Sitaare Zameen Par is a sports comedy drama film directed by R. S. Prasanna, and produced by Aamir Khan, Aparna Purohit, Ravi Bhagchandka and B. Shrinivas Rao. It is a spiritual successor to Khan’s 2007 blockbuster film Taare Zameen Par. It is an official remake of the 2018 Spanish film Campeones and follows a suspended basketball coach who must serve community service by helping a team of players with disabilities prepare for a tournament.
Sitaare Zameen Par was released on 20 June 2025.
Star Cast:
Aamir Khan as Gulshan
Genelia Deshmukh as Sunita
Dolly Ahluwalia Tiwari as Preeto
Gurpal Singh as Kartar Paaji
Brijendra Kala as Daulat
Aroush Datta as Satbir
Gopi Krishnan Varma as Guddu
Vedant Sharmaa as Bantu
Naman Misra as Hargovind
Rishi Shahani as Sharmaji
Rishabh Jain as Raju
Ashish Pendse as Sunil Gupta
Samvit Desai as Karim Qureshi
Simran Mangeshkar as Golu Khan
Aayush Bhansali as Lotus
Deepraj Rana as Paswan Ji
Jagbir Rathee as Karim’s Boss
Sham Mashalkar as Rustom
Karim Hajee as Ashok Gupta
Tarana Raja as Judge Anupama
Nikhat Khan as Hargovind’s mother
MOVIE REVIEW: Aamir Khan returns to the silver screen with a film that wears its heart on its sleeve. While Sitaare Zameen Par offers nothing path-breaking in terms of plot or narrative structure, it succeeds in delivering a feel-good experience. Based on the 2018 Spanish film Campeones, later remade in Hollywood also, Sitaare Zameen Par is the official Indian adaptation that stays loyal to the original. The story revolves around a group of ten neurodiverse basketball players and their unlikely coach, played by Aamir Khan, who finds himself pushed into a world far removed from his own ego-driven ambitions. It may not surprise you, but it will certainly move you.
The screenplay by Divy Nidhi Sharma and direction by R.S. Prasanna aim straight for the heart, using humor, warmth, and predictable moments to connect with the audience. The dialogues are simple yet impactful. The film’s emotional tone is balanced well with laughter, making it suitable for family viewing. On the technical front, the film is a mixed bag. The cinematography is serviceable, and the production design feels lived-in and grounded. However, the editing falters in key moments, several scenes could have been trimmed to improve pacing. The biggest letdown, however, is the music. With Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy at the helm, expectations were high, but the soundtrack is surprisingly forgettable.
The soul of Sitaare Zameen Par lies in its performances. Aamir Khan, returning after the lukewarm reception of Laal Singh Chaddha, redeems himself with a grounded and excellent performance. The real stars of the film, though, are the ten young actors portraying the neurodiverse athletes. Aroush Dutta, Gopi Krishnan Varma, Vedant Sharma, Naman Misra, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Ashish Pendse, Samvit Desai, Simran Mangeshkar, and Aayush Bhansali bring innocence, wit, and an unfiltered energy to the screen. Genelia Deshmukh delivers a lovely performance. Gurpal Singh delivers a memorable turn in a crucial supporting role, while Dolly Ahluwalia Tewari and Brijendra Kala lend their trademark charm in limited screen time.
Sitaare Zameen Par Movie Rating:
Direction 3.5/5
Acting 4/5
Music 2.5/5
Story 3.5/5
Screenplay 3/5
Overall Hit ya Flop Rating: 3.3 out of 5 Stars (Good)
