EXCLUSIVE: Gippy Grewal reveals that Punjabi people don’t like when actors fake their moustache and beard; praises Aamir Khan in Laal Singh Chaddha

Recently in a candid interview with Bollywood Hungama, Gippy Grewal made some interesting comments. One amongst them was when he spoke about making a biopic. Asserting that biopics need everything authentic, the actor-singer maintained that Punjabis hate it when people pretend to be a part of that community faking bears and moustaches. In the same breath, he also couldn’t stop gushing about how perfect Aamir Khan was as Laal Singh Chaddha.

Readers would be aware that Aamir Khan starrer Laal Singh Chaddha opened to a rather low start at the box office. Moreover many Punjabis and Sikhs have taken offence to Aamir Khan playing the role. But Punjabi singer-actor Gippy Grewal is all praises for the superstar. He said to Bollywood Hungama, “Biopic karni hai kisi ki toh proper honi karni chahiye. Aise nahi nakli daadi-mooch laga li, jaise yahan pe laga rahein log. (If you want to do a biopic then it should be proper. You can’t just fake the moustache and beard which people tend to do very often here.)”

He went on to request everyone to not do this because it hurts the sentiments of Punjabis. He went on to share, “Aur as a Punjabi jab hum Punjabi bande ki photo dekhte hain, nakli daadi and nakli everything, woh humein achha nahi lagta. (As a Punjabi, I can say that when we see a photo of a Punjabi character and if they are using fake beard and moustache, we don’t like it.)”

In the same breath, he appreciated Aamir’s portray in Laal Singh Chaddha adding, “Jaise abhi Laal Singh Chaddha hai, Aamir Paaji pure Sardaar lagte hain. Kaam karna chahiye uss taam-jaam pe. (For example in Laal Singh Chaddha, Aamir Khan looks like a sardaar. You should work and research on that character and prep for it well before playing it.)” he concluded.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Gippy Grewal says Dharma Productions didn’t tell him his ‘Nach Punjaban’ vocals will be used in Jugjugg Jeeyo: ‘The entire trailer has been cut around my vocals’

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Laal Singh Chaddha star Aamir Khan joins the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign; hoists the India tricolour at his residence

Over the past few weeks Aamir Khan has found himself in the eye of a storm especially with the release of his new film Laal Singh Chaddha. Though the film hit screens on Thursday, August 11, social media has been buzzing with calls to boycott the film, and the actor as well. The reason being, Aamir’s comments on the state of affairs within the country, and his ex-wife Kiran Rao’s query whether they should migrate. However, with Independence Day just round the corner, Aamir not surprising decided to join the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign.

Joining the Central Government’s campaign which urged people to hoist the tricolor in their homes from August 13 to 15 to celebrations of 75 years of India’s Independence, Aamir did just that on August 13. In fact, while the Indian tricolour flag is visibly hoisted from the actor’s balcony, Aamir himself was later spotted sharing a conversation with daughter Ira Khan on the balcony.

 

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Back on the work front, Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha which was directed by Advait Chandan opened below expectations. In fact, on its second day running the business of the film even witnessed a drop in collections. However, early predictions claim that on Saturday Day 3, Laal Singh Chaddha has seen an increase in footfalls and collections.

Also Read: Hrithik Roshan reviews Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha; says, “Go now. Watch it”

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Raksha Bandhan grows at Australia and New Zealand box office on Day 3; total collections at Rs. 50.36 lakhs

On August 11, we saw the release of the Akshay Kumar starrer Raksha Bandhan. Directed by Aanand L Rai the film which also features Bhumi Pednekar along with an ensemble cast hit screens on the auspicious day of Raksha Bandhan itself. However, at the box office, Raksha Bandhan faced competition from the other release in the form of the Aamir Khan starrer Laal Singh Chaddha.

In this box office report, we look at the collections of Raksha Bandhan in the overseas markets on Day 1, 2 and 3 respectively.

Australia box office
Day 1 – 7,373 USD [Rs. 5.87 lacs] from 43 screens
Day 2 – 14,077 USD [Rs. 11.20 lacs] from 47 screens [+81.10%]
Day 3 – 18,606 USD [Rs. 14.81 lacs] from 51 screens [+32.17%]

New Zealand box office
Day 1 – 3,284 USD [Rs. 2.61 lacs] from 22 screens
Day 2 – 8,164 USD [Rs. 6.50 lacs] from 29 screens [+148.60%]
Day 3 – 11,748 USD [Rs. 9.35 lacs] from 27 screens [+43.90%]

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Amitabh Bachchan sends voice note to ailing comedian Raju Shrivastava; says, “It’s enough Raju. Rise up Raju”

Earlier this week news broke that popular comedian Raju Shrivastava had been been hospitalized after suffering from a heart attack. Currently admitted to Delhi’s AIIMS hospital, reports claim that the comedian’s brain has not been functioning normally, due to which he has been kept under observation. However, despite this the latest update on his health was that he had shown slight movement and was marginally improving. While the comedian recovers, veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan, who has in the past had his share of health scares, decided to send Shrivastava a voice note, wishing him a speedy recovery.

Though Shrivastava’s family have not yet made the note public, the audio clip was played to the comedian after consultation with the doctors. As per the audience clip, it is reported that Amitabh Bachchan can be heard saying, “It’s enough Raju. Rise up Raju, and keep teaching us all to laugh.”

