Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Mona Singh Recalls Crying Over Laal Singh Chaddha's Box Office Failure
Imagine a new toy comes out, but not many kids want to play with it.
That's kind of what happened with a movie called 'Laal Singh Chaddha.'
The actress who played the mom in the movie, Mona Singh, was very sad when she found out the movie wasn't doing well.
She even cried when she talked to the main actor, Aamir Khan.
Aamir Khan told her that in the movie world, there's a lot of pressure because everyone decides if a movie is good or bad really fast, like on just one special day.
Mona Singh felt it was a lot of pressure and now likes watching shows on TV or online because people can watch them anytime.
The movie also got a better reception later when people could watch it on TV streaming, showing that sometimes movies are loved later.
Mona Singh shared her emotional experience regarding the box office failure of 'Laal Singh Chaddha.'
She recalled crying at Aamir Khan's house on the film's release day.
Aamir Khan advised her that the movie business involves high pressure with a critical 'one Friday' to prove oneself.
The film 'Laal Singh Chaddha,' an adaptation of 'Forrest Gump,' performed significantly below expectations.
Mona Singh expressed a preference for OTT platforms due to the pressure of traditional movie releases.
- Who
- Mona Singh, Aamir Khan, Advait Chandan
- What
- Mona Singh recalled her emotional reaction to the poor box office performance of 'Laal Singh Chaddha' and Aamir Khan's perspective on the nature of the film business.
- When
- On the day of the film's release, and in subsequent interviews.
- Where
- At Aamir Khan's house and in interviews.
- Why
- The film 'Laal Singh Chaddha' underperformed at the box office, causing distress to Mona Singh.
Mona Singh's Emotional Reaction
Aamir Khan's Perspective on Movie Business
Reaction to Box Office Performance
Mona Singh's Emotional Reaction
Mona Singh was visibly upset and crying on the day of the film's release, finding the pressure of a single Friday release overwhelming.
Aamir Khan's Perspective on Movie Business
Aamir Khan calmly explained that such outcomes are inherent to the movie business, emphasizing that 'you get just one Friday to prove yourself.'
View on Film Release and Audience Reception
Mona Singh's Emotional Reaction
Expresses the immense pressure of a single release day determining a film's success or failure, leading to a preference for OTT platforms.
Aamir Khan's Perspective on Movie Business
Acknowledges that the 'one Friday' is the critical determinant of a film's immediate reception and success in the traditional movie business.
- Film Title
- Laal Singh Chaddha
- Mona Singh's Role
- Played Aamir Khan's mother
- Box Office Performance
- Performed below expectations, earning approximately Rs 60 crore in India.
- Mona Singh's Reaction
- Cried on release day at Aamir Khan's house.
- Aamir Khan's Advice
- 'This is what the movie business is about, you get just one Friday to prove yourself.'
- Film Release Date
- August 2022
- Film's OTT Performance
- Received significant love and appreciation on Netflix.
