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Hindustan Times
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Happy Javed Akhtar congratulates Aamir Khan over Sitaare Zameen Par's box office success: 'Who says good films have no…'
Actor Aamir Khan's recent release Sitaare Zameen Par has been winning the hearts of fans as well as celebrities. It has also been performing well at the domestic box office. Lauding Aamir over the success of the film, lyricist Javed Akhtar penned a note on X (formerly Twitter). Javed Akhtar has only good things to say about Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par. Javed also said that good movies have 'takers in the audience'. "So happy to learn about the record leap that Sitaare Zameen Par has taken at the box office on the second day. Who says good films have no takers in the audience. Congratulations to Aamir Khan and his team," tweeted Javed. Reacting to the post, a fan said, "Awesome movie, sir! Just back from theatre. Last show also housefull! Such a heartwarming movie... Hats off @AKPPL_Official #AamirKhan @geneliad you were icing on the cake. "Absolutely! Great content always finds its audience. Hats off to Aamir Khan and the entire team of Sitaaray Zameen Par for this well-deserved success!" a person wrote. "Quality storytelling always finds its audience. Congrats to Aamir Khan and the entire team," tweeted an X user. All about Sitaare Zameen Par As per Sitaare Zameen Par earned ₹ 29 crore nett on Sunday, according to early estimates. So far, the film has collected ₹ 59.90 crore nett in India. Billed as a spiritual sequel to the critically acclaimed movie Taare Zameen Par, the film focuses on themes of inclusivity and empowerment. Written by Divy Nidhi Sharma, the film released on Friday in theatres worldwide. Directed by R S Prasanna, the film is produced by Aamir alongside Aparna Purohit and Ravi Bhagchandka. Sitaare Zameen Par follows the journey of a basketball coach (Aamir), who mentors ten differently-abled individuals. Alongside Aamir, the film also stars Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. Sitaare Zameen Par also stars Genelia D'Souza. Aamir's Taare Zameen Par released in 2007 starring Darsheel Safary alongside the actor. In the film, Aamir portrayed the role of a school teacher who helps Darsheel's character uncover his potential after discovering he has dyslexia.
Mint
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Vir Das gives audience reasons to watch Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par after film's average debut: ‘It is genuinely…'
Actor, comedian Vir Das has reviewed Aamir Khan's latest flick Sitaare Zameen Par. In his recent post on X, formerly Twitter, Vir gave reasons to netizens, convincing them to watch the film. Sitaare Zameen Par released on 20 June. While the film exceeded advance booking figures, usually a good sign, the film registered an average opening day business and earned a little more than ₹ 11 crore. Amid this, Vir hailed the comedy timings of the film and called it 'genuinely funny.' He wrote, 'Folks! Go see #SitaareZameenPar Not just because it's REALLY good and breezy. Not just because the ensemble wins your heart. Not just because it's someone of massive stature constantly sharing his platform for meaningful content. Not just because it's a departure from the action overload. But also because it's genuinely funny.' Sitaare Zameen Par also stars Genelia D'Souza. It marks the acting debut of 10 neurodivergent actors--Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. Vir Das further tagged Aamir's production house who helm the project and added about the film: 'In a comedy scene one party has to hold power and drive. That's basic comedy 101. The best comedy surprises you with that choice. It wears its heart on its sleeve and gives power, prominence, and punch lines to those comedy normally doesn't. That makes it WAY funnier. Go see it! In theatres now. @AKPPL_Official' Sitaare Zameen Par is directed by RS Prasanna. It is the spiritual sequel to Taare Zameen Par. Reviewing the film, Darsheel Safary, the star child artist of Taare Zameen Par, penned a note. Taking to his Instagram stories, Darsheel reviewed the film, 'My heart feels FULLER, SOFTER and HAPPIER. The film holds up a mirror with humor, grace and heart. No pity, no preaching. Just presence, joy and strength. You HAVE to watch this in theaters!! It won't stream. It's not meant to. Some stories ask for silence, a screen, and your full heart. You'll walk in curious and walk out a little more human." Besides him, Mini Mathur and Kajol also praised the Aamir Khan-starrer on social media.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sitaare Zameen Par X review: 5 tweets to read before watching Aamir Khan's film
