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Hindustan Times
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Aamir Khan calls son Junaid ‘nepo kid' as they announce Sitaare Zameen Par YouTube release, Azad makes a cameo; watch
During a press conference this week, Bollywood's Mr Perfectionist Aamir Khan announced that after a successful theatrical run, his recently released film Sitaare Zameen Par will take the digital route. Instead of major streaming platforms such as Netflix and Hotstar, the film will arrive on YouTube on Aamir's channel Aamir Khan Talkies. Audiences will be able to watch Sitaare Zameen Par, also starring Genelia Deshmukh, from the comfort of their homes, for just ₹100. To announce the release date of his film, Aamir recruited his sons Junaid Khan and Azad Rao Khan. Junaid Khan and Aamir Khan with Azad Rao Khan To announce the release of Sitaare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan decided to take audiences for a trip down memory lane with a funny skit inspired by Andaz Apna Apna (1994). The video begins with Aamir entering his kitchen and scolding his cook for downloading Sitaare Zameen Par and watching it on his phone. The cook then tells Aamir that Junaid Babu has thought of a new scheme. Aamir enters the room and there we see Junaid Khan, enacting the scene from Andaz Apna Apna where Aamir spoke to his father about selling their salon and starting a bangle business. Before Junaid tells Aamir that he has released Sitaare Zameen Par on YouTube, the star kid recites his father's iconic dialogue: 'Aaj mujhe ehsaas hua, ki aap purush hi nahi, maha purush hain!' Aamir then goes on to take digs at himself for doing Thugs of Hindostan (2018) and Laal Singh Chaddha (2022), joking about the money he lost. When Junaid reveals that he rejected the offer of ₹100 crore and released Sitaare Zameen Par on YouTube, an angry Aamir screamed, 'Nikamme! Namakool! Nepo kid! Yeh kya kiya tune?' Azad Rao Khan peeks in to see them fighting and then leaves, shutting the door which has the release date on it: August 1. In the comment section below, fans can't get enough of the father-son duo. One such netizen gushed, 'Hahaha I thought it was going to be cringe but it was cute and funny. Junaid and Aamir should definitely do a comedy film where they are playing dad and son. Something on the lines of Dhamaal (2007) - mad, zany, silly but truly hilarious. Huge potential there,' whereas another wrote, 'I enjoyed this more than any Aamir Khan movie of the past couple of years. 😂😂😂.' Another fan claimed, 'Goddammit this was funny as hell. I miss this Aamir.' Meanwhile, an internet user shared, 'On a completely different note - i saw Junaid at Prithvi last night in a play and he was quite good. He was also very chill after the show and hanging out with the audience - nice to see.' How excited are you to catch Sitaare Zameen Par on YouTube?
Mint
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Why Aamir Khan is skipping streaming services to release his film on YouTube
New Delhi: Actor Aamir Khan will premiere his latest film Sitaare Zameen Par, which released in theatres in June, on YouTube starting 1 August. Skipping the traditional post-theatrical streaming route, the film will be available on Khan's YouTube channel as a one-time paid rental—viewers can pay ₹100 in India to watch the film once. It will also be available in 38 international markets, including the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, Germany, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Spain, with pricing localized for each market. This marks YouTube India's first major exclusive film premiere via a transactional video-on-demand (TVoD) model. Khan said the film will not stream on any subscription video-on-demand (SVoD) or other TVoD platforms. A satellite television premiere is expected in six to eight months to reach audiences who may not be able to pay even for YouTube rentals. 