Tumbbad Actor Sohum Shah Praises Aamir Khan: ‘He Leads With Stories, Not Just Stardom'
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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.
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June 23, 2025, 23:16 IST
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