Kareena Kapoor recalls Aamir Khan’s dejection following Laal Singh Chaddha failure, says, “We didn’t make that movie thinking that it would make Rs 500 crore”

Kareena had multiple releases this year. From The Crew, The Buckingham Murders to Singham Again, she left a mark with every performance. As the year comes to an end, the actress sits down for a roundtable with The Hollywood Reporter. Kareena Kapoor reflects on the time Laal Singh Chaddha tanked and how Aamir Khan reacted to it.

Kareena Kapoor on Laal Singh Chaddha failure

Recalling her first conversation with Aamir Khan after the film, Kareena shared, “Picture nahi chali humari na, tu baat toh karegi na mujhse?” (Our movie didn’t work. You will still talk to me, right?). While acknowledging his disappointment, Kareena expressed gratitude for her role in the film. “I feel what Rupa has done more for me than what a Singham (Again) can do.”

Shabana Azmi, who participated in the roundtable, asked Kareena the reason behind her statement. The Chameli actor said, “The character that Advait [Chandan] wrote was so beautiful, and I loved playing it. There is so much to think of. We didn’t make that movie thinking that it would make Rs 500 crore. It was just made with all heart. Everybody gave their best.”

Laal Singh Chaddha, starring Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan, was considered a failure at the box office, grossing only around Rs 129 crore. The film received mixed reviews, with some praising the performances and others criticising the storytelling and pacing. Additionally, its release coincided with the Boycott Bollywood trend on social media. The film marked the collaboration between Aamir and Kareena after 3 Idiots. The film was a remake of English film Forrest Gump starring Tom Hanks. Workwise, Kareena has yet to announce her next project.

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