Laal Singh Chaddha(2022)
Laal Singh Chaddha (2022) is a 164-minute Hindi film directed by Advait Chandan. Starring Rohaan Singh, Naga Chaitanya and Kamini Kaushal. With a rating of 5.7/10 reflecting mixed audience reception and a good performer, 70+ crores verdict at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- OTT Release Date
- 19 October 2022
- Theatrical Release
- 11 August 2022
- Director
- Advait Chandan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 44m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
Laal Singh Chaddha is a kind and simple-minded Sikh man. He lives through major events in India's history while remaining endlessly optimistic. He achieves many things in life, but he keeps trying to win the heart of his childhood sweetheart.
“An extraordinary life seen through innocent eyes.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Laal Singh Chaddha
Cast reunions in this film: Kareena Kapoor & Pritam Chakraborty (8 films together), Kareena Kapoor & Aamir Khan (2 films together), Aamir Khan & Mona Singh (2 films together), and Aamir Khan & Pritam Chakraborty (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film is an official remake of the 1994 Hollywood classic 'Forrest Gump', adapted for Indian audiences.
- Aamir Khan reportedly spent over three years growing his hair and beard to look the part of Laal Singh Chaddha.
- The film's shooting was delayed multiple times, partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Aamir Khan's perfectionism.
- It features cameo appearances by several Indian celebrities, including former cricket captain Kapil Dev.
- The movie includes numerous visual effects shots to seamlessly place Laal into historical Indian events.
- Despite high expectations, the film underperformed at the box office, earning less than its production budget.
- The script adaptation took nearly a decade to complete, with several writers contributing to the Indian context.