times. Laal Singh Chaddha, which was an authorised remake of the Hollywood classic Forrest Gump, was "more successful" than the 1994 original movie starring Tom Hanks, according to Sunel. The 2022 film received mixed to negative reviews amid boycott calls on social media, something which appeared to have had an impact on its box office business. Karan Johar reveals Reema Maya will helm Student of the Year 3: 'She made it her own series' "I am a fan of Bollywood movies and my favourite actor is Aamir Khan. Laal Singh Chaddha, I have watched this movie at least four times. It is an adaptation of Forrest Gump'. But this movie, for me, is more successful than the original one," Sunel told PTI in an interview here. "When you watch Bollywood movies, you also see the Indian lifestyle and background. You learn so much about India and Indian people, so that's why Bollywood is getting more and more successful," he added. The diplomat said Laal Singh Chaddha, which was also shot in Turkiye, made him realise the many similarities between Indian and Turkish culture. Vijay Deverakonda auctioned his 1st Filmfare award for ‘good chunk of money’, calls it a piece of stone To explain his point, Sunel talked about the opening scene of the movie where the titular hero, played by Khan, travelling in a train is seen offering golgappas to fellow passengers before having it himself. "This (the scene) is normal for you and me, because it is a tradition. In Turkiye, we also offer food to people who are in proximity before we eat. But when somebody in America watches this movie, they wouldn't understand it. "They would think because 'He is not a smart boy, that's why he offered the food to other people'. Maybe because I catch so many similarities between our societies is that I feel so interested about the movies here," he added. Also a bestselling author, Sunel views adaptations as a "risky" business because it comes with a fair share of challenges for the creator who wants to ensure nothing is lost in translation. "When you write a novel, thousands or tens of thousands people will read it. But if it is adapted into a series or film, then the number increases to millions and even tens of millions. "To be able to reach out to more people, it is important that your novel is adapted to a series or movie. But there are losses or changes (in book to screen translations)" he explained. That's why the 58-year-old diplomat said he wasn't "100 per cent" satisfied with the Turkish TV series The Great Exile Caucasia, which was inspired by his novel In the Shade of the Weeping Willows (Turkish title Salkim Sogutlerin Golgesinde). "As an author, if you are not ready to accept all the changes, I would suggest you to not do this. When the filmmaker comes on board, your duty (as an author) ends," he added. Even then, Sunel said he wants The Lighthouse Family, the recently released English translation of his Turkish novel Sarpincik Feneri, to be adapted into a movie. "'The Lighthouse Family' could be an adaptation even in India. The book relates to Indian families as well. They would like it, this would make for an emotional movie. "Indian audiences, like Turkish audiences, like books or movies when they make them cry and this is one such book. It can be adapted in any country, in India or Western countries. So, if somebody is interested, why not?" he added. The Lighthouse Family is a heartrending tale set in the backdrop of the Second World War. The beautifully told historical fiction centres around a loving family living in an isolated lighthouse in Turkiye's westernmost tip and ripped apart by the consequences of a war that was not even theirs.

Turkish envoy calls Aamir Khan his 'favourite'; says he watched Laal Singh Chaddha 4 times

Aamir Khan had a lot of expectations from his last release, Laal Singh Chaddha. However, the film tanked badly at the box office. The film, which was a remake of the Hollywood classic Forrest Gump, earned critical praise but was panned by the audience. Somewhere, the reason behind the film's disastrous performance was the boycott that the movie faced online.&nbsp;The film's failure had a big impact on Aamir and led him to take a break from acting. After a year of the film's release, Kareena Kapoor Khan has opened up about the film's failure, the first time she met Aamir after Laal Singh Chaddha's flop performance, and a lot more.&nbsp; 
 
During her recent interview with Mid-Day, Khan recalled the first meeting with Aamir after the film's failure. Recalling her meeting, Kareena said that Aamir was a bit ''apologetic''. 
 
Kareena said, “Recently, Aamir and I were at the inauguration of NMACC (Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre). That’s when we first met after (Laal Singh Chaddha). Well, I saw his face, and I could see how he was looking at me, apologetic and sad, at the same time. Together, we’ve delivered big films – 3 Idiots&nbsp;and Talaash. But you know what? It doesn’t matter. I wrote a long letter (on WhatsApp) to both Aamir and the director (Advait Chandan), telling them that our relationships and talent don’t depend on the outcome of a film.” 
 
