Aamir Khan hosts ‘Sitaare Zameen Par' trailer screening for special stars of the film and their families
Aamir Shares the Screen with Young Talent
The trailer features
alongside ten talented newcomers, whose emotional performances have already made a strong impact.
A Special Moment for the Young Stars
For these young actors, seeing themselves on screen for the very first time – especially with their families – was an emotional and unforgettable moment.
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There were smiles, happy tears, and a deep sense of pride as they watched their dreams come to life.
Trailer Celebration
The young stars gathered at the Aamir Khan Productions office to watch the trailer. The atmosphere was filled with excitement – with cheers, claps, and joyful tears all around. Director
R. S. Prasanna
led a loud and spirited chant of 'Sitaareeeee!' – creating a memory that everyone will treasure forever.
For the parents, watching their children shine on screen was like a dream come true. Many were moved to tears. They hugged their children, expressed their gratitude, and thanked Aamir Khan and the team for giving their kids such a special opportunity.
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Sitaare Zameen Par
' introduces ten fresh talents, Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and
Mangeshkar.
About the Film
Directed by R. S. Prasanna, known for the popular film 'Shubh Mangal Saavdhan', 'Sitaare Zameen Par' stars Aamir Khan and
in the lead roles.'Sitaare Zameen Par' will release in cinemas on 20 June 2025.
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