Mona Singh shared her emotional reaction to ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’s’ failure, recalling tears and Aamir Khan’s words about only having one Friday to prove oneself. Though the film flopped at the box office, it later gained love on Netflix. Mona now prefers OTT platforms for flexible viewing.
Mona Singh recently reflected on the dull response to her 2022 film, ‘Laal Singh Chaddha.’ She revealed that she was deeply emotional and often cried after the movie didn’t meet expectations. She also shared what transpired when she visited Aamir Khan’s house following the film’s disappointing outcome.Meeting Aamir Khan on release dayTalking to SCREEN, Mona recalled meeting Aamir and director Advait Chandan on the movie’s release day at Aamir’s home. She was emotional and admitted, “I was crying, of course; I always begin to weep in such moments. And it’s for the good only, as it loosens up the heart and cleanses your mind of all the worries.” During this time, Aamir reminded her, “This is what the movie business is about; you get just one Friday to prove yourself.” She felt the pressure of that statement deeply, explaining, “I was really like, this is not done. That one Friday is the only day when people decide whether it’s good or bad; that’s so much pressure for anyone to take.” Reflecting on this, she expressed her preference for OTT platforms now, saying, “That’s why I enjoy OTT now; people can watch your stuff whenever you want.” Digital success on OTTThe actress revealed that although the movie didn’t connect with audiences in theaters, it gained a lot of love after its release on Netflix. She said, “When it was released digitally, people were suddenly so full of love and warmth. And understood what the values the film was talking about were and just the simplicity it had. So I think later it got its due and life,” highlighting how the film found appreciation through digital platforms.Box office performance of ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’‘Laal Singh Chaddha,’ starring Aamir Khan, was eagerly awaited by audiences, but its August 2022 theatrical release fell short of expectations. The film struggled at the box office, managing to collect only about Rs 60 crore in India.
