Aamir Khan’s return after eight long years, alongside a full cast of neurodivergent debutants, has made the janta fall in love with him and Hindi cinema all over again!
In the 2000s, Taare Zameen Par sparked a quiet revolution with a children’s film fronted by a major superstar that ended up giving us a powerful lesson in education and empathy. Nearly two decades later, the same actor returns, this time with a new ensemble of neurodivergent performers, offering not just life lessons but an outlook rooted in kindness and inclusion. But more than anything, Sitaare Zameen Par works as a feel-good sports dramedy, one that brings back the joy of going to the movies.
It’s the kind of film where audiences of all ages show up simply to have a good time. And if, along the way, they take home something meaningful, that’s an added win. That’s the real success of this film that follows the story of a flawed and insensitive basketball coach who ends up being schooled by his team in the art of seeing the world through a different lens - one where “normal” isn’t a one-size-fits-all.
Even with its flaws, predictability, light touch and a lack of the same emotional profundity as Taare Zameen Par, for the Janta, this film still feels like a hopeful step forward for Hindi cinema, which has lately been dominated by hypermasculine heroes and hollow spectacle. Many of them have even gone as far as urging others to support this film because if we don’t show up for stories that make us laugh, tear up, and leave the theatre feeling better than we walked in, then we lose the right to complain about good cinema not being made. From people talking about how this film's simplicity touched them to praising neurodivergent newcomers who steal scenes even with Aamir Khan sharing the frame, Sitaare Zameen Par has won over the Janta!
Here's what they are saying!
One of the simplest hero entries in Bollywood. No slow-mo, no swag. Just two different personalities interacting, and it sets the tone for what the film is going to be. #SitaareZameenParpic.twitter.com/7ywH2MYJgL
In the era of maar-dhaad, bro made a beautiful movie, full of emotions, I felt it even more because I know someone with a disability, Aamir Genius Khan, you did it again, Just watched this movie #SitaareZameenParpic.twitter.com/nx3eizAqBz
After a very long time, saw theatres packed with multiple generations of families. #SitaareZameenPar is a heart-warming entertainer made with strong convictions. pic.twitter.com/Ac09EMJQ8B
The real show stealers of #SitaareZameenPar They not only win your hearts but also cleanses your souls. Thanks to Aamir Khan now I know them by their real names. Their extra chromosomes make them extra sweet & they are teaching us how to take life positively without complaining. pic.twitter.com/2L8YRewfnP
A teacher's review of "Sitaare Zameen Par", a film which touched me deeply. Don't miss experiencing this film.
Children with special needs may sound different, may seem noisy or unpredictable — but they are just as normal as any of us. In fact, they might find us funny too!.… pic.twitter.com/IhnxEoOzFB
#SitaareZameenPar is easily one of the funniest and most heartfelt films in recent times. Watching it with a packed theatre crowd makes it even more enjoyable. Since it's not hitting OTT anytime soon, it’s absolutely worth catching on the big screen. pic.twitter.com/P7TVEThPxb
#SitaareZameenPar is a heartwarming, feel-good film that keeps you smiling throughout while also making you emotional. Beauty of film is simplicity & message. Sitaare kids did a wonderful job & shined the brightest. Aamir Khan delivers a better performance than his recent films. pic.twitter.com/Ig96ASdzoZ
#SitaareZameenPar Aamir Khan delivers not just a performance, but a presence — raw, flawed, and deeply moving. The bond between coach and kids grows like a quiet miracle, scene by scene, without ever asking for applause. pic.twitter.com/HipFGrym9R
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