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Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Trailer Draws Praise and Controversy

The trailer, released on May 13, highlights themes of inclusivity and redemption but faces backlash over remake claims and boycott calls.

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Riteish Deshmukh reviews Sitaare Zameen Par trailer
Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh in Sitaare Zameen Par
Sitaare Zameen Par trailer: Aamir Khan gets to coach a special team in basketball.

Overview

  • The trailer for 'Sitaare Zameen Par,' a spiritual sequel to 'Taare Zameen Par,' was released on May 13, 2025, after earlier delays due to national tragedies and geopolitical sensitivities.
  • Aamir Khan stars as a disgraced basketball coach tasked with mentoring a team of intellectually disabled players, with the story emphasizing second chances and social acceptance.
  • While praised by industry voices like Riteish Deshmukh as 'extraordinary,' the trailer has been criticized by netizens for being a frame-by-frame remake of the Spanish film 'Champions.'
  • The film has also faced boycott calls on social media, with users citing Aamir Khan's perceived silence on recent political and national events as a point of contention.
  • Directed by R.S. Prasanna and featuring debut performances by ten new actors, the film is set for a theatrical release on June 20, 2025.