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Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Is Aamir Khan regretting OTT release of Laapataa Ladies in just 8 weeks? Sitaare Zameen Par star spills the beans
Kiran Rao directorial Laapataa Ladies is one of the most loved movies of Bollywood. The film received praise from all corners. The storyline, the impeccable performance, the emotions, the kindness, everything deeply resonated with the viewers. Now, Aamir Khan, who has produced the film, has admitted to regretting its release on OTT in just 8 weeks. In an interview with News 18, Aamir Khan shared, 'I believe Laapataa Ladies would have done really well in theatres if it hadn't premiered on Netflix just eight weeks later.' He further added, 'The word of mouth was so strong. According to me, if it hadn't gone to Netflix so soon, it would have been a huge success.' He also shared that film reviews are subjective as some audiences will like it while others won't. However, he stressed the importance of the box office and said that it provides a 'very definite yardstick'. Calling the box office 'unemotional', he highlighted that it gives a clear picture of the film's earnings and the amount of love it received. Kiran Rao's film Laapataa Ladies was released in theaters on March 1, 2024. It features Sparsh Shrivastava, Pratibha Ranta, Nitanshi Goel, and Ravi Kishan. The story revolves around two brides who accidentally get swapped during a train ride and the unexpected chaos of the grooms to find their wives. Meanwhile, Aamir Khan is gearing up for the release of his much-awaited film Sitaare Zameen Par. The film is the spiritual sequel to the 2007 hit Taare Zameen Par and will hit the theaters on June 20, 2025. Apart from Aamir, the film also stars Genelia Deshmukh, Dolly Ahluwalia, Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. Directed by R.S. Prasanna and produced by Aamir Khan, Aparna Purohit, and Ravi Bhagchandka, Sitaare Zameen is penned by Divy Nidhi Sharma.


Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Imagine crossover between Sitaare Zameen Par and Ranbir Kapoor, Aamir Khan's musical night brings it to life and you can't miss it
Aamir Khan's upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par is already grabbing all the headlines even before its release for all the right reasons. Set to hit the theaters on June 20, 2025, the actor is currently busy promoting the film. Ever since its announcement, there has been considerable chatter and hype surrounding this film. The release of the trailer and songs has only increased the fans' excitement. Amidst all this, Aamir hosted a magical musical night with the team which was all attended by Ranbir Kapoor, a crossover you didn't see coming. Actor Vedant Sharma took to Instagram and dropped glimpses from Aamir Khan -hosted musical night. The entire team of Sitaare Zameen Par, including debutants and Aamir, is seen posing with Ranbir Kapoor and it was definitely not on our cards. The Love & War actor looks absolutely dapper in an all-black look. He is seen wearing a black t-shirt with black pants and a matching denim jacket. He paired his look with white shoes. Sharing the sneak peek from the event, Vedant captioned it, 'BRB, still processing the crossover of Sitaare×Ranbir× Kiran Rao.' Earlier, in a conversation with Vickey Lalwani on his YouTube channel, Sitaare Zameen Par director R.S. Prasanna opened up on casting Genelia Deshmukh in a key role in the film and revealed that it was Aamir Khan who suggested her name while discussing the female lead. The director also revealed that the actor mentioned his close bond with Riteish Deshmukh, whom he met at a party alongside Genelia. During the gathering, Genelia expressed her desire to make a comeback to films in Aamir's presence. Meanwhile, Sitaare Zameen Par is all set to release on June 20, 2025. Besides Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh, the film also stars Dolly Ahluwalia, Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. Produced by Aamir Khan, Aparna Purohit, and Ravi Bhagchandka, Sitaare Zameen is penned by Divy Nidhi Sharma.


Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par faces backlash due to Operation Sindoor post
Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par has landed in controversy. The issue started when the actor's production house shared a post on Operation Sindoor just hours before the trailer release of Sitaare Zameen. Many social media users slammed the move. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par in controversy Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Fans react to Aamir Khan's post Sorry dude, youundefinedre just 5 days can keep this post with you.. undefined Lirus-virus (@LirusVirus) May 12, 2025 Aamir Khan's silence was deafening. But now, with his film nearing release, suddenly he's saluting #OperationSindoor . Nationalism isn't a PR tool. This isn't patriotism: it's PR damage control. I know u haven't forgotten the Laal Singh Chaddha boycott & we see through this too👎🏿 undefined Manisha Kadyan (@ManiWithTheMic) May 14, 2025 Iundefinedm sure a movie will be releasing soon hence the last-minute realisation undefined Aaraynsh (@aaraynsh) May 14, 2025 Your movie will be boycotted by all nationalist. No point messaging now. Jo laal singh chaddha ke sah hua, usse bhi bura haal hoga agli movie ka. undefined Raven (@geopoliticsrk) May 14, 2025 Just to play devilundefineds advocate, this account has tweeted after the Pahalgam incident and Operation Sindoor. You can check it yourself. Aamir Khan is personally not on social media. Iundefinedm not making any claims about his political views or foreign associations, just clarifying. undefined Аshїsh Рrаdhаn 🇮🇳🇺🇦🕉️⚕️🩺 (@DrAshishPradhan) May 14, 2025 Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads About Sitaare Zameen Par Disclaimer Statement: This content is authored by a 3rd party. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Please take all steps necessary to ascertain that any information and content provided is correct, updated, and verified. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein.