MUMBAI: Aamir Khan’s highly awaited film Sitaare Zameen Par has finally arrived in theatres. Touted as a spiritual successor to the beloved Taare Zameen Par (2007), the film generated immense buzz not just for its emotional legacy but also for Aamir’s bold decision to skip OTT and opt for a theatrical release. This move, aimed at reviving the big-screen experience and uniting audiences in cinemas, was seen as a major risk. Even acclaimed actor Prosenjit Chatterjee acknowledged the significance of such a shift.
In a recent interview, Prosenjit praised Aamir’s conviction, stating that while such changes are much needed, only someone with his experience can take such a bold step, saying, "He can take the risk. He has been serving the industry for many years, and he understands the pulse and sensibilities of the audiences."
Prosenjit Chatterjee recalled a time when the theatre business was struggling due to the rise of CDs, adding, “I remember long back when content would be sold to CD companies, and it paid producers handsomely. However, after a year or two, I realised that the CDs were already in the market in a few days, and the theatre business was getting affected. So I called up all the producers for a meeting and we jointly decided that while the rights would be sold off, we need to have a gap of a good 9-12 weeks. All producers came together, and things changed to a certain level.”
Prosenjit praised Aamir for taking such a risk, saying, "In three or four weeks, they would start playing Bengali and even Hindi films on television. So, we stopped that and said let's give it after eight weeks. To save the theatrical business and cinema, he (Aamir Khan) is a person who can think this way or take this kind of risk. Nothing will change, a film will come on OTT and then on satellite television. That's how it works, that's how we reach our Indian audiences. But let's see how this goes (Sitaare Zameen Par's only-cinema model), and I hope it works."
Aamir Khan Productions proudly presents 10 rising stars: Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. Directed by R. S. Prasanna, who previously helmed the barrier-breaking blockbuster Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, now returns with the biggest collaboration with Aamir Khan Productions' Sitaare Zameen Par.
Made under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions, Sitaare Zameen Par stars Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh in lead roles, along with 10 rising stars. The lyrics are penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya, and the music is composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. The screenplay is written By Divy Nidhi Sharma. The film is produced by Aamir Khan and Aparna Purohit, with Ravi Bhagchandka as the producer. Directed by R. S. Prasanna, the film released in theatres on 20th June, 2025.
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