When asked about the reason she thinks has affected Laal Singh Chaddha's performance, Kareena said, “I think it was the post-COVID times. People were looking for some more fun in their entertainment. And Laal Singh Chaddha is dark." 
 
''Even while we were making it, Aamir discussed with me if we were going too dark with my character, Rupa. I said, no, let it be—that’s what it is.'' 
 
The film is a remake of the Hollywood classic Forrest Gump, and it was one of the films that Aamir spent years making and had big expectations from. After the film's failure, Aamir announced a break from acting. It was the actor's first break from acting in a career spanning 35 years. 
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Aamir Khan had a lot of expectations from his last release, Laal Singh Chaddha. However, the film tanked badly at the box office. The film, which was a remake of the Hollywood classic Forrest Gump, earned critical praise but was panned by the audience.

Aamir Khan had a lot of expectations from his last release, Laal Singh Chaddha. However, the film tanked badly at the box office. The film, which was a remake of the Hollywood classic Forrest Gump, earned critical praise but was panned by the audience. Somewhere, the reason behind the film's disastrous performance was the boycott that the movie faced online. The film's failure had a big impact on Aamir and led him to take a break from acting. After a year of the film's release, Kareena Kapoor Khan has opened up about the film's failure, the first time she met Aamir after Laal Singh Chaddha's flop performance, and a lot more. During her recent interview with Mid-Day, Khan recalled the first meeting with Aamir after the film's failure. Recalling her meeting, Kareena said that Aamir was a bit ''apologetic''. Kareena said, “Recently, Aamir and I were at the inauguration of NMACC (Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre). That’s when we first met after (Laal Singh Chaddha). Well, I saw his face, and I could see how he was looking at me, apologetic and sad, at the same time. Together, we’ve delivered big films – 3 Idiots and Talaash. But you know what? It doesn’t matter. I wrote a long letter (on WhatsApp) to both Aamir and the director (Advait Chandan), telling them that our relationships and talent don’t depend on the outcome of a film.” When asked about the reason she thinks has affected Laal Singh Chaddha's performance, Kareena said, “I think it was the post-COVID times. People were looking for some more fun in their entertainment. And Laal Singh Chaddha is dark." ''Even while we were making it, Aamir discussed with me if we were going too dark with my character, Rupa. I said, no, let it be—that’s what it is.'' The film is a remake of the Hollywood classic Forrest Gump, and it was one of the films that Aamir spent years making and had big expectations from. After the film's failure, Aamir announced a break from acting. It was the actor's first break from acting in a career spanning 35 years. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Kareena Kapoor on meeting Aamir Khan after Laal Singh Chaddha's failure, 'He was apologetic'

Veteran Indian actor Anupam Kher has said that the 'boycott Bollywood' trend did not lead to the dismal performance of Aamir Khan's Laal Singh Chaddha at the box office. The film was released in August 2022 and was an official Hindi remake of Tom Hanks starrer Forrest Gump. Laal Singh Chaddha was helmed by Advait Chandan and featured Kareena Kapoor Khan and Mona Singh along with Aamir Khan.&nbsp; 
 
The film did not perform well at the box office and in its first weekend, which is often considered the most crucial in terms of earnings of a film, earned a meagre Rs 46 crore (USD 56 million approx). The film was later released on Netflix. Prior to the release of the film, it faced severe backlash as an old interview of Aamir Khan went viral where his comments were deemed as anti-national. #BoycottBollywood trended on social media which majorly hampered the film's viewership.&nbsp; 
 
Now, in a recent interview with ANI, Kher has said that the film did not work because it was not a great one and that the boycott trend had nothing to do with its box office failure.&nbsp; 
 
"Laal Singh Chaddha was not a great film. If it was a great film then no power would've stopped it. Aamir Khan's PK worked really well. The point is that you need to accept the truth," Anupam said.&nbsp;

 
"I am not for boycott trends, not at all but you can't stop somebody from doing what they want to do. But if your product is good, it will find its audience. In fact, they will go with a vengeance. And the only way to kill this trend is to make brilliant work," Kher further added.&nbsp; 
 
Kher believes that the 'boycott Bollywood' trend would not affect a film. The actor said, everybody has freedom of expression and if an actor has the right to say anything about any situation, then they should also be brave enough to go through the situation. He was seemingly hinting at Aamir's old remark. 
 
