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India Today
9 hours ago
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- India Today
Sitaare Zameen Par review: Aamir Khan's film is a warm hug, laughter pill for soul
There's something about 'Sitaare Zameen par' that makes you believe in the inherent goodness of the world. That there's still light at the end of the tunnel. That, after all the darkness, you can still find the brighter side. And that being kind, hopeful, and having a heart full of love and laughter are still among humanity's greatest Aamir Khan announced he was making a spiritual sequel to his 2007 film 'Taare Zameen Par', we didn't know just how closely it would echo the brilliance of the previous film. While it may not have the same heart-wrenching emotional pull as 'Taare Zameen Par', this film makes you laugh and deeply resonate with the idea it aims to its core, 'Sitaare Zameen Par' is a sports drama where a selfish, emotionally unavailable basketball coach, Gulshan (Aamir Khan), is forced to train a group of neurodivergent children. Initially, he finds the task impossible. He belittles them, genuinely believing they are a bunch of underdeveloped children who will never achieve "normalcy". He even compares them to 'naachte hue baraati' - wedding guests dancing without care or coordination. From the outside, Gulshan's life seems perfect. But look closer, and it's in complete disarray. His marriage is falling apart. He's been suspended for slapping the head coach of Delhi's basketball team in public. He hasn't yet realised that his real opponent is within - that he must confront his own demons to set his life right. And yet, when he begins to try, change begins to show. As he grows close to Team Sitaare and works with them to reach the finals of a tournament, transformation an underdog story. Gulshan's journey of emotional awakening is simple - and extremely funny. Director RS Prasanna injects a sense of unlikely fun throughout the film. Every joke lands. Every emotional beat feels organic. Aamir Khan's impeccable expressions never miss the mark. Honestly, while you might go in expecting eyes to well up like they did during 'TZP', this one surprises you with how light-hearted, warm, and genuinely funny it only gripe with 'Sitaare Zameen Par' is its runtime - at two hours and 39 minutes, the film drags, particularly in the second half. Tighter editing and trimming a few scenes would have made it far more 'Sitaare Zameen Par', Khan urges you to live fearlessly, carrying kindness in your heart. His trademark arched eyebrows and self-pitying glances offer glimpses into a man in the process of self-discovery. And that's something you can't take away from Khan - his protagonists often push you to be a better person. Yes, they might get preachy on the way, but more often than not, they bring you home. There's a quiet sense of victory by the end. You might be facing the weakest moment of your life - down, humiliated, hopeless - but Khan's films tell you to give it one more shot and find joy wherever you are in life. That, perhaps, is the greatest strength of 'Sitaare Zameen Par'.advertisementThe film gently nudges you to get up, smell the coffee again, pluck the colourful flowers, greet the rising sun, and simply try one more beauty of 'Sitaare Zameen Par' lies in the fact that it isn't trying to be anything it's not. There are no hidden metaphors or layered messages to decode. It is what it is - not a flawless portrayal of emotion, but a story with its heart in the right place. And oh, when it makes you laugh, it really makes you laugh. It puts to shame all those so-called comedies built on crass humour and sexist Kala and Dolly Ahluwalia are an absolute treat. Ashish Pendse, Aroush Datta, Aayush Bhansali, Rishi Shahani, GopiKrishnan K Verma, Rishabh Jain, Vedant Sharma, Simran Mangeshkar, Samvit Desai, and Naman Misra form a starry team around Khan - perhaps the best supporting cast he's ever had. While Khan's performance remains effortless and charismatic, these children elevate the film with warmth and Zameen Par' is a well-intentioned, extremely funny, family film. It doesn't rely on cheap laughs, nor does it belittle anyone to make a point. Genelia D'Souza as Suneeta is a refreshing presence, playing a role her age - a real woman who gives her emotionally confused husband multiple chances to align their don't need any preparation to watch this film - it comes easily to you. One moment you are seated, and the next, you are rolling down in laughter. The humour is its USP; the performances are its Khan returns with a tickling feather and a promise: a story for all ages, all kinds, and all shades of normal. Because there's 'sabka apna apna' normal. You don't fear it. You don't shoo it away. Your normal is acceptable - and so is mine. IN THIS STORY#Aamir Khan
Pink Villa
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
How did Genelia Deshmukh come onboard Sitaare Zameen Par? It has 'interesting' Aamir Khan connection
As fans are gearing up for the release of much much-awaited film Sitaare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan seems to be on his toes to promote it. There has been a lot of chatter and hype about this film ever since it was announced. And now, after the trailer and songs are out there on the internet, the excitement is only building up. Well, amidst all this, there is an interesting fact we bet most of you knew. It was Mr. Perfectionist himself who suggested Genelia Deshmukh's name for the female lead, and now we are all hooked to watch this fresh jodi on the silver screen. During a recent interview, Sitaare Zameen par director R.S. Prasanna spoke about the surprising casting of Genelia Deshmukh in the film. Talking to Vickey Lalwani, the director revealed that it was Aamir Khan who suggested her name when they were thinking about the female lead. Talking about how Genelia Deshmukh came on board, Prasanna revealed that when he and Aamir Khan were discussing names, the Laal Singh Chaddha star suggested her name. he told R.S that Riteish Deshmukh is his good friend and he recently met the husband-wife duo where the Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Naa actress expressed her desire to make a comeback in the films. Narrating the story, Prasanna stated that the heroine in Sitaare Zameen Par is a very beautiful character. He compared the female lead of this film to that of his previous film, Shubh Mangal Savdhaan. He further listed down the qualities the heroine of his upcoming movie possessed and said, 'This character was again today's Indian woman with that mix of vulnerability and strength'. To this, the director recalled saying, 'I said sir ye to bahut interesting hai, kyuki aap jab movie dekhoge to usme lot of nuances hai and it's a very tough role to play, which she has done very well. I think Genelia ke andar itna life hai itna positivity hai itna joy hai she lights up the screen. It was a delight working with her.' This film is set to hit theatres on June 20, 2025. Apart from Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh, it also features Dolly Ahluwalia, Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. It is produced by Aamir Khan, Aparna Purohit, and Ravi Bhagchandka and penned by Divy Nidhi Sharma.