'Our biggest hits have theatrical footfalls of 3-3.5 crore which is 2-3% of our population. The biggest reason for that is we don't have that many movie screens especially in comparison to countries like the US and China. The effort has been to take the film to as many people it potentially can reach on a platform that offers a large footprint," Khan told Mint in an interview. While acknowledging that pay-per-view has so far seen low traction in India, Khan said improved internet access, smartphone penetration, and the ease of digital payments through UPI could help the model gain momentum. He added that pay-per-view should be the next step in a film's monetization cycle after its theatrical run, instead of premiering on a subscription-driven service. Khan also said the film is unlikely to appear on an SVoD platform, citing streamer insistence on a six- to eight-week window between theatrical and OTT release, which he does not support. However, he noted that the film would eventually air on satellite TV to reach audiences unable to pay even for YouTube rentals. Older films produced by Khan, excluding Laal Singh Chaddha and Laapataa Ladies, which are already available on streaming, will also be released on YouTube in the next few months. Gunjan Soni, country managing director, India, at YouTube, said the digital launch of Sitaare Zameen Par exclusively on the platform marks a significant step in democratising Indian film distribution at a global scale. Since April 2025, videos related to the film have garnered over 370 million views on YouTube India, she said, pointing to sustained engagement. (this data is not to be attributed to her but to the company) Streaming has been a major revenue source for filmmakers over the past decade, and the pandemic further accelerated home viewing. During the lockdown, several films skipped theatres and debuted directly on digital platforms. In the post-pandemic period, multiplex and cinema owners have pushed for longer theatrical windows to give films time to perform in cinemas. In recent months, the timing of OTT premieres has become increasingly flexible, depending on a film's box-office performance. Underperformers may hit streaming platforms in as little as four weeks, compared to the usual six-to-eight-week gap. Still, despite offerings from companies such as BookMyShow, Amazon Prime Video and YouTube, the pay-per-view model remains niche in India. Media experts point to the limited content available on TVoD platforms and note that most viewers have returned to theatres or continue to rely on annual OTT subscriptions. For these reasons, transaction-based models have yet to rival subscription or free services in terms of reach or popularity. Sitaare Zameen Par grossed ₹164 crore in India and is considered a hit.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Aamir Khan's team explains why a bus full of IPS officers arrived at his Bandra residence: ‘They requested a meeting with him and…'
Police officers entering or exiting an actor's house is rarely seen as a good sign, especially by members of the public who are clueless about the reason for the visit. And their immediate tendency is to imagine the worst-case scenarios and fling around speculations as to why the actor is 'in soup'. Aamir Khan is the latest to have such rumours circulating about him, after a video emerged online showing police vehicles accompanying a luxury bus exiting the Bollywood superstar's building in Mumbai. Now, the actor's team has stepped forward, offering an explanation and the reason behind the officers' visit. Mentioning that the visitors were probationary IPS officers, reportedly about 25 of them, the team revealed that they arrived at his Bandra residence simply to meet the actor. 'The IPS trainees of the current batch had requested a meeting with him, and Aamir Khan hosted them at his residence,' News18 quoted his spokesperson as saying. All the fuss began when videos showing three police vehicles escorting a bus surfaced on social media and quickly went viral. His team also confirmed that those in the bus were probationary IPS officers who wished to meet him. Interestingly, this is not the first time that Aamir Khan has met trainee officers and hosted such meet-and-greet events for them. After the release of his action thriller Sarfarosh (1999), helmed by John Matthew Matthan, a lot of IPS trainees had wished to meet him, and Aamir arranged for it. His tough and idealistic IPS officer in the movie had served as an inspiration for many among the police trainees. Since then, he has organised such meetings many times over the years. A post shared by Varinder Chawla (@varindertchawla) Aamir Khan is currently basking in the massive success of his sports comedy drama Sitaare Zameen Par, which grossed Rs 267 crore worldwide, according to industry tracker Sacnilk, against a reported budget of Rs 90-100 crore. For the actor, who had been going through a rough patch for the past seven years with two of his most ambitious films, Thugs of Hindostan (2018) and Laal Singh Chaddha (2022), bombing at the box office, Sitaare Zameen Par's success came as a much-needed relief. He will be next seen in Lokesh Kanagaraj's Tamil action thriller Coolie (2025), starring Rajinikanth in the lead role.
Pink Villa
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Sitaare Zameen Par Worldwide Lifetime Box Office: Aamir Khan starrer collects Rs 268 crore globally to emerge a HIT
Sitaare Zameen Par, directed by RS Prasanna and starring Aamir Khan, Genelia Deshmukh and a bunch of other wonderful actors, nears the end of its global theatrical run. With an expected Rs 165 crore net in India (Rs 199 crore gross) and another USD 8 million from international markets (Rs 69 crore), the dramedy shall end its theatrical run with a good Rs 268 crore. These numbers looked unimaginable when the advance bookings for the movie opened, but it did well to get this far. Sitaare Zameen Par To End Its Global Run Grossing Rs 268 Crore Sitaare Zameen Par may not be among Aamir Khan's highest grossing films. However, it is a film that gives the actor his goodwill back. Duds like Thugs Of Hindostan and Laal Singh Chaddha affected his goodwill but it is, to an extent, back with Sitaare Zameen Par. While the footfalls will be lower than Thugs Of Hindostan almost everywhere, it's not that big of an issue as there is a stark difference in the budget, release size and box office health. Sitaare Zameen Par's Profitability Depends On The Non Theatrical Digital Rights Sitaare Zameen Par, with a reported budget of Rs 120 crore, including the remake rights and print and advertisement expenses, and excluding Aamir Khan's remuneration, will fetch the producers a Rs 110 crore global share. Non-theatrical share of the movie is pegged at Rs 50 crore excluding the digital rights. Rs 40 crore of surplus, along with the digital rights of the film (if ever sold) will be Aamir Khan's remuneration from the project. As Aamir Khan, being the major star that he is, gives over 2 years to every project of his, it's only fair to assume his remuneration to be taken as atleast Rs 100 crore. Most of his contemporaries who take relatively lesser time for every movie of theirs, make or charge more for every film, and that's how we have arrived at this figure. If the film's digital rights are not sold, the makers will have to find a way to generate atleast Rs 60 crore more, to justify Aamir Khan's involvement in the project. Aamir Khan's Next Film Feature After Sitaare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan will next be seen in Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie, led by Rajinikanth. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kareena Kapoor cried at the 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' script and took the 'small' role without hesitation; Kabir Khan says she was always his Rasika
As ' Bajrangi Bhaijaan ' completes 10 years, director Kabir Khan is opening up about casting choices that helped shape the beloved film. One such moment involves Kareena Kapoor Khan, whose character Rasika, though brief, left a lasting emotional imprint. Kabir has now revealed that Kareena was moved to tears during the narration—and instantly agreed to do the role, despite being told it was 'small. ' Listen to the Whole Script First: Kabir's Pitch to Kareena Kabir Khan recalled his meeting with Kareena and how he was transparent from the beginning. 'I always knew Rasika was a very small character,' he said in an interview with SCREEN, 'but she's the voice of reason in the film. From day one, I was sure I wanted Kareena for it.' He remembered telling her, 'It's a small role, but you should listen to the full narration before deciding.' By the time he finished, Kareena had tears in her eyes. 'She said she absolutely wanted to be a part of it,' Kabir revealed. Kareena's Career, Choices, and the Power of Impact Known for choosing meaningful roles over screen time, Kareena has shown time and again that impact trumps length. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villa Prices in Dubai Might Be Lower Than You Think! Villa for sale in Dubai | Search Ads Learn More Undo Whether it was '3 Idiots,' 'Laal Singh Chaddha,' or 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan,' she has always trusted the story. Rasika was no different. Kareena recently completed 25 years in cinema and continues to challenge norms. She's now working on Daayra, a hard-hitting crime thriller with Prithviraj Sukumaran, directed by Meghna Gulzar . She's also set to surprise fans in a quirky upcoming film where she plays a ghost, reportedly opposite a much younger actor in his 20s. The film, penned by Hussain Dalal , promises a fresh twist on the ghost genre. A Role That Left a Mark Though Bajrangi Bhaijaan will forever be known for Salman Khan's heartfelt performance, it's clear that Kareena's Rasika provided quiet strength and emotional balance to the story—something only she could do with such grace, even with fewer lines. As Kabir Khan puts it, 'She was always my Rasika.' Kareena Kapoor 'Flirts' with Husband Saif Ali Khan on London Vacation: 'Why So Hot?'
