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India Today
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Aamir Khan hosts special screening of Sitaare Zameen Par for President Murmu
Actor Aamir Khan recently met the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He hosted a special screening of his sports drama 'Sitaare Zameen Par'.The official handle of President Murmu shared a picture with Khan from the screening. The caption read, "Acclaimed filmmaker and actor Shri Aamir Khan called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan." Aamir Khan met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. (Credit: X/rashtrapatibhvn) advertisement'Sitaare Zameen Par' is a spiritual successor of Khan's 2007 film 'Taare Zameen Par'. The film's screening at Rashtrapati Bhavan marks yet another example of embracing art that fosters national dialogue and social film also features Genelia Deshmukh alongside the acting debuts of Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. 'Sitaare Zameen Par' is directed by RS Prasanna, who had earlier directed 'Shubh Mangal Saavdhan'. The film's screenplay is written by Divy Nidhi Sharma. It is a remake of the 2018 Spanish sports-drama 'Campeones'. The movie is co-produced by Khan, Aparna Purohit, B Shrinivas Rao and Ravi plays a basketball coach to a team of neurodivergent people in the film. India Today, in its feature on 'Sitaare Zameen Par' also mentioned the feminist lens of the film. It read, "In a film that talks about inclusion, it's not just the neurodivergent people who find their place, it's also the women, written with grace, courage and, most importantly, the freedom to want more."advertisementKhan also played a pivotal role in 'Taare Zameen Par' which was also produced by him. The film marked his directorial debut. It reflected on the issue of dyslexia and its lack of awareness among parents and mentors. The film introduced then-child actor Darsheel Safary as the main lead.'Sitaare Zameen Par' was released in theatres on June 20, 2025.- EndsMust Watch
India Today
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sitaare Zameen Par box office Day 4: Aamir's film past TZP, Laal Singh, eyes Ghajini
Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' passed the crucial Monday test at the box office. The film saw a considerable drop from its weekend numbers, but maintained a decent pace. It also went on to surpass the lifetime earnings of 'Laal Singh Chaddha' and its own predecessor, 'Taare Zameen Par' by the end of Day RS Prasanna-directorial collected around Rs 8.50 crore nett on Monday, taking the four-day total to around Rs 66.65 crore. Khan's previous screen outing - 'Laal Singh Chaddha' - collected Rs 61.36 crore, while 'TZP' earned around Rs 62.95 day-wise box office breakup of 'Sitaare Zameen Par' after 4 days in India - nett collection (Source: Sacnilk)Friday: Rs 10.7 croreSaturday: Rs 20.2 croreSunday: Rs 27.25 croreMonday: Rs 8.50 croreTotal: Rs 66.65 crore 'Sitaare Zameen Par' has benefitted immensely from good word-of-mouth on social media, and that is expected to take it past the benchmark of Rs 100 crore by the end of its second weekend at the box office. The film is now eyeing to surpass the lifetime run of 'Ghajini' (2008), which collected Rs 114 crore Aamir Khan's top 8 movies at Indian box office - nett collection (Source: Sacnilk)Dangal (2016): Rs 387.38 crorePK (2014): Rs 340.8 croreDhoom 3 (2013): Rs 284.27 crore3 Idiots (2009): Rs 202.47 croreThugs of Hindostan (2018): Rs 151.3 croreGhajini (2008): Rs 114 crorTaare Zameen Par (2007): Rs 62.95 croreLaal Singh Chaddha (2002): Rs 61.36 crore It will be interesting to see how long 'Sitaare Zameen Par' takes to reach or surpass 'Ghajini' in India. The film also faces some competition from 'Maa' at the box office this weekend. The Kajol-starrer is a horror drama, and could pose a slight challenge to the smooth run of 'SZP', if it receives positive Zameen Par' has got three more days to enjoy a free run at the box office until film also features Genelia D'Souza in the lead, and several real-life neurodivergent people.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Aamir Khan
News18
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Tumbbad Actor Sohum Shah Praises Aamir Khan: ‘He Leads With Stories, Not Just Stardom'
Last Updated: Sohum Shah hails Aamir Khan for Sitaare Zameen Par, calling it a reminder that heartfelt stories still matter in cinema. Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par continues to win over audiences and industry peers alike. The film, which focuses on specially-abled children and their journey through sports, has been applauded for its emotional depth and powerful storytelling. Actor-filmmaker Sohum Shah, known for Tumbbad, is the latest to heap praise on the superstar. Taking to Instagram, Sohum Shah penned a heartfelt note appreciating Aamir Khan's commitment to meaningful cinema. He wrote, 'Aamir Sir is one of the biggest superstars this country has ever seen, yet he chooses to lead with stories instead of just his stardom. The success of Sitaare Zameen Par gave me immense hope as a filmmaker — a reminder that stories with heart do matter. Thank you, Aamir Khan, for inspiring us to believe in meaningful cinema." The film, directed by RS Prasanna, sees Aamir Khan portraying a basketball coach who mentors a team of children with special needs. Refusing an OTT release, Aamir opted for a theatrical run to bring audiences back to the cinemas. His gamble seems to be paying off with the film's emotional resonance pulling in positive reviews and a healthy weekend box office. Sitaare Zameen Par introduces a fresh cast including Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. The soul-stirring soundtrack is composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya and screenplay by Divy Nidhi Sharma. The film is co-produced by Aamir Khan, Aparna Purohit, and Ravi Bhagchandka. While the film witnessed a significant boost in collections over the weekend, it saw a dip on Monday. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, Sitaare Zameen Par collected Rs 27.25 crore on Sunday but only Rs 8.27 crore on Monday, bringing its total domestic earnings to Rs 66.42 crore. However, it has already overtaken the India collection of Aamir's last release, Laal Singh Chaddha (Rs 61.36 crore). Globally, Sitaare Zameen Par has grossed Rs 95.75 crore in three days and is expected to breach the Rs 100 crore mark soon. First Published: June 23, 2025, 23:16 IST
India Today
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
The feminist soul of Sitaare Zameen Par: Can a mother still be a woman?