Sitaare Zameen Par X review: Sitaare Zameen Par, starring Aamir Khan, opened in theatres on June 20 much to the delight of fans. The sports drama has created a fair deal of buzz amongst movie buffs as it is Mr Perfectionist's first release after Laal Singh Chaddha. So, did it live up to expectations? Let's find out what netizens feel about Sitaare Zameen Par. Sitaare Zameen Par Twitter review Aamir Khan is in the limelight because of Sitaare Zameen Par, his first release in nearly three years. The film promises to be a touching and humorous tale with a message. Not surprisingly, several moviegoers took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to express their opinion about the film. A netizen called it an 'emotional celebration of dreams' and lauded the performances. Aamir Khan delivers magic again! 🌟Sitaare Zameen Par is more than a movie—it's an emotional celebration of dreams and childhood. 💫Heart-touching performances, stunning visuals, and a soulful cinematic brilliance! 🎬🔥#SitaareZameenPar #SitaareZameenParReview Another one praised the direction and applauded Aamir Khan for conveying an important message through his work. #SitaareZameenParReview ~ MASTERPIECE!Ratings: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½#SitaareZameenPar is a typical #AamirKhan film, with all the ingredients to go down as one of his finest films ever! SUPER DIRECTION, SUPER SCREENPLAY, and a SUPER MESSAGE that should echo everywhere — "SABKA APNA APNA… Another X user praised the kids who are part of the cast for putting their best foot forward. #SitaareZameenParReviewThis film is more than just about 'stars' 🌟1 2 34 5 stars can't measure can't judge the heart and effort of those special kids and #AamirKhan 🙏It's emotional, powerful & truly special.#SitaareZameenPar is a must-watch! Must watch. That's it. Fans also gave a thumbs up to the direction and sensitive storytelling. SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS. The only word that describes the utterly bewitching #SitaareZameenPar Susceptible ladies (& gents!) may please carry handkerchiefs that are likely to be needed. @AKPPL_Official @SpicePR @geneliad @rsprasanna @DivyNidhiSharma #OneWordReview…#SitaareZameenParReview: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟SZP is a Masterpiece... Brilliant. Gripping. Heartfelt. Khan delivers yet another cinematic triumph... A tour de force performance backed by soul-stirring storytelling..#AamirKhan Sitaare Zameen Par has hit the screens alongside the Tamil-Telugu bilingual Kuberaa. What's Sitaare Zameen Par about? Sitaare Zameen Par is a Hindi-language sports comedy-drama directed by R. S. Prasanna. It is a standalone sequel/successor to Taare Zameen Par (2007) and a remake of the 2018 Spanish drama revolves around the events that take place when a basketball coach is asked to train a team of differently-abled adults. Sitaare Zameen Par stars Genelia as the leading lady.
India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Sitaare Zameen Par Twitter Review: Aamir Khan Delivers Heart-Touching Tale; Check Honest First Reactions
Sitaare Zameen Par Movie Review: Mr Perfectionist Aamir Khan-led Sitaare Zameen Par has opened in theatres today. The film is a sports comedy drama film directed by RS Prasanna, and produced by Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit. Hailed as the spiritual successor to Aamir Khan's 2007 film Taare Zameen Par, it stars him and Genelia Deshmukh in lead roles with debutant 'sitaare' making their impressive mark in the movie. Sitaare Zameen Par Movie Public Review Many fans thronged theatres to watch the movie and shares their after-thoughts. Let's check out their reactions and analyse the public review of this much-awaited movie. One user reviews it saying: #SitaareZameenParReview This film is more than just about 'stars' 1 2 34 5 stars can't measure it. You can't judge the heart and effort of those special kids and #AamirKhan It's emotional, powerful & truly special. #SitaareZameenPar is a must-watch! Must watch. That's it. #SitaareZameenParReview This film is more than just about 'stars' 1 2 34 5 stars can't measure it. You can't judge the heart and effort of those special kids and #AamirKhan It's emotional, powerful & truly special.#SitaareZameenPar is a must-watch! Must watch. That's it. — Vivek Mishra (@actor_vivekm89) June 19, 2025 Another one writes: Making a sequel to one of India's most Lived films was already a massive challenge the benchmark was sky-high. But Aamir didn't just match it… He raised the bar so High with SZP #SitaareZameenParReview Making a sequel to one of India's most Lived films was already a massive challenge the benchmark was sky-high. But Aamir didn't just match it… He raised the bar so High with SZP #SitaareZameenParReview — SZP On June20 (@BADBOY_NIKHIL) June 19, 2025 One person wrote: #SitaareZameenPar is an emotional rollercoaster which makes you laugh and cry at the same time #AamirKhan delivers top-notch performance after a long time, The entire cast has done a splendid job and even with cliches, this one is a beautiful watch. (4/5) #SitaareZameenParReview #SitaareZameenPar is an emotional rollercoaster which makes you laugh and cry at the same time #AamirKhan delivers top-notch performance after a long time, The entire cast has done a splendid job and even with cliches, this one is a beautiful watch. (4/5)#SitaareZameenParReview — Afroj Hussain (@TheAfroj) June 20, 2025 Cinelovers also praised Genelia for her performance. One user said: Aamir Khan is back with a bang, but Genelia is EXCEPTIONALLY well in Sitaare Zameen Par A very well made film #SitaareZameenPar Detailed review in morning #Genelia #AamirKhan #SZP #GeneliaDeshmukh #GeneliaDSouza Aamir Khan is back with a bang, but Genelia is EXCEPTIONALLY well in Sitaare Zameen Par A very well made film #SitaareZameenPar Detailed review in morning #Genelia #AamirKhan #SZP #GeneliaDeshmukh #GeneliaDSouza @geneliad @AKPPL_Official @cine_tales — Praneet Samaiya (@praneetsamaiya) June 19, 2025 Sitaare Zameen Par Plot Aamir Khan's movie is an official remake of the 2018 Spanish film Champions which follows a suspended basketball coach who must serve community service by helping a team of players with disabilities prepare for a tournament. The film's songs are composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy with lyrics written by Amitabh Bhattacharya. The background score is composed by Ram Sampath. Ahead of the release, Aamir Khan announced that the film would open exclusively in cinemas and not on any streaming services. He reportedly also refused to make two cuts to the film suggested by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Economic Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par faces backlash due to Operation Sindoor post
Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par has created quite a stir since its trailer was released on May 13. A remake of the Spanish film Campeones, the film stars Aamir Khan as a disgraced basketball coach. The sports comedy drama has been facing a lot of heat since its trailer was released. The reason? Fans were not happy that Aamir Khan's production house posted about Operation Sindoor just hours before the film's promo was launched. Operation Sindoor was launched by the Indian armed forces in the early hours of May 7. The precision strikes under the operation targeted terrorist camps in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and Pakistan. Post the strikes, several Bollywood celebrities came out in support of the action. Just hours before the trailer of Sitaare Zameen Par was out, Aamir Khan Productions dropped a message saluting the people involved in Operation Sindoor.'Salute to the heroes of Operation Sindoor. Heartfelt gratitude to our armed forces for their courage, bravery, and unwavering commitment to the security of our nation. Thank you to the Honourable Prime Minister for his leadership and determination. Jai Hind,' the post read. — Aamir Khan Productions (@AKPPL_Official) May 12, 2025 Many were disappointed by the timing of the post and linked it to the release of the Sitaare Zameen Par trailer. 'Sorry dude, you're just 5 days can keep this post with you…' a user wrote. Sorry dude, you're just 5 days can keep this post with you.. — Lirus-virus (@LirusVirus) May 12, 2025 'Nationalism isn't a PR tool. This isn't patriotism: it's PR damage control,' another remarked. 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👎🏿 — Manisha Kadyan (@ManiWithTheMic) May 14, 2025 'I'm sure a movie will be releasing soon hence the last-minute realisation,' a user remarked. I'm sure a movie will be releasing soon hence the last-minute realisation — Aaraynsh (@aaraynsh) May 14, 2025 Some users also recalled the boycott calls for Aamir's Laal Singh Chaddha. 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. — Raven (@geopoliticsrk) May 14, 2025 On the other hand, some came out in defence of the Dangal star. 'Just to play devil's 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. I'm not making any claims about his political views or foreign associations, just clarifying,' a comment read. Just to play devil's advocate, this account has tweeted after the Pahalgam incident and Operation Sindoor. You can check it Khan is personally not on social media. I'm not making any claims about his political views or foreign associations, just clarifying. — Аshїsh Рrаdhаn 🇮🇳🇺🇦🕉️⚕️🩺 (@DrAshishPradhan) May 14, 2025 The film features Genelia Deshmukh in the lead opposite Aamir Khan. The sports comedy drama revolves around a basketball coach who is tasked with training a team of intellectually disabled athletes for a is worth noting that Aamir Khan's last release, Laal Singh Chaddha, was a box-office failure. The movie was the subject of a boycott campaign as well due to past comments by the actor on "India's growing intolerance." With these factors, all eyes are on Sitaare Zameen Par and its box office potential. The film will hit theatres on June 20. 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.
