‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ Opens to Glowing Reviews; Aamir Khan's Return Strikes an Emotional Chord
Nearly two decades after Taare Zameen Par touched hearts across India, Aamir Khan returns with its spiritual successor, Sitaare Zameen Par. Directed by RS Prasanna and co-starring Genelia Deshmukh, the film hit theatres worldwide on June 20 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. It marks Khan’s first release in three years.
Early reactions from critics and audiences have been overwhelmingly positive. Social media is abuzz with praise for the film’s emotional depth, storytelling, and performances. Some fans even declared it better than Taare Zameen Par, while others drew parallels with Chhichhore and Secret Superstar for its inspiring tone.
A post on X read, "Taare Zameen Par se bahut achhi movie hai (It’s better than Taare Zameen Par)," while another user applauded Khan’s courage to pick an unconventional subject post a box office flop, writing, “When others fall back on masala films, Aamir delivers something different.”
India Today’s review highlights the story’s emotional weight, describing it as a sports drama centered on a self-centered basketball coach, Gulshan (played by Khan), who is tasked with training neurodivergent children. Initially dismissive, he embarks on a transformative journey that forms the film’s emotional spine.
Audiences have praised its humor, heart, and performances. As one review on X put it, "Sitaare Zameen Par is a masterpiece — a well-made family entertainer with touching emotions and a memorable climax."
With glowing word of mouth and a strong emotional core, Sitaare Zameen Par is shaping up to be one of the most meaningful Hindi films of the year.
