Lal Singh Chaddha: Disgrace to Indian Army and Sikhs, says Monty Panesar

A new controversy has erupted over the recently released Lal Singh Chaddha as ex-cricketer Monty Panesar called the movie disgrace to Indian Armed Forces and the Sikhs.

The former English cricketer took to Twitter to express his disappointment over the portrayal of the Indian Army and the Sikhs and even jumped into the movement to boycott the Aamir Khan-starrer.

"Forrest Gump fits in the US Army because the US was recruiting low IQ men to meet requirements for the Vietnam War. This movie is total disgrace to India Armed Forces Indian Army and Sikhs !!Disrespectful. Disgraceful. #BoycottLalSinghChadda," he tweeted.

Forrest Gump fits in the US Army because the US was recruiting low IQ men to meet requirements for the Vietnam War. This movie is total disgrace to India Armed Forces Indian Army and Sikhs !!Disrespectful. Disgraceful. #BoycottLalSinghChadda pic.twitter.com/B8P2pKjCEs

— Monty Panesar (@MontyPanesar) August 10, 2022

In another tweet, Panesar also shared the number of honours won by Sikhs while being serving the Indian Army.

1 Padma Vibhushan,
1 Padma Bhushan,
21 Indian Order of Merits,
14 Victoria Crosses,
2 Param Vir Chakras,
4 Ashoka Chakras,
8 Maha Vir Chakras,
24 Kirti Chakras,
64 Vir Chakras,
55 Shaurya Chakras,
375 Sena Medals,#BoycottLalSinghChadda

— Monty Panesar (@MontyPanesar) August 10, 2022

Laal Singh Chaddha is currently struggling at the box office. The boycott calls followed by the poor review are hurting the collections of the movie in the country.