Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s remake of Forrest Gump, Laal Singh Chaddha, did not perform well at the box office upon its release, marking a significant setback for Aamir. However, Tom Hanks, the original Forrest Gump star, loved the film and referred to it as a “glorious thing to behold.” In a recent conversation, Hanks stated “Look at the differences and yet look at the similarities despite the filmmakers and the cultures that they were in”. 

Tom Hanks expressed his admiration for Laal Singh Chaddha, calling it “extraordinary” during a conversation with Zoom. He remarked that it serves as a testament to how films influence one another in the creative process, noting that filmmakers often incorporate elements from previous movies, whether in subtle or direct ways.

The actor also discussed how certain films can transcend borders, stating, “Every now and again, there is a film that enters the worldwide consciousness that you cannot forget, that you cannot escape.”

He pointed out the contrasts and commonalities between different films, highlighting that despite the diverse filmmakers and cultural backgrounds, many films convey similar messages while offering fresh perspectives.

He concluded by emphasizing the importance of celebrating such films, stating, “I just think it’s to be celebrated. It was a glorious thing to behold.”

When Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha was released in August 2022, it failed to resonate with audiences. In a previous conversation, Aamir’s ex-wife, Kiran Rao, shared that the film’s disappointing performance affected their family.

She stated, “It did take a toll on us,” adding that they all rallied around Aamir during this difficult time. Kiran discussed Aamir’s choice to take a break following the film’s lackluster reception, explaining that he wanted to spend quality time with his family.

She mentioned that Aamir decided to step back to reassess his work and life, noting, “For someone who had been consistently delivering box office hits and working relentlessly for so long, I think this was a time for introspection.”

Kiran emphasized that the entire family stood by him during this period, saying, “We all stuck it out together.”

Released on August 11, 2022, Laal Singh Chaddha featured Khan alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan, Mona Singh, and Naga Chaitanya, and was directed by Advait Chandan. The film served as the official Hindi adaptation of Tom Hanks’ 1994 classic Forrest Gump. 

Mrunal Thakur, earlier, took to her social media handle to criticize a fan who shared an edited photo with her on the occasion of Diwali. However, she later changed her mind and deleted the comment amid backlash. The Sita Ramam actress also shared a video message on her Instagram stories to clear the air surrounding her mixed reaction to the viral photoshopped image.

Mrunal Thakur said, “Guys, aap log bacche ki jaan loge kya? Maine toh vo comment aise he kar diya. Pehle jab maine woh photo dekha toh mai khush huyi. Chal, kisi aur ke saath na sahi inke ke saath he Diwali toh mana rahi hun. Then I opened his Instagram page and saw he had edited his video with every other actress. (Guys, please do not go after this kid’s life. I just made the comment when I saw the picture. I was initially happy about it. Then I opened his Instagram page and saw his edited video with every other actress).”

Mrunal Thakur went on to say that she loved his editing skills and hoped he used it the right way. “But please, do not say bad things to him. His intention was, maybe, not bad,” she concluded.

The Hi Nanna actress even re-shared the clip edited by her fan and wrote on her Instagram stories, “Hope you edit big films one day! Good luck, Happy Diwali.”

For the unversed, Mrunal Thakur had initially commented on the video, “Bhai kyu tassali de rahe hain aap apne aap ko? Aapko lagta hain ki aap yeh Jo kar rahe hain yeh cool hain? Ji nahi! (Bro, why are you consoling yourself? Do you think what you’re doing is cool? No, it’s not).”

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