In a 2015 interview, Aamir said that his then-wife Kiran Rao had suggested they move out of India because of ‘growing intolerance’ in the country. The interview had resurfaced and caught attention on social media. 
 
Kher will be next seen in Kangana Ranaut's directorial Emergency. He also has The Signature, Anurag Basu's Metro In Dino, and a thriller film called IB71 in his kitty. &nbsp;Aamir Khan has not announced his next project yet.&nbsp;

Veteran Indian actor Anupam Kher has said that the 'boycott Bollywood' trend did not lead to the dismal performance of Aamir Khan's Laal Singh Chaddha at the box office.

Veteran Indian actor Anupam Kher has said that the 'boycott Bollywood' trend did not lead to the dismal performance of Aamir Khan's Laal Singh Chaddha at the box office. The film was released in August 2022 and was an official Hindi remake of Tom Hanks starrer Forrest Gump. Laal Singh Chaddha was helmed by Advait Chandan and featured Kareena Kapoor Khan and Mona Singh along with Aamir Khan. The film did not perform well at the box office and in its first weekend, which is often considered the most crucial in terms of earnings of a film, earned a meagre Rs 46 crore (USD 56 million approx). The film was later released on Netflix. Prior to the release of the film, it faced severe backlash as an old interview of Aamir Khan went viral where his comments were deemed as anti-national. #BoycottBollywood trended on social media which majorly hampered the film's viewership. Now, in a recent interview with ANI, Kher has said that the film did not work because it was not a great one and that the boycott trend had nothing to do with its box office failure. "Laal Singh Chaddha was not a great film. If it was a great film then no power would've stopped it. Aamir Khan's PK worked really well. The point is that you need to accept the truth," Anupam said. "I am not for boycott trends, not at all but you can't stop somebody from doing what they want to do. But if your product is good, it will find its audience. In fact, they will go with a vengeance. And the only way to kill this trend is to make brilliant work," Kher further added. Kher believes that the 'boycott Bollywood' trend would not affect a film. The actor said, everybody has freedom of expression and if an actor has the right to say anything about any situation, then they should also be brave enough to go through the situation. He was seemingly hinting at Aamir's old remark. In a 2015 interview, Aamir said that his then-wife Kiran Rao had suggested they move out of India because of ‘growing intolerance’ in the country. The interview had resurfaced and caught attention on social media. Kher will be next seen in Kangana Ranaut's directorial Emergency. He also has The Signature, Anurag Basu's Metro In Dino, and a thriller film called IB71 in his kitty. Aamir Khan has not announced his next project yet.

Anupam Kher claims Laal Singh Chaddha did not suffer because of boycott trend: Not a great film

As per a report, Aamir Khan has decided to give up his salary for his latest film, 'Laal Singh Chaddha' after the massive box office faillure of the movie. Bollywood Hungama reported that he has 'absorbed' his fees of Rs 100 crore to compensate for the losses suffered by Viacom 18 Studios. Viacom is one of the two production companies behind the movie, the other being the actor's own Aamir Khan Productions.

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A source told the publication, "If Aamir Khan decides to charge his acting fees, Viacom 18 Studios would have entailed losses of nearly Rs. 100 crores. However, that loss is something that Aamir Khan has decided to absorb himself. Now, the producer will lose nominal money."

"He gave four years to the film but has not made a single penny from it. His opportunity cost on Laal Singh Chaddha is upwards of Rs. 100 crores, but he has decided to absorb all the losses taking the complete blame of failure on himself," the source added.&nbsp;

Directed by Advait Chandan, the film was a Hindi remake of the 1994 American classic 'Forrest Gump', which starred Tom Hanks in the titular lead role. 'Forrest Gump' itself was based on a Winston Groom novel of the same name. Kareena Kapoor, Naga Chaitanya, and Mona Singh also featured in the cast.&nbsp;

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In her review of the movie, Wion's Shomini Sen wrote, "'Laal Singh Chaddha' may have been promoted as Aamir Khan's big film, but it is worth a watch for actors other than him and for its heartwarming story. This is not Aamir's best performance and don't expect it to impact you the way some of his previous films have. 'Laal Singh Chaddha' released in theatres on Thursday."

