Aamir Khan’s ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ got a second chance last week as it landed on streaming platform Netflix. Marred with negative reviews, the movie failed to hit the spot with the audience and critics during its theatrical release. A Hindi remake of Hollywood classic ‘Forrest Gump’, viewers had different reviews this time.
A large section of film lovers have showered praises on the film, with many sharing the final scene on Twitter, in which Laal visits Rupa’s grave and tells her all about their son and how he misses her. “Despite of the verdict of the movie, this one scene from Laal Singh Chaddha is so special; hats off to Aamir Khan for pulling it off,” wrote a fan. “A restrained and understated Laal performed by Aamir, while still holding onto his child-like 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 Laal Singh Chaddha,” wrote another in a tweet. “This scene was beautiful; Aamir's ACTING,” read another tweet.
Many also shared their take on the cameo by Shah Rukh Khan. He played a de-aged, younger version of himself, and learns his famous open-arms gesture from young Laal. “LATEST : Shah Rukh Khan is the last true megastar of Indian cinema; cameo in Laal Singh Chaddha,” wrote a Twitter user. “The best reason to see Laal Singh Chaddha is @iamsrk cameo,” wrote another.
Others were generally impressed by the movie, and praised it. “I think after Laal Singh Chaddha is now on Netflix, you have to watch it and see how it is a great film with wonderful performance by Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor, even the supporting actors; not less than the American film Forrest Gump with a Hindi style,” read a tweet. “Laal Singh Chaddha brings out every emotion that human have. Felt heavy when it ends. It deserves much more appreciation than it actually got. The kid, who acted as a young Chaddha, was perfectly fit to play that role,” read another.
Laal Singh Chaddha released in August to mixed to negative reviews and poor box office performance. The team launched the film on Netflix without any fanfare.
