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5 days ago
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Aamir Khan Earns 'Box Office Ka Baap' Tag By Exhibitors After Sitaare Zameen Par Success
Last Updated: Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par, a spiritual successor to Taare Zameen Par, is working very well at the box office. Film exhibitors lauded him during an event. News18 Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par, a spiritual successor to his iconic film Taare Zameen Par, has emerged as one of the handful of Hindi films to cross the Rs 100 crore-mark this year. Featuring 10 promising newcomers, the film's heartwarming narrative, filled with laughter, emotions, and hope, has deeply resonated with audiences and critics alike. Amid the film's great box office performance, film exhibitors met the superstar and gave him a memento, which had the words 'Box Office Ka Baap' written in bold. In an era where many filmmakers prefer direct OTT releases, Aamir Khan chose the theatrical route, an effort widely appreciated by cinema owners and exhibitors across the country. The film has not only won hearts but also performed phenomenally at the box office. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PVRINOX Pictures (@pvrpictures) Aamir Khan Productions proudly presented 10 rising stars: Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. Directed by RS Prasanna, who previously helmed the groundbreaking blockbuster Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, he returned with the biggest collaboration with Aamir Khan Productions' Sitaare Zameen Par. Produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions, Sitaare Zameen Par stars Aamir Khan with Genelia Deshmukh. About the film's music, the lyrics are penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya and the songs are composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. The screenplay is written by Divy Nidhi Sharma. The film is produced by Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit, with B Shrinivas Rao and Ravi Bhagchandka as producers. Directed by RS Prasanna, the film released in theatres on June 20, 2025. Apart from this, Aamir Khan has teamed up with 3 Idiots and PK director Rajkumar Hirani for a special project. They are shooting a biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke, widely known as the father of Indian cinema. According to reports, Aamir will be playing the lead role in the film, which will be directed by Hirani. First Published:
Hindustan Times
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Aamir Khan is dubbed 'Box Office ka Baap' by exhibitors after Sitaare Zameen Par success; felicitated at special event
Aamir Khan's film Sitaare Zameen Par proved to be a box office winner, despite competing with new releases such as Kajol's Maa and Vishnu Manchu's Kannappa. The film's triumph has earned Aamir a special honour, which dubs him as the "Box Office Ka Baap". Also read: Aamir Khan says it's 'difficult for masses to watch films' due to high-priced tickets in multiplexes, suggests solution Aamir Khan was last seen in Sitaare Zameen Par. Aamir gets a special award According to Sacnilk, Sitaare Zameen Par has performed well and earned an estimated ₹137.80 crore (nett) in India in 15 days. Before the release of the film, Aamir had revealed that the makers had decided not to release the film on any streaming platforms, making it a theatre-only release. Now, to celebrate the film's roaring success, a special evening was hosted by multiplex exhibitors, which was graced by Aamir himself. The event was organised by PVR INOX Pictures and Cinepolis. The event brought together exhibitors from across India who came forward to felicitate Aamir. At the evening, Aamir received tokens of appreciation from the exhibitors. During the event, exhibitors presented him with commemorative mementoes as a gesture of appreciation and respect. He also got a special honour, titled, Box Office Ka Baap. The pictures also show Aamir having a conversation with the exhibitors. The evening was also attended by the team of his film, Sitaare Zameen Par. Aamir's work file Aamir was most recently seen in Sitaare Zameen Par, directed by RS Prasanna. The film was released in theatres on June 20. It is a spiritual sequel to the critically acclaimed 2007 movie Taare Zameen Par. The film stars Aamir as a basketball coach who guides a team of ten differently-abled individuals. The movie is produced by Aamir Khan himself, along with Aparna Purohit and Ravi Bhagchandka. The film also features Genelia D'Souza alongside newcomers Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. The film worked well at the box office. It marked his comeback to the big screen after the failure of Laal Singh Chaddha. As per Sacnilk, the worldwide collection of the film stands at ₹217.50 crore.
News18
05-07-2025
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Exhibitors Call Aamir Khan ‘Box Office Ka Baap' After Sitaare Zameen Par Triumph
Last Updated: Aamir Khan receives special recognition from exhibitors for Sitaare Zameen Par's theatrical success. The actor is hailed as the "Box Office Ka Baap" nationwide. In an era dominated by direct-to-digital releases, Aamir Khan's heartfelt decision to bring Sitaare Zameen Par to cinemas has not only struck gold at the box office but also reaffirmed his title as the 'Box Office Ka Baap' among exhibitors across India. The actor-producer was recently honoured with a Special Recognition Award in a celebratory event hosted by multiplex owners and theatre exhibitors, acknowledging the film's exceptional theatrical run and emotional impact. A spiritual sequel to the iconic Taare Zameen Par, the film blends warmth, laughter, and resilience through the lens of ten spirited debutants and has been lauded for reigniting the communal joy of cinema-going. With rave reviews from both critics and audiences, Sitaare Zameen Par has become one of the most loved releases of 2025. The special evening saw Aamir Khan grace the occasion, receiving heartfelt appreciation and tokens of gratitude from cinema exhibitors. Videos and photos from the event flooded social media, capturing candid moments of Aamir sharing smiles, hugs, and gratitude with theatre owners who credited him for bringing families back to theatres. One exhibitor was even heard calling him 'Box Office Ka Baap" — a nod to Aamir's consistent power to draw audiences to theatres with meaningful stories. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PVRINOX Pictures (@pvrpictures) Backed by Aamir Khan Productions, Sitaare Zameen Par stars Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh, alongside ten fresh faces: Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. Directed by R. S. Prasanna, the film is produced by Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit, with B. Shrinivas Rao and Ravi Bhagchandka also attached as producers. The music has been composed by the celebrated trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya and screenplay by Divy Nidhi Sharma. Released on 20th June 2025, Sitaare Zameen Par continues to shine brightly in cinemas across the country — a reminder that some stories are best experienced on the big screen, together. First Published: July 05, 2025, 20:01 IST
