Sitaare Zameen Par (2025/India) is not your typical and run-of-the-mill type Hindi movie from India. With Aamir Khan playing the protagonist, Gulshan Aurora, we only thought about the love and romance. But it was not to be. So, be prepared to be pleasantly surprised by the heart-warming storyline of this cool film.
Please note that this 2025 Hindi movie, “Sitaare Zameen Par”, reimagines the 2018 Spanish film “Champions”, which is based on the real-life experiences of American basketball coach Ron Jones. Moreover, it draws its film title from Aamir Khan’s own 2007 Hindi movie, “Taare Zameen Par”, which has same meaning.
“Sitaare Zameen Par” – The Kids Made It Special, But Aamir Khan Made It Super Special Movie
Spoiler Free Review of the Sitaare Zameen Par (2025/India) Movie
Trailer & Synopsis (Official)
After a DUI (driving under the influence), an arrogant basketball coach, Gulshan Aurora (Aamir Khan), must train Neurodivergent (kids & adults) people for community service. His initial prejudice fades as his players show him a new perspective on life.
The introduction
It is not very often, the risk-averse Hindi movie industry comes out with such a comforting and refreshing movie. Who would have dared to make a movie about a flawed man, Gulshan Aurora (Aamir Khan), who is reprimanded and punished by a court? And then he has to share the screen with special kids, who are the real stars of the movie. No doubt, it was a very high-risk proposition for a Hindi movie. But then, as the famous idiom goes, no risk, no gain. Perhaps, this is what Aamir Khan understood. Now, the masses and classes have loved his “Sitaare Zameen Par” movie. And it’s hit box-office records indicate the same.
We loved the performances of the kids in the movie
The real heroes of this Hindi movie are the special kids. The official synopsis has termed them as the Neurodivergent (kids & adults) people. They have distinct neurological variations that influence how they process information and engage with the world around them. This encompasses a diverse array of conditions, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and Tourette’s syndrome. Although these conditions may come with hurdles, they also bring valuable strengths and perspectives that enrich our understanding of human experience. And this is what the film focuses on.
The movie provided them with ample screen time, and each one of these young ensemble cast members has given an honest and memorable performance. And it will be hard for us to pick our favourite among the talented bunch of kids.
As expected, Aamir Khan delivers another high-quality act
We must appreciate the self-deprecating character, Gulshan Aurora, portrayed by Aamir Khan in a fun manner. But like a real gentleman, he takes all the punches straight on his chin. Be it his humorous nickname “Tingu” in the movie. The Hindi name “Tingu” is often used to poke fun at people who are of short height. So, in reality, Aamir is cracking jokes at his expense. Besides, he plays the typical character of an abrasive and aggressive North Indian male residing in Delhi. It was also interesting to note his amazing character arc.
At the beginning of the film, we meet a pompous and selfish Gulshan Aurora, who is disliked by his love, Sunita Aurora (Genelia Deshmukh). But then, in the company of the special kids, he changes for the better. He becomes humble and unselfish. We also liked the unusual pairing of Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh in this film. And do not forget to check our favourite song, Sar Aankhon Pe Mere, from this movie, an emotional love song which has been filmed on them. Lastly, the senior cast members, Dolly Ahluwalia (Preeto Aurora), Gurpal Singh (Kartar Paaji), and Brijendra Kala (Daulat ji) provided good support.
The conclusion
The Hindi movie “Sitaare Zameen Par” title (loose translation~Stars on the ground or earth) rightly suggests that the story is about recognising the potential “stars” hidden among the crowd of “fellow-human” denizens of the Earth. Each one of us is gifted and different in our unique ways. One only needs a little bit of empathy and understanding to see beyond the facade. Besides, our life means much more than wins and losses. And, these are what this heart-warming Hindi movie tries to make us understand. All humans need a bit of warmth, compassion, understanding and empathy to make our world a much better place.
Despite so much negativity in the world, the “Sitaare Zameen Par” manage to deliver a lot of positivity and laughter. We enjoyed watching this thought-provoking mass-entertainer movie.
FM Rating
| FM Rating of the Sitaare Zameen Par | 4.00/5 |
Key details
| Genre | Comedy, Drama, Sports |
| Original Language | Hindi |
| Duration | 2 Hours 37 Minutes |
| Writer | Divy Nidhi Sharma |
| Director | R.S. Prasanna |
| Cinematographer | Srinivas Reddy |
| Composers | Shankar Mahadevan, Loy Mendonsa & Ehsaan Noorani Ram Sampath (composer (background score) |
| Main Cast | Aamir Khan (Gulshan Aurora), Genelia Deshmukh (Sunita Aurora), Dolly Ahluwalia (Preeto Aurora), Aroush Datta (Satbir), Vedant Sharma (Bantu), Naman Mishra (Hargovind), Rishi Shahani (Sharmaji), Samvit Desai (Kareem), Simran Mangeshkar (Golu), Gopi Krishna Varma (Guddu), Rishabh Jain (Raju), Ashish Pendse (Sunil), Gurpal Singh (Kartar Paaji), Brijendra Kala (Daulat Ji), Deepraj Rana (Paswan Ji), Shyam Mashalkar (Rustom), etc. |
| Taglines | Sabka Apna Apna Normal (Everyone has their own normal) |
| Network | YouTube & Movie Halls |
It is the first film ever to combine closed captions, audio description, and Indian sign language all at once, making it accessible for audiences with visual, hearing, or speech impairments to fully enjoy the experience.
Poster
Aamir Khan was felicitated by the Multiplex Association of India for his decision to release the film only theatrically and not on streaming. So, now this movie has not been released on streaming services; instead, one can rent it on the YouTube Movies platform.
Poster and Featured Image of the Sitaare Zameen Par (2025/India) Movie are credited to Aamir Khan Productions.
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