Earlier a mysterious apology video appeared on the Twitter handle of Aamir Khan Productions titled 'Michami Dukkadam'. In the video, text read, "All of us are human beings and we only make mistakes. Sometimes through our words and sometimes by our actions, at times we do it without knowing and at times when we are angry."

 
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As per a report, Aamir Khan has decided to give up his salary for his latest film, 'Laal Singh Chaddha' after the massive box office faillure of the movie. Bollywood Hungama reported that he has 'absorbed' his fees of Rs 100 crore to compensate for the losses suffered by Viacom 18 Studios.

As per a report, Aamir Khan has decided to give up his salary for his latest film, 'Laal Singh Chaddha' after the massive box office faillure of the movie. Bollywood Hungama reported that he has 'absorbed' his fees of Rs 100 crore to compensate for the losses suffered by Viacom 18 Studios. Viacom is one of the two production companies behind the movie, the other being the actor's own Aamir Khan Productions. Also Read: Mysterious apology video appears on Aamir Khan Productions' social media pages, fans state account hacked A source told the publication, "If Aamir Khan decides to charge his acting fees, Viacom 18 Studios would have entailed losses of nearly Rs. 100 crores. However, that loss is something that Aamir Khan has decided to absorb himself. Now, the producer will lose nominal money." "He gave four years to the film but has not made a single penny from it. His opportunity cost on Laal Singh Chaddha is upwards of Rs. 100 crores, but he has decided to absorb all the losses taking the complete blame of failure on himself," the source added. Directed by Advait Chandan, the film was a Hindi remake of the 1994 American classic 'Forrest Gump', which starred Tom Hanks in the titular lead role. 'Forrest Gump' itself was based on a Winston Groom novel of the same name. Kareena Kapoor, Naga Chaitanya, and Mona Singh also featured in the cast. Also Read: 'Laal Singh Chaddha' movie review: Kareena Kapoor and the story outshine Aamir Khan In her review of the movie, Wion's Shomini Sen wrote, "'Laal Singh Chaddha' may have been promoted as Aamir Khan's big film, but it is worth a watch for actors other than him and for its heartwarming story. This is not Aamir's best performance and don't expect it to impact you the way some of his previous films have. 'Laal Singh Chaddha' released in theatres on Thursday." Earlier a mysterious apology video appeared on the Twitter handle of Aamir Khan Productions titled 'Michami Dukkadam'. In the video, text read, "All of us are human beings and we only make mistakes. Sometimes through our words and sometimes by our actions, at times we do it without knowing and at times when we are angry."

Aamir Khan to give up Rs 100 cr salary from 'Laal Singh Chaddha' after film's disastrous box office?

Laal Singh Chaddha has joined the long list of Bollywood films that were dud at the box office this year. There were a lot of expectations from the film, but unfortunately, the film failed to rake in big moolah at the box office.&nbsp; 
 
The movie was released during the big festive week of the Indian festival 'Raksha Bandhan' followed by Independence day, still, the movie is performing a lot below expectations.&nbsp; 
 
On the fourth day of its release on Sunday, the movie has showed a steady growth as compared to Friday and Saturday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Taran Adarsh tweeted the box office numbers, '' 'Laal Singh Chaddha' makes no breakthrough on Day 4 [Sun] either... Day-wise trending remains lacklustre... Hasn't benefitted despite the holidays... Thu 11.70 cr, Fri 7.26 cr, Sat 9 cr, Sun 10 cr. Total: ₹ 37.96 cr. #India biz.''

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Despite starring two of the prominent stars of the industry Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor, the movie still fails to achieve even the Rs 50 crore mark at the box office. The movie opened up with mixed reviews and has only raked in Rs 37 crore at the box office. &nbsp; 
 
The film is the remake of Tom Hanks cult classic film which won six Academy awards.&nbsp; 
 
Directed by Advait Chandan, the film also marks Khan's return after four years of sabbatical. The film also stars Kareena, Mona Singh and Naga Chaitanya. 
 
