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Pink Villa
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Sitaare Zameen Par: Meet Gopi Krishnan Varma from Aamir Khan starrer, India's first lead actor with Down Syndrome
Aamir Khan stars in and produces the upcoming sports comedy Sitaare Zameen Par, scheduled for release on June 20, 2025. The film is adapted from the 2018 Spanish movie Campeones. The recently released teaser features Aamir as a blunt and no-nonsense character who is assigned community service, coaching a team of intellectually challenged youths in basketball. The preview hints at a blend of humor and emotional depth that audiences can expect from the film. All you need to know about Gopi Krishnan Varma Although Aamir Khan is the film's lead, it's the basketball players with Down Syndrome who truly shine in the teaser, captivating audiences with their performances. Malayalam actor Gopi Krishnan Varma, portraying one of the intellectually challenged youths, makes his Bollywood debut in this movie. India's first lead actor with Down Syndrome Having overcome significant health challenges, Gopi Krishnan became India's first lead actor with Down Syndrome. His inspiring journey highlights the importance of inclusivity and representation in the world of cinema. Gopi was born in 1998 with Down Syndrome to his parents, Kishore Aniyan and Ranjini. As a baby, he faced severe respiratory problems and hyperactivity. Doctors had warned his parents about the serious complications associated with his condition. Despite these challenges, Gopi Krishnan grew up healthier than many other children with intellectual disabilities. He also showed higher levels of intelligence and activity compared to most individuals with Down Syndrome. Gopi Krishnan Varma received unwavering support from his parents throughout his life. His mother accompanied him to school and stayed with him all day. His parents also wanted him to interact with able-bodied children to learn from them. As a result, Gopi attended both special and regular schools until the eighth grade, after which he completed his education entirely in a regular school. Gopi Krishnan's inspiring journey Despite having ADHD, Gopi Krishnan Varma was able to sit through entire movies in theaters. He also gained significant attention through his TikTok videos. During this period, directors Sam Xavier and George Kora were searching for an actor to play the lead role of a person with special needs for their film Thirike. Their search led them to connect with Gopi Krishnan's doctor. After landing the lead role in Thirike, Gopi Krishnan Varma became the first actor with Down Syndrome to play a lead role, earning a place in the India Book of Records in 2021. In Sitaare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan has made a conscious effort to cast actors with Down Syndrome in roles portraying characters with special needs. Gopi Krishnan is part of this remarkable Zameen Par will hit theaters on June 20, 2025.
Gulf Weekly
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
Of love and death
A GROUP of Bahrain-based creatives is set to bring alive a tragic love story on screen, following the release of the single Thirike ('return') from the short film, Dice Death, which is set to release this year, writes Melissa Nazareth. The track's video on YouTube has hit more than 1,000 views since it dropped on Sunday. Directed by Ranju Ransh, 35, the Malayalam language movie was shot across five days at various locations in the kingdom, including Buri, Um Al Hassam and Andalus Garden in Manama. 'Dice Death is the story of a young, vibrant person and his tragic love,' a representative of the production told GulfWeekly. 'Thirike is the lyrical video of the song. We can't wait for everyone to watch it and we look forward to the release of the film,' she added. Insurance professional Sreejith Sreekumar has penned the lyrics for the track, composed and sung by corporate executive Unni Krishnan, mixed by Kerala-based programmer Biju Rajan and recorded at Gouri Digital Bahrain studio. Accountant Hariz Ekachu, known for his many albums and short films, is the editor and photography director. The song is available on Ransh Creations on YouTube.