As for the comedian, social media has been buzzing with rumours of his demise. However putting those to rest, Shrivastava’s family released a statement which read, “Dear all Raju Srivatava ji’s condition is stable. We are praying for his speedy recovery. The doctors are treating him and are doing their best. Thanks to all the well-wishers for their continued love and support. Please ignore any rumour/fake news being circulated. Please pray for him”.

Also Read: Raju Srivastava suffers a heart attack; best friend and comedian Sunil Pal assures fans that he is recovering

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Laal Singh Chaddha continues to grow on Day 3 at Australia and New Zealand box office; total collections at Rs. 3.55 cr.

The Advait Chandan directed film Laal Singh Chaddha starring Aamir Khan hit screens on Thursday. In the overseas markets, Laal Singh Chaddha had a moderate start on the opening day. On Day 1, the film collected even lesser than the opening day of Thugs of Hindostan despite more screens. On Day 2, the film showed a growth of 68.23% and 140.36% at the Australia and New Zealand box office respectively. The film continued its momentum on Day 3 showing growth in both territories.

Laal Singh Chaddha overseas box office

Australia box office
Day 1 – 75,455 USD [Rs. 60.07 lacs] from 120 screens
Day 2 – 126,936 USD [Rs. 1.01 cr.] from 124 screens [+68.23%]
Day 3 – 179,325 USD [Rs. 1.42 crores] from 119 screens [+41.27%]

New Zealand box office
Day 1 – 9,006 USD [Rs. 7.17 lacs] from 37 screens
Day 2 – 21,647 USD [Rs. 17.23 lacs] from 42 screens [+140.36%]
Day 3 – 33,911 USD [Rs. 27 lacs] from 44 screens [+56.65%]

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Hrithik Roshan reviews Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha; says, “Go now. Watch it”

The Aamir Khan starrer Laal Singh Chaddha was released on the auspicious day of Rakshabandhan on Thursday, August 11. Directed by Advait Chandan and also featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan the film which is a remake of the Tom Hanks starrer Forrest Gump came with immense expectations. But, despite the hype surrounding Laal Singh Chaddha the film opened on a less than expected note, only to see a drop in business on its second day. However, industry folks have been vociferously supporting the film with some like Richa Chadha, Sushmita Sen, and Randeep Hooda narrating their positive experience watching the movie. Joining them now is none other than the Krissh star Hrithik Roshan.

Taking to the micro-blogging site Twitter Hrithik Roshan narrated his experience watching Laal Singh Chaddha. Claiming that the film is ‘just magnificent’ Hrithik even requested the audience to go watch the film immediately, “Just watched LAAL SINGH CHADDA. I felt the HEART of this movie. Pluses and minuses aside, this movie is just magnificent. Don’t miss this gem guys ! Go ! Go now . Watch it. It’s beautiful. Just beautiful.”

Just watched LAAL SINGH CHADDA. I felt the HEART of this movie. Pluses and minuses aside, this movie is just magnificent. Don’t miss this gem guys ! Go ! Go now . Watch it. It’s beautiful. Just beautiful.

— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) August 13, 2022

As for the film, Laal Singh Chaddha which was expected to open in excess of Rs. 15 cr saw just Rs. 11.50 cr coming in. Following the mixed reviews and less than appreciative audience word of mouth and Friday being a working day the collections of the film dropped by nearly 38% on day two managed to collect Rs. 7.25 cr. Interestingly, on its third day, Saturday advance reports claim that Laal Singh Chaddha has, in fact, witnessed an increase in footfalls and business.

Also Read: Sushmita Sen reviews Laal Singh Chaddha; says, “What a treat of beautiful performances!!”

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Sushmita Sen reviews Laal Singh Chaddha; says, “What a treat of beautiful performances!!”

A while back Sushmita Sen made headlines for her apparent relationship with Lalit Modi. While the model turned actress received heaps of praise and appreciation for her candour, there were some who trolled her for her choices. However, this has never and will never faze her who staunchly believes in calling a spade a spade. But away from her personal life, recently Sushmita Sen like so many other took the time to watch the newest release Laal Singh Chaddha, and her review of the Aamir Khan starrer caught our attention.

Post watching the film, Sen took to the micro blogging website Twitter sharing her views of the film. Posting an appreciation tweet of the effort that went into making the film she wrote, “What a treat of beautiful performances!! ???????? Congratulations to the entire team #LaalSinghChaddha loved watching the film!! ????????”

What a treat of beautiful performances!! ???????? Congratulations to the entire team #LaalSinghChaddha loved watching the film!! ???????? pic.twitter.com/NTZiM05EkZ

— sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) August 10, 2022

As for the film, Laal Singh Chaddha directed by Advait Chandan features Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan in lead roles. Released on Rakshabandhan, August 11 the film has been facing difficulties at the box office. Apart from the competition from the other release, Laal Singh Chaddha seems to have drawn the ire of some, calling for a boycott on the film. At the box office though, Laal Singh Chaddha despite a slow opening is expected to see growth in business over its opening weekend.

Also Read: Richa Chadha reviews Aamir Khan starrer Laal Singh Chaddha; says, “film delicately navigates so many seminal moments of our past”

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