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President Murmu Praises Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par After Rashtrapati Bhavan Screening

Neurodiversity themes won presidential acclaim after the sports drama crossed ₹100 crore in global ticket sales.

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Sitaare Zameen Par: Aamir Khan, GF Gauri Spratt Meet President Droupadi Murmu After Special Screening; Unseen Pics
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Overview

  • President Droupadi Murmu watched a special screening of Sitaare Zameen Par at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre and lauded its diversity and inclusion message.
  • Aamir Khan turned down a ₹120 crore Amazon Prime Video offer to keep the film exclusively in cinemas, underscoring his commitment to the theatrical experience.
  • The film features ten neurodivergent adult actors whose real-life experiences drive its message of equity and inclusion.
  • Directed by R. S. Prasanna and based on the Spanish hit Campeones, the sports comedy-drama released on June 20 and struck a chord with audiences.
  • Sitaare Zameen Par crossed the ₹100 crore mark within four days of release, earning about ₹80 crore domestically and ₹30 crore overseas.