Box Office Flashback: When Mohabbatein Boy Jimmy Sheirgill’s Fate Turned On September 5, 2008! (Photo Credit – YouTube)
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It was on September 5, 2008, that a film shook the entire nation. A Wednesday, directed by Neeraj Pandey, was brutal, honest, and thought-provoking. Channeling the rage of a common man. The film starred Naseeruddin Shah, Anupam Kher, and Jimmy Sheirgill in the lead roles. Earning 15.46 crore worldwide, the film was a box-office success!
Jimmy Sheirgill’s Box Office Run
The film was a much-needed recognition for the Mohabbatein actor who delivered 10 back-to-back flops before finally delivering a hit at the box office. These 10 box office flops included films like Delhi Heights, Strangers & more.
The actor’s last hit at the box office was Lage Raho Munna Bhai, which heartbreakingly was not even his well deserved hit, since he played a cameo in the film. But considering, his career graph after Haasil in 2003, he did not appear much as the main lead.
The film’s success turned things for Jimmy Sheirgill, who was next seen in My Name Is Khan, followed by Tanu Weds Manu & Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster. All the films were successful at the box office.
A Wednesday Budget & Collection
The film was made on a budget of a minimum of 3 crore, and it went on to collect a whopping 11.45 crore at the box office, bringing 281.67% returns on the investment. The opening day collection of the film was only 37 lakh, and it earned 4 crore in the first week.
The film had a theatrical run of seven weeks at the box office, which finally brought a well-deserved success on the table.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi.
