5 Aamir Khan Films To Watch Ahead Of Sitaare Zameen Par Release
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Aamir Khan's Sitare Zameen Par explores themes of inclusion, empathy, and resilience through the inspirational experiences of children with special needs.
Aamir Khan's forthcoming film, Sitare Zameen Par, directed by RS Prasanna, has garnered a lot of buzz among moviegoers. The film explores compelling themes of inclusion, empathy, and resilience through the inspirational experiences of children with special needs.
Amid the buzz for Aamir Khan's new film, Sitaare Zameen Par, a look back at his distinguished career reveals a constant trend of selecting films that combine entertainment and poignant storytelling.
Taare Zameen Par
This film was directed by Aamir Khan and he starred in it as well. It revolves around the life of Ishaan, a young kid with dyslexia and his journey to be understood and encouraged by his art teacher. The film beautifully shows the problems experienced by children with learning disabilities, as well as how guardians and other adults around them help.
PK
The film shows the unusual journey of an alien whose remote control is stolen on Earth. The film conveyed a deeper message about religious harmony and those who seek to undermine it by sowing seeds of enmity. This Aamir Khan film was an engaging parody of people who exploit people's faith for profit.
3 Idiots
This critically acclaimed film, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, stars Aamir Khan as Rancho, a free-thinking engineering student who defies the traditional academic system and urges his classmates to pursue their dreams. 3 Idiots emphasises the value of learning for knowledge and understanding rather than merely achieving grades.
Rang De Basanti
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra directed Rang De Basanti delved into the life of Daljit 'DJ', a carefree college student who, with his friends, becomes engrossed with the story of Indian freedom warriors while filming a documentary. The film beautifully juxtaposes the past and present, instilling patriotism and challenging societal complacency.
Lagaan
This film, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, was set during the British Raj and stars Aamir Khan as Bhuvan, a peasant who rallies his village members to challenge the British to a cricket match to escape paying high taxes. The film's themes include dedication, unity and shed light on the problems faced by the peasants in that era.
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