WION's review on Laal Singh Chaddha: 
 
WION's film critic Shomini Sen writes, ''The beauty of 'Laal Singh Chaddha' lies in the fact that while some important messages are delivered through the narrative, it never turns preachy. It celebrates humanity above religion and caste — somewhat like Aamir's other film 'PK'. But while 'PK' did have Aamir Khan preaching about humanity, here the messaging is subtle and more layered. At the onset, it is about a slow-witted Laal and the people in his life but when you look deeper, the film is a commentary on evolving socio-political scenario in India. Without taking sides, the film tries to reiterate that humanity is above religion. "Mazhab malaria paida kar sakta hai," says Aamir to Vij's character in a poignant moment.'' <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-laal-singh-chaddha-movie-review-kareena-kapoor-and-the-story-outshine-aamir-khan-505855">Read our review here:&nbsp;</a>

Laal Singh Chaddha has joined the long list of Bollywood films that were dud at the box office this year. There were a lot of expectations from the film, but unfortunately, the film failed to rake in big moolah at the box office.

Laal Singh Chaddha has joined the long list of Bollywood films that were dud at the box office this year. There were a lot of expectations from the film, but unfortunately, the film failed to rake in big moolah at the box office. The movie was released during the big festive week of the Indian festival 'Raksha Bandhan' followed by Independence day, still, the movie is performing a lot below expectations. On the fourth day of its release on Sunday, the movie has showed a steady growth as compared to Friday and Saturday. Taran Adarsh tweeted the box office numbers, '' 'Laal Singh Chaddha' makes no breakthrough on Day 4 [Sun] either... Day-wise trending remains lacklustre... Hasn't benefitted despite the holidays... Thu 11.70 cr, Fri 7.26 cr, Sat 9 cr, Sun 10 cr. Total: ₹ 37.96 cr. #India biz.'' #LaalSinghChaddha makes no breakthrough on Day 4 [Sun] either... Day-wise trending remains lacklustre... Hasn't benefitted despite the holidays... Thu 11.70 cr, Fri 7.26 cr, Sat 9 cr, Sun 10 cr. Total: ₹ 37.96 cr. #India biz. pic.twitter.com/c0m1pkwFel — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) August 15, 2022 × Despite starring two of the prominent stars of the industry Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor, the movie still fails to achieve even the Rs 50 crore mark at the box office. The movie opened up with mixed reviews and has only raked in Rs 37 crore at the box office. The film is the remake of Tom Hanks cult classic film which won six Academy awards. Directed by Advait Chandan, the film also marks Khan's return after four years of sabbatical. The film also stars Kareena, Mona Singh and Naga Chaitanya. WION's review on Laal Singh Chaddha: WION's film critic Shomini Sen writes, ''The beauty of 'Laal Singh Chaddha' lies in the fact that while some important messages are delivered through the narrative, it never turns preachy. It celebrates humanity above religion and caste — somewhat like Aamir's other film 'PK'. But while 'PK' did have Aamir Khan preaching about humanity, here the messaging is subtle and more layered. At the onset, it is about a slow-witted Laal and the people in his life but when you look deeper, the film is a commentary on evolving socio-political scenario in India. Without taking sides, the film tries to reiterate that humanity is above religion. "Mazhab malaria paida kar sakta hai," says Aamir to Vij's character in a poignant moment.'' Read our review here:

Box office: 'Laal Singh Chaddha' shows a steady growth

Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha' and Akshay Kumar's 'Raksha Bandhan' were touted as big releases of the festive season. The two superstars not only play the lead in the two films but have also produced the respective films.&nbsp; 
 
All eyes were on the big clash between the two films at the box office as Bollywood is facing a lean period in terms of earnings for the past few months with most films failing to create a mark at the box office.&nbsp; 
 
Both the films courted controversy before their release and it seems that the two films had dismal openings despite their release on Rakhi, a festival widely celebrated in north India.&nbsp;

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Akshay Kumar's 'Raksha Bandhan' earned Rs 82 million while Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha' earned slightly more - Rs 120 million on the first day of its release. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh called the earnings 'low'.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-akshay-kumars-raksha-bandhan-earns-rs-820-crore-in-india-on-day-one-506173" hreflang="en">Akshay Kumar's 'Raksha Bandhan' earns Rs 8.20 crore in India on Day One</a>

"#LaalSinghChaddha is shockingly low on Day 1... The dull start has added to the woes of an ailing industry... Better at premium multiplexes, but mass circuits are weak... Needs to score big numbers from Fri-Sun to salvage the situation... Thu ₹ 12 cr. #India biz. *ALL* VERSIONS," tweeted Adarsh.

