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Rajpal Yadav Celebrates 20 Years of 'Malamaal Weekly' with Heartfelt Thanks

Actor Rajpal Yadav commemorated the 20th anniversary of the hit comedy "Malamaal Weekly" by posting a video of his hilarious scenes on Instagram. He expressed disbelief and gratitude to fans for their enduring love for his character Bajey and the film. The movie, directed by Priyadarshan, features an ensemble cast including Paresh Rawal, Om Puri, and Riteish Deshmukh. The story, based on "Waking Ned," follows a lottery ticket seller's scheme to claim a massive jackpot, leading to comedic chaos.

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

  • Comedy film completes 20-year milestone
  • Rajpal Yadav shares nostalgic clip on Instagram
  • Film features an ensemble cast led by Paresh Rawal
  • Story is based on the 1998 film 'Waking Ned'
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Rajpal Yadav says 'thanks for all the love as 'Malamaal Weekly' clocks 20 years

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

Rajpal Yadav says 'thanks for all the love as 'Malamaal Weekly' clocks 20 years
"Yakeen nahi ho raha ki 20 saal ho gaye! - Rajpal Yadav"

Mumbai, March 10

Actor Rajpal Yadav expressed his gratitude to the audience for all the love showered on his movie "Malamaal Weekly" and his character Bajey as Priyadarshan's laughter ride completed 20 years of release on Tuesday.

Commemorating the huge milestone, Rajpal uploaded a video compilation of some of his hilarious scenes from "Malamaal Weekly" on his official Instagram handle.

Thanking the movie buffs for giving so much love to him and the movie, Rajpal wrote on the photo-sharing app, "Yakeen nahi ho raha ki 20 saal ho gaye! Bajey ko aur film ko itna pyar dene ke liye aap sabka dil se shukriya (sic)".

Aside from Rajpal, the comedy drama also stars Paresh Rawal, Om Puri, Riteish Deshmukh, Rajpal Yadav, and Asrani in crucial roles, along with others.

The project which is based on the 1998 outing "Waking Ned" shares the tale of Lilaram (Played by Paresh Rawal), a lottery ticket seller in the impoverished village of Laholi. As one of his tickets wins a massive jackpot, Lilaram comes up with a plan to claim the prize for himself, leading to a series of hilarious mishaps.

The movie was later remade in Telugu in the same year with the name "Bhagyalakshmi Bumper Draw" in 2006, and in Kannada as "Dakota Picture" in 2012. The Malayalam version of the movie was called "Aamayum Muyalum", which was released back in 2014.

With the story penned by Aishwarya Kaushik, the movie enjoys the narration by celebrated actor Naseeruddin Shah.

Backed by the production banners Percept Picture Company and Sahara One Motion Pictures, the project enjoys the camera work by Sameer Arya, with N. Gopalakrishnan and Arun Kumar looking after the editing.

The songs for "Malamaal Weekly" were composed by Javed Ali with the background score from Uttankk V. Vorra and Kannan.

- IANS

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Vikram M
The entire cast was legendary - Paresh Rawal, Om Puri, Asrani. We lost a gem in Om Puri sir. This movie reminds us of a time when comedy came from situations and characters, not just punchlines. Rajpal Yadav is a national treasure.
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Rohit P
Honestly, while it was funny, I always felt the original "Waking Ned" had a certain charm that got a bit lost in translation. The Indian adaptation was good for sure, but Priyadarshan's earlier comedies like Hera Pheri felt more organic. Just my two cents.
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Ananya R
The fact that it was remade in so many South Indian languages shows how universal the story is! Watched the Telugu version with my family in Hyderabad. Pure paisa vasool entertainment. Rajpal sir deserves all the love. ❤️
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David E
Living abroad, movies like this are a piece of home. The chaos, the ensemble cast, the simple village setting – it's comfort viewing. Javed Ali's songs were catchy too! "Chori Chori" was a hit.
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Siddharth J
Bajey's character was so relatable – the innocent guy caught in the middle of everyone's greed. Rajpal Yadav makes it look so easy. Comedy is serious business, and he's a master. Here's to 20 more years of laughter!

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