Though it struggled at the Indian box office, the movie found a second life on digital platforms. You can officially stream on Netflix , where it was ranked as the #1 film in India shortly after its release.

Playing Laal’s resilient mother, she was highlighted by FridayNirvana! for her heartwarming and strong performance.

Critics from The Cinemawala and Casey’s Movie Mania lauded her nuanced portrayal of Rupa, Laal's childhood love, noting her emotional depth and chemistry with Aamir.

The release of sparked intense debate long before it hit the screen. As an official Hindi-language remake of the 1994 Hollywood classic Forrest Gump , it faced the monumental task of adapting a quintessentially American story to the vibrant, complex history of India. The Story: A Journey Through Time

While the film received mixed critical reception, several performances were widely praised:

Directed by , the film follows Laal (played by Aamir Khan ), a man with a low IQ and physical challenges, who recounts his extraordinary life to fellow passengers on a train journey through Punjab. Instead of a "box of chocolates," Laal uses a box of gol gappe to describe life’s unpredictability—a clever "Indianization" that sets the tone for the film.

Making his Hindi film debut, his portrayal of Laal’s friend was called a "technical triumph" and "breakthrough". Critical Verdict: Highs and Lows