Bollywood refers to Hindi-language movies made in Mumbai. A Bollywood remake for the 1994 classic ‘Forrest Gump’ is here but of course, with a much exciting Indian twist.
This upcoming film has been in the making for years and it’s been highly anticipated.
It features Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan in the titular role made iconic by Tom Hanks, who won an Oscar for his portrayal of a slow-witted and endearing man who unwittingly influenced historical events.
The trailer shows Laal (Aamir Khan), the Forrest stand-in growing up with the same challenges: his legs in splints and being considered below average intelligence. It also features his close relationship with a woman, Rupa (Kareena Kapoor) – who is the stand in for Jenny (Robin Wright). And the film’s most famous line has been adapted for an Indian audience; “My mamma used to say ‘life is like a golgrappa.” (Golgappa was adapted to refer to a popular Indian street food)
But the twist here is, Khan has come under fire on social media over a remark he made in 2015 about not feeling safe in India. Calls for the movie to be boycotted, with the hashtag #BoycottLaalSinghChadda, has been trending on Twitter as its release date approaches.
Still on the go, this will still push through and fans are still very excited to see this remake.
Some previous Bollywood remakes of Hollywood movies include Reservoir Dogs, Mrs. Doubtfire, When Harry Met Sally, A Few Good Men, and many more. There are also Bollywood-adjacent versions of classic stories such Gurinder Chadha’s Bride & Prejudice, which is a modern version of Pride & Prejudice.
The official Indian remake of Forrest Gump opens in theaters worldwide this coming August 11.
You can watch the trailer here.
