Rajpal Yadav celebrates 20 years of Malamaal Weekly, thanks fans for love
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Rajpal Yadav thanked fans as Malamaal Weekly completed 20 years since its release. The actor shared a compilation of his comic scenes and expressed gratitude for the love shown to his character Bajey and the film.
Actor Rajpal Yadav expressed gratitude to audiences as the comedy film Malamaal Weekly completed 20 years since its release. The actor, who played the memorable character Bajey in the laughter-filled film, thanked fans for the love they have continued to show the movie and his role over the years.
Marking the milestone on Tuesday, Rajpal shared a video compilation of some of his funniest moments from the film on his official Instagram handle.
Thanking viewers for their continued support, he wrote in the caption, “Yakeen nahi ho raha ki 20 saal ho gaye! Bajey ko aur film ko itna pyar dene ke liye aap sabka dil se shukriya (I can’t believe it’s been 20 years! Heartfelt thanks to all of you for giving so much love to Bajey and the film) (sic)".
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Directed by Priyadarshan, Malamaal Weekly featured an ensemble cast including Paresh Rawal, Om Puri, Riteish Deshmukh, Rajpal Yadav and Asrani in key roles.
The film, inspired by the 1998 film Waking Ned, follows the story of Lilaram, played by Paresh Rawal, a lottery ticket seller in the poor village of Laholi. When one of his tickets wins a massive jackpot, Lilaram comes up with a plan to claim the prize himself, setting off a chain of humorous misunderstandings and chaotic situations.
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