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In another tweet, Adarsh wrote, "#RakshaBandhan has a disappointing start on Day 1... Mass circuits perform better (good occupancy in evening shows), but metros are extremely weak... Biz needs to grow/jump from Fri-Sun to improve its prospects... Thu ₹ 8.20 cr. #India biz."&nbsp;

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Directed by Anand L Rai, 'Raksha Bandhan' has Akshay Kumar talking on the dowry system head-on. Meanwhile, Advait Chandan and writer Atul Kulkarni adapt 1994 classic 'Forrest Gump' in 'Laal Singh Chaddha'.&nbsp;

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Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha' and Akshay Kumar's 'Raksha Bandhan' were touted as big releases of the festive season. The two superstars not only play the lead in the two films but have also produced the respective films.

Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha' and Akshay Kumar's 'Raksha Bandhan' were touted as big releases of the festive season. The two superstars not only play the lead in the two films but have also produced the respective films. All eyes were on the big clash between the two films at the box office as Bollywood is facing a lean period in terms of earnings for the past few months with most films failing to create a mark at the box office. Both the films courted controversy before their release and it seems that the two films had dismal openings despite their release on Rakhi, a festival widely celebrated in north India. Also read: 'Laal Singh Chaddha' movie review: Kareena Kapoor and the story outshine Aamir Khan Akshay Kumar's 'Raksha Bandhan' earned Rs 82 million while Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha' earned slightly more - Rs 120 million on the first day of its release. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh called the earnings 'low'. Akshay Kumar's 'Raksha Bandhan' earns Rs 8.20 crore in India on Day One "#LaalSinghChaddha is shockingly low on Day 1... The dull start has added to the woes of an ailing industry... Better at premium multiplexes, but mass circuits are weak... Needs to score big numbers from Fri-Sun to salvage the situation... Thu ₹ 12 cr. #India biz. *ALL* VERSIONS," tweeted Adarsh. #LaalSinghChaddha is shockingly low on Day 1... The dull start has added to the woes of an ailing industry... Better at premium multiplexes, but mass circuits are weak... Needs to score big numbers from Fri-Sun to salvage the situation... Thu ₹ 12 cr. #India biz. *ALL* VERSIONS. pic.twitter.com/Wc015wWEr9 — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) August 12, 2022 × In another tweet, Adarsh wrote, "#RakshaBandhan has a disappointing start on Day 1... Mass circuits perform better (good occupancy in evening shows), but metros are extremely weak... Biz needs to grow/jump from Fri-Sun to improve its prospects... Thu ₹ 8.20 cr. #India biz." #RakshaBandhan has a disappointing start on Day 1... Mass circuits perform better [good occupancy in evening shows], but metros are extremely weak... Biz needs to grow/jump from Fri-Sun to improve its prospects... Thu ₹ 8.20 cr. #India biz. pic.twitter.com/lqayFfGItF — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) August 12, 2022 × Also read: 'Raksha Bandhan' movie review: Akshay Kumar's film is relevant but too loud Directed by Anand L Rai, 'Raksha Bandhan' has Akshay Kumar talking on the dowry system head-on. Meanwhile, Advait Chandan and writer Atul Kulkarni adapt 1994 classic 'Forrest Gump' in 'Laal Singh Chaddha'. 'Laal Singh Chaddha' box office collection Day 1: Aamir Khan film sinks, earns just Rs 12 cr

Box office: 'Laal Singh Chaddha' earns more than 'Raksha Bandhan' on opening day

If the first day box office collection of Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha' is any indication, this film is going to be another big dud to come out of the Hindi film industry i recent times. The film, which is a remake of the 1994 Hollywood classic 'Forrest Gump' grossed only Rs 12 crore on the first day.

