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News18
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Genelia D'Souza Thanks President Droupadi Murmu For Watching Sitaare Zameen Par: 'Honoured'
Genelia Deshmukh shared a heartfelt moment from her visit to Rashtrapati Bhavan, where she met President Droupadi Murmu, who praised the cast and crew of Sitaare Zameen Par. Genelia Deshmukh recently shared a heartfelt moment from her visit to Rashtrapati Bhavan, where she met the Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu. The actress expressed her gratitude as the President took the time to watch Sitaare Zameen Par, and even shared her kind words with the cast and crew. In her post, Genelia wrote how much the encouragement and presence of the President meant to them, calling it 'a blessing we will carry with us always." The pictures featured Genelia in a soft white floral kurta set, looking radiant and graceful as she stood beside the President and her Sitaare Zameen Par team, including actor Aamir Khan and director R. S. Prasanna. The film team greeted the President with folded hands and smiles, marking a truly proud moment for the crew behind the film. Actor and filmmaker Aamir Khan was also present at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The official social media handle of the President shared a photo of the meeting, writing: 'Acclaimed filmmaker and actor Shri Aamir Khan called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan." In the photo, Aamir is seen smiling, dressed in a white kurta and jeans, as he poses with the President. The actors were in New Delhi for a special screening of Sitaare Zameen Par, a film that highlights inclusion and celebrates the talents of individuals with intellectual disabilities. The screening was hosted by Special Olympics Bharat as part of their ongoing efforts to promote awareness and acceptance. Directed by RS Prasanna and written by Divy Nidhi Sharma, Sitaare Zameen Par features a fresh ensemble cast including Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. Genelia D'Souza plays Aamir's wife in the film. First Published:
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Special Olympics Bharat hosts 'Sitaare Zameen Par' screening, Aamir Khan interacts with children
Actor Aamir Khan attended the screening along with actress Genelia Deshmukh, director RS Prasanna and the other cast of the film. The Special Olympics Bharat hosted a special screening of Aamir Khan 's recently released film, Sitaare Zameen Par, to reinforce its commitment to promoting inclusion and celebrating the abilities of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Actor Aamir Khan attended the screening along with actress Genelia Deshmukh , director RS Prasanna and the other cast of the film. Following the screening, Aamir Khan interacted with the children The movie aims to promote inclusion of individuals with intellectual disabilities in the world of sports, which deeply connects with the historic performances delivered by SO Bharat athletes at the World Games in recent years, a release said. Dr. Mallika Nadda, President, Special Olympics Bharat, emphasised the importance of such events in creating a more inclusive society. "The screening of Sitaare Zameen Par is more than just watching a film; it is an experience that reinforces our belief in the boundless capabilities of our Special Olympics Bharat athletes. Aamir Khan's presence and his heartfelt interaction with our children further amplify this message, inspiring not only our athletes but also the wider community to embrace diversity and celebrate every talent," she said. The event created an atmosphere of warmth, acceptance and motivation, reinforcing Special Olympics Bharat's ongoing efforts to integrate individuals with intellectual disabilities into mainstream society through sports, education and community engagement. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Aamir's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' was released in theatres on June 20. 'Sitaare Zameen Par', a spiritual sequel to the blockbuster movie 'Taare Zameen Par', features the challenges faced by intellectually disabled people as they step up to prove themselves in a basketball competition.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Aamir Khan Meets President Droupadi Murmu At Rashtrapati Bhavan
Last Updated: Special Olympics Bharat hosted a special screening of the film 'Sitaare Zameen Par,' and Aamir Khan was in New Delhi to attend it Actor and filmmaker Aamir Khan met President Droupadi Murmu in Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. The President's official social media account shared a photograph of the meeting, captioned: 'Acclaimed filmmaker and actor Shri Aamir Khan called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan." In the photo, Aamir Khan is seen wearing a white kurta and jeans. He is seen smiling and posing with the President. However, the actor was in New Delhi to attend the special screening of Sitaare Zameen Par. Special Olympics Bharat hosted a special screening of the film 'Sitaare Zameen Par,' reaffirming its commitment to promoting inclusion and celebrating the abilities of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Filmmaker and actor Aamir Khan called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.(Source: Rashtrapati Bhavan) — ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2025 After the screening, Aamir Khan spent valuable time interacting with the athletes. The movie aims to promote the inclusion of individuals with intellectual disabilities in the world of sports, resonating with the historic performances delivered by SO Bharat athletes at the World Games in recent years. Directed by RS Prasanna and written by Divy Nidhi Sharma, Sitaare Zameen Par features a fresh ensemble cast including Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. Genelia D'Souza plays Aamir's wife in the film. The sports drama, which features Aamir as a basketball coach guiding a team of children with special needs, saw a strong weekend driven by positive word-of-mouth and heartfelt storytelling. On Sunday alone, it collected Rs 27.25 crore. However, as per Sacnilk, the film witnessed a drop on Monday, earning only Rs 8.27 crore. Despite the dip, the total India earnings now stand at Rs 66.42 crore. Aamir's decision to skip an OTT release and focus on bringing audiences back to theatres appears to be working. The film's touching narrative and powerful music by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya, have further elevated its appeal. Internationally, the film has already collected Rs 95.75 crore within its opening weekend and is poised to cross Rs 100 crore worldwide. It marks a strong comeback for Aamir Khan after the lukewarm response to Laal Singh Chaddha. The industry too has rallied behind Sitaare Zameen Par. Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar posted on X (formerly Twitter), 'So happy to learn about the record leap that Sitaare Zameen Par has taken at the box office on the second day. Who says good films have no takers in the audience. Congratulations to Aamir Khan and his team." Actors like Ritesh Deshmukh and Mahesh Babu also praised the film for its emotional impact. First Published:
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Aamir Khan Joins Special Olympics Bharat For 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Screening
Last Updated: Special Olympics Bharat hosted a screening of 'Sitaare Zameen Par', attended by Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh. Special Olympics Bharat hosted a special screening of the film 'Sitaare Zameen Par,' reaffirming its commitment to promoting inclusion and celebrating the abilities of individuals with intellectual disabilities. The event was graced by the presence of the movie's producer and lead actor Aamir Khan, lead actress Genelia Deshmukh, director RS Prasanna, and other co-stars. After the screening, Aamir Khan spent valuable time interacting with the athletes. The movie aims to promote the inclusion of individuals with intellectual disabilities in the world of sports, resonating with the historic performances delivered by SO Bharat athletes at the World Games in recent years. Normal is different for every person — and that's what makes it beautiful. 🌟A special screening of Sitaare Zameen Par brought Aamir Khan, Genelia Deshmukh, Director R. S. Prasanna and the cast closer to our athletes, reminding us that every star shines in its own way. 💙✨ — Special Olympics Bharat (@SOlympicsBharat) June 24, 2025 Dr Mallika Nadda, president of Special Olympics Bharat, highlighted the importance of such events in fostering a more inclusive society and said, 'The screening of 'Sitaare Zameen Par' is more than just watching a film; it is an experience that reinforces our belief in the boundless capabilities of our Special Olympics Bharat athletes." 'Aamir Khan's presence and his heartfelt interaction with our children further amplify this message, inspiring not only our athletes but also the wider community to embrace diversity and celebrate every talent," she added. The event created an atmosphere of warmth, acceptance, and motivation, reinforcing Special Olympics Bharat's ongoing efforts to integrate individuals with intellectual disabilities into mainstream society through sports, education, and community engagement. An official remake of the 2018 Spanish film 'Champions,' 'Sitaare Zameen Par' was released in cinema halls on June 20. On International Olympic Day, Special Olympics Bharat, in collaboration with the BVL Brahmaputra Volleyball League, held a special training session for athletes with disabilities at Mrinal Jyoti Rehabilitation Centre. Sitaare Zameen Par Box Office Collection Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par is making the right moves at the box office. After its theatrical release last Friday, the film has managed to cross the Rs 66 crore mark in just four days, overtaking the India haul of Aamir's last film, Laal Singh Chaddha (Rs 61.36 crore). On Sunday alone, it collected Rs 27.25 crore. However, as per Sacnilk, the film witnessed a drop on Monday, earning only Rs 8.27 crore. Despite the dip, the total India earnings now stand at Rs 66.42 crore. First Published: June 24, 2025, 16:13 IST
Hindustan Times
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Delhi govt buildings, sport complexes to become differently-abled friendly
Chief minister Rekha Gupta directed officials on Saturday that all government buildings and sports complexes in the city be made differently-abled friendly. The order comes as part of the ongoing 'Sugamya Delhi Abhiyan' aimed at promoting accessibility and inclusion for persons with disabilities (PwDs). CM Gupta was chairing a meeting at the Delhi Secretariat with cabinet minister Ashish Sood, Dr Mallika Nadda, president of Special Olympics Bharat, and officials from the office of the chief commissioner for PwDs, discussing to expand accessibility in the areas of sports, education, and public services for PwDs. 'Sugamya Delhi Abhiyan is not just a social initiative; it's a mission to build an inclusive future where every individual has equal access to opportunities,' she said, adding hat no individual should be excluded from mainstream society due to disability, and announced that all public buildings and stadiums will undergo accessibility upgrades — including installation of ramps, lifts, Braille signage, wheelchair pathways, and audio-visual aids — to ensure unhindered access for PwDs. Under the campaign, the government will raise awareness and sensitisation about accessibility standards and promote inclusive spaces across Delhi while also implementing accessibility upgrades in public and institutional spaces across the city, officials said. Launched on December 3, 2015, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Accessible India Campaign aims to create an inclusive India by ensuring universal accessibility in infrastructure, transportation, and digital communication for PwDs. The Sugamya Delhi Abhiyan is a city-level extension of the programme. The campaign was initiated to transform Delhi into India's first 'Purple City'. It is structured around the 'Sarkar, Samaj, Bazaar' framework. Infrastructure will be aligned with national accessibility standards in collaboration with government agencies; inclusion will be promoted at the grassroots level by engaging all 21 categories of disabilities, senior citizens, and the local community; and cost-effective, sustainable solutions will be developed in collaboration with vendors, innovators, and CSR partners.
