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Rajpal Yadav Celebrates 20 Years of Comedy Hit 'Malamaal Weekly'

Actor Rajpal Yadav celebrated the 20th anniversary of the comedy film 'Malamaal Weekly' by sharing a video of his funniest scenes and thanking fans. The 2006 film, directed by Priyadarshan, featured a strong ensemble cast including Paresh Rawal and Om Puri. Its plot follows a lottery ticket seller's scheme to claim a jackpot, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings. The film was based on the Irish movie 'Waking Ned' and inspired several regional language remakes.

Key Points: Malamaal Weekly 20 Years: Rajpal Yadav Thanks Fans

  • Comedy film completes two decades
  • Rajpal Yadav shares nostalgic video
  • Featured Paresh Rawal, Om Puri, Riteish Deshmukh
  • Based on Irish movie 'Waking Ned'
  • Inspired multiple regional remakes
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Rajpal Yadav celebrates 20 years of 'Malamaal Weekly', says "Yakeen nahi ho raha!"

Actor Rajpal Yadav marks 20 years of Priyadarshan's comedy 'Malamaal Weekly', sharing a nostalgic video and thanking fans for their enduring love.

"Yakeen nahi ho raha ki 20 saal ho gaye! - Rajpal Yadav"

Mumbai, March 11

The popular comedy film 'Malamaal Weekly' has completed 20 years since its release, and actor Rajpal Yadav marked the special occasion by thanking fans who continue to shower love on the film.

The actor, who played a memorable character in Priyadarshan's comedy, shared a post on social media as the film clocked two decades on Tuesday. The movie is still remembered for its funny scenes and the strong performances of its cast.

To mark the occasion, Rajpal Yadav shared a video compilation on social media showcasing some of his funniest scenes from the film. Along with the video, he also thanked fans for their love and support over the years.

"Yakeen nahi ho raha ki 20 saal ho gaye! Bajey ko aur film ko itna pyar dene ke liye aap sabka dil se shukriya," read the caption of his post.

Released in 2006, 'Malamaal Weekly' featured a strong cast including Paresh Rawal, Om Puri, Riteish Deshmukh, Rajpal Yadav, and Asrani.

The story follows Lilaram, played by Paresh Rawal, a lottery ticket seller in the poor village of Laholi. When one of the lottery tickets he sells wins a huge jackpot, Lilaram comes up with a plan to claim the prize for himself. What follows is a chain of funny situations and misunderstandings that keep movie buffs in stitches.

The film was based on the 1998 Irish movie 'Waking Ned.' Over the years, the story also inspired remakes in other languages, including the Telugu film 'Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw' (2006), the Kannada film 'Dakota Picture' (2012), and the Malayalam film 'Aamayum Muyalum' (2014).

- ANI

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Priya S
What a fantastic ensemble cast. Paresh Rawal, Om Puri, Riteish Deshmukh, and Rajpal Yadav together was comedy gold. We don't get such clean, laugh-out-loud comedies anymore. Miss those days.
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Rohit P
I remember watching this in a packed theatre with my family. The whole hall was roaring with laughter. Priyadarshan sir's comedies from that era are simply unbeatable. Malamaal Weekly, Hera Pheri, Hungama... the list goes on!
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Sarah B
It's interesting to learn it was based on an Irish film. The adaptation to an Indian village setting was done so well. The greed and chaos felt very real and relatable.
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Vikram M
While it's a fun film, I feel the humour is a bit dated now. Some of the jokes rely on stereotypes about villagers. Today's audiences might find it less funny. Still, a product of its time.
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Kavya N
Rajpal Yadav is a national treasure! From this to Chup Chup Ke, he has given us so much joy. It's heartwarming to see him celebrate this milestone. More power to him! ❤️
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Michael C
The scene where they are trying to hide the body... absolutely hilarious!

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