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the film's figures on Twitter. His tweet read, "#LaalSinghChaddha is shockingly low on Day 1... The dull start has added to the woes of an ailing industry... Better at premium multiplexes, but mass circuits are weak... Needs to score big numbers from Fri-Sun to salvage the situation... Thu ₹ 12 cr. #India biz. *ALL* VERSIONS."

Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-laal-singh-chaddha-movie-review-kareena-kapoor-and-the-story-outshine-aamir-khan-505855">&nbsp;'Laal Singh Chaddha' movie review: Kareena Kapoor and the story outshine Aamir Khan</a>

The Advait Chandan directorial cannot blame competition either as Akshay Kumar-led 'Raksha Bandhan' also disappointed with only Rs 8.20 crore earning on the first day. There had been social media boycotts against the film and that may have played a role in this dismal opening. Written by Atul Kulkarni, 'Laal Singh Chaddha' stars Kareena Kapoor, Naga Chaitanya, and Mona Singh in supporting capacity.

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The consensus among Indian moviegoers is mostly that it has failed to recreate the magic of the original. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks, 'Forrest Gump' itself was an adaptation of the 1986 novel of the same name by Winston Groom and was centred on a simple-minded but polite and innocent American man (the titular Forrest Gump). He has a child-like, practical intelligence. Treated as a dimwit by others, he inadvertently takes part in and influences several important events in 20th century America.

Of late, most big Hindi film releases have played second fiddle to the films of South Indian states. And even a film starring Aamir, who is a shrewd promoter of his films, has failed to break the trend.

Wion's film critic Shomini Sen gave a mixed review of the film. She wrote, "'Laal Singh Chaddha' may have been promoted as Aamir Khan's big film, but the film is worth a watch for actors other than Aamir and for its heartwarming story. This is not Aamir's best performance and don't expect it to impact you the way some of his previous films have." 
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If the first day box office collection of Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha' is any indication, this film is going to be another big dud to come out of the Hindi film industry i recent times.

If the first day box office collection of Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha' is any indication, this film is going to be another big dud to come out of the Hindi film industry i recent times. The film, which is a remake of the 1994 Hollywood classic 'Forrest Gump' grossed only Rs 12 crore on the first day. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the film's figures on Twitter. His tweet read, "#LaalSinghChaddha is shockingly low on Day 1... The dull start has added to the woes of an ailing industry... Better at premium multiplexes, but mass circuits are weak... Needs to score big numbers from Fri-Sun to salvage the situation... Thu ₹ 12 cr. #India biz. *ALL* VERSIONS." Also Read: 'Laal Singh Chaddha' movie review: Kareena Kapoor and the story outshine Aamir Khan The Advait Chandan directorial cannot blame competition either as Akshay Kumar-led 'Raksha Bandhan' also disappointed with only Rs 8.20 crore earning on the first day. There had been social media boycotts against the film and that may have played a role in this dismal opening. Written by Atul Kulkarni, 'Laal Singh Chaddha' stars Kareena Kapoor, Naga Chaitanya, and Mona Singh in supporting capacity. The consensus among Indian moviegoers is mostly that it has failed to recreate the magic of the original. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks, 'Forrest Gump' itself was an adaptation of the 1986 novel of the same name by Winston Groom and was centred on a simple-minded but polite and innocent American man (the titular Forrest Gump). He has a child-like, practical intelligence. Treated as a dimwit by others, he inadvertently takes part in and influences several important events in 20th century America. Of late, most big Hindi film releases have played second fiddle to the films of South Indian states. And even a film starring Aamir, who is a shrewd promoter of his films, has failed to break the trend. Wion's film critic Shomini Sen gave a mixed review of the film. She wrote, "'Laal Singh Chaddha' may have been promoted as Aamir Khan's big film, but the film is worth a watch for actors other than Aamir and for its heartwarming story. This is not Aamir's best performance and don't expect it to impact you the way some of his previous films have."