"But, she is a mother," Gulshan says in one of the scenes, expressing his disapproval of his mother finding love at her age. The scene in 'Sitaare Zameen Par' stands as one of the many ideas that Aamir Khan explored in the film - essentially spreading awareness about equality and film, which shines light on the lives and the ability of neurodivergent adults, acts as a catalyst to change in society - nothing the actor isn't already known for doing. But, the fact that it also makes a subtle commentary on gender roles and the labels women are forced to live with is both heart-winning and Zameen Par' would still have been entertaining even without making the scene featuring Gulshan's mother one of its highlights. Her banter with her son is laugh-worthy - when he wakes up late or early, when he refuses to take charge and fix his failing marriage, even when he is belittling the children he's meant to train. Aamir's scenes with Dolly Ahaluwalia, who plays his mother in the film, elevate the entire narrative. Completely non-preachy and delightful to watch, these are the moments that flesh out his character's nonchalance - where you realise he's probably still a manchild, still being taught right and wrong by the women in his life, and given umpteen chances to own up to his mistakes. All of that builds to one scene, just before the film's SPOILER ALERT: Gulshan has just overcome his age-old fear of using an elevator. At the hotel in Mumbai where he's staying with his team, he makes an excited call to his mother, who is supposedly on a religious trip with the male cook. He presses the elevator button and as it opens, his mother walks out with the cook. It is clear that the two have been enjoying their time together, away from the family, in a city where nobody knows jaw drops. He can't fathom that his mother could be in a relationship again. That she could be searching for love, and be happy in the company of a man. That she wants a partner, and is content in his presence. His lack of acknowledgement of his mother's romantic needs - presented in a hilariously awkward way - sticks to the audience's funny bone. His constant denial of her newly found companionship highlights Khan's brilliance at weaving moments that make a film much more than just a film.'Sitaare Zameen Par' showcases progressive women. A wife doesn't have to just be a wife. A mother doesn't have to be just a caregiver. The film, though a remake, consciously included a girl in an all-boys basketball team, doing it so casually and seamlessly that it contributes to the much-needed normalisation of gender equality - at home and at work. It's beautiful, if you observe, how 'Sitaare Zameen Par' is not just telling a story, but it's gently reshaping how we view relationships, parenting, and gender. Aamir Khan doesn't shout from rooftops. He whispers truths through humour, emotion, and subtle rebellion. And sometimes, that's the loudest voice of also where Khan stands out as a filmmaker - presenting a narrative which does equal justice to all its characters, especially women. He doesn't just include women in his story - he honours them. Whether it's the mother who finds love later in life or the wife who quietly acknowledges and affirms that choice, he crafts female characters not defined by sacrifice, but by mother in the film isn't seeking validation - she's seeking joy. And Gulshan's wife, Suneeta, played with quiet strength by Genelia D'Souza, understands that. Because being a woman in a world that rarely allows you to choose yourself makes you recognise when another woman finally a film that talks about inclusion, it's not just the neurodivergent people who find their place, it's also the women, written with grace, courage and, most importantly, the freedom to want more.'Sitaare Zameen Par' is currently running in Watch IN THIS STORY#Aamir Khan
Economic Times
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
'Sitaare Zameen Par' box-office report: Aamir Khan's comeback film earns just Rs 11.7 crore in two days
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Day-One Numbers Fall Short of Expectations A New Chapter Inspired by a Classic Meet the Fresh Faces An Adaptation with a Purpose Although Sitaare Zameen Par received heartfelt applause from moviegoers, its performance at the box office has been unexpectedly modest. The film, positioned as a follow-up to the widely celebrated 2007 classic Taare Zameen Par, had high expectations pinned to it. However, according to statistics shared by tracking platform the film brought in only ₹11.7 crore over its first two days in its debut day, Sitaare Zameen Par managed to earn ₹11.5 crore, but this figure failed to surpass the opening tally of Aamir Khan's previous film, Laal Singh Chaddha, which collected ₹11.7 crore when it hit cinemas back in 2022. The comparison between the two films highlights the relatively tepid reception for the latest release, especially given the momentum built by fan anticipation. Meanwhile, another big-ticket movie, Sikandar, starring Salman Khan, opened to a far stronger box office response with a collection of ₹26 crore, significantly outpacing Aamir's new by director R.S. Prasanna , Sitaare Zameen Par acts as a spiritual continuation of Taare Zameen Par, which was deeply loved for its sensitive portrayal of a dyslexic child's journey. While the themes may resonate with the original, this latest installment offers a completely fresh storyline and setting. Rather than focusing on a singular child's experience, Sitaare Zameen Par introduces a vibrant ensemble of ten young actors who form the heart of the movie marks the screen debut of several new talents, including Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. These rising stars play a group of specially abled individuals who come together as a team, offering a unique narrative dynamic that blends drama with Zameen Par draws its central plot from the Spanish film Campeones. In the Indian adaptation, the story centers on Gulshan, a basketball coach who finds himself suspended from duty. As part of his community service sentence, he is assigned to coach a group of players with intellectual and developmental disabilities, guiding them towards competing in a major sports tournament. Through this journey, the film aims to shed light on inclusion, second chances, and the power of belief.