'Laal Singh Chaddha' box office collection Day 1: Aamir Khan film sinks, earns just Rs 12 cr

Aamir Khan's much-awaited Hindi remake of 1994's Hollywood film 'Forrest Gump', titled 'Laal Singh Chaddha', is finally here. The Advait Chandan directorial, which is written by Atul Kulkarni, stars Aamir in the titular role. Kareena Kapoor, Naga Chaitanya and Mona Singh play supporting roles. While there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the film, both positive and negative, the film reportedly has failed to lure a lot of moviegoers to the cinemas, at least on the first day. Even the film's holiday release (today is the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan) does not seem to have helped its chances.&nbsp;

As per Box Office India, the film has only 15-20 per cent occupancy in theatres, which is shocking and unprecedented for an Aamir film. Ever a great marketer, this time Aamir has clearly failed to recreate his magic.&nbsp;

Also Read:&nbsp;'Laal Singh Chaddha' movie review: Kareena Kapoor and the story outshine Aamir Khan

Wion's film critic Shomini Sen gave a mixed review of the film. She wrote, "'Laal Singh Chaddha' may have been promoted as Aamir Khan's big film, but the film is worth a watch for actors other than Aamir and for its heartwarming story. This is not Aamir's best performance and don't expect it to impact you the way some of his previous films have."

The film, meanwhile, has <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-laal-singh-chaddha-review-roundup-aamir-khans-forrest-gump-remake-gets-love-from-international-critics-505830">fared better with the international critics</a>, most of whom have given favourable reception to the film. At the time of writing, the film has a strong score of 80 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/before-aamir-khans-laal-singh-chaddha-check-out-8-best-hindi-movie-adaptations-of-books-505201">Before Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha', check out 8 best Hindi movie adaptations of books</a>

The Guardian's Mike McCahill said about the film, "Assiduously replicating its predecessor’s strengths and weaknesses, the one thing it risks is that a three-word summary – Hindi Forrest Gump – would tell you all you ever needed to know about it."

IndieWire's Proma Khosla wrote in her review, "Instead of a box of chocolates or the obvious Indian equivalent, the film takes things a step further, adding strong depth and resonance to what could otherwise have been an unremarkable adaptation."

Aamir Khan's much-awaited Hindi remake of 1994's Hollywood film 'Forrest Gump', titled 'Laal Singh Chaddha', is finally here. The Advait Chandan directorial, which is written by Atul Kulkarni, stars Aamir in the titular role.

Aamir Khan's much-awaited Hindi remake of 1994's Hollywood film 'Forrest Gump', titled 'Laal Singh Chaddha', is finally here. The Advait Chandan directorial, which is written by Atul Kulkarni, stars Aamir in the titular role. Kareena Kapoor, Naga Chaitanya and Mona Singh play supporting roles. While there has been a lot of buzz surrounding the film, both positive and negative, the film reportedly has failed to lure a lot of moviegoers to the cinemas, at least on the first day. Even the film's holiday release (today is the Hindu festival of Raksha Bandhan) does not seem to have helped its chances. As per Box Office India, the film has only 15-20 per cent occupancy in theatres, which is shocking and unprecedented for an Aamir film. Ever a great marketer, this time Aamir has clearly failed to recreate his magic. Also Read: 'Laal Singh Chaddha' movie review: Kareena Kapoor and the story outshine Aamir Khan Wion's film critic Shomini Sen gave a mixed review of the film. She wrote, "'Laal Singh Chaddha' may have been promoted as Aamir Khan's big film, but the film is worth a watch for actors other than Aamir and for its heartwarming story. This is not Aamir's best performance and don't expect it to impact you the way some of his previous films have." The film, meanwhile, has fared better with the international critics, most of whom have given favourable reception to the film. At the time of writing, the film has a strong score of 80 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. Also Read: Before Aamir Khan's 'Laal Singh Chaddha', check out 8 best Hindi movie adaptations of books The Guardian's Mike McCahill said about the film, "Assiduously replicating its predecessor’s strengths and weaknesses, the one thing it risks is that a three-word summary – Hindi Forrest Gump – would tell you all you ever needed to know about it." IndieWire's Proma Khosla wrote in her review, "Instead of a box of chocolates or the obvious Indian equivalent, the film takes things a step further, adding strong depth and resonance to what could otherwise have been an unremarkable adaptation."

'Laal Singh Chaddha' box office: Aamir Khan's 'Forrest Gump' remake disappoints with 15-20 per cent occupancy

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