All About "Sitaare Zameen Par" - Story, Star Cast and Performance

"Sitaare Zameen Par" is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language sports comedy-drama film directed by R. S. Prasanna and starring Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh. It's considered a spiritual successor to Khan's acclaimed 2007 film "Taare Zameen Par," although it's not a direct sequel.


Plot

The film is an official remake of the 2018 Spanish film "Champions." It revolves around Gulshan Arora (Aamir Khan), a short-tempered and insensitive assistant basketball coach for the Delhi team. After a drunk driving incident, Gulshan is ordered by the court to perform community service by coaching a team of young athletes with intellectual disabilities, including autism, Down's Syndrome, and Fragile X Syndrome.

 
 Initially reluctant and dismissive of his new team, Gulshan slowly begins to understand and connect with them. The film explores his personal growth and transformation as he learns valuable life lessons from the "Sitaare" (stars) – his players. The story follows their journey as they prepare for a national basketball tournament, highlighting themes of acceptance, individuality, and resilience.

Cast

The main cast includes:

Aamir Khan as Gulshan Arora

Genelia Deshmukh as Sunita, Gulshan's wife

Aroush Datta

Gopi Krishnan Varma

Vedant Sharmaa

Naman Misra

Rishi Shahani

Rishabh Jain


Ashish Pendse

Samvit Desai

Simran Mangeshkar

Aayush Bhansali

Dolly Ahluwalia

Gurpal Singh

Brijendra Kala

The film introduces several new faces, particularly the young actors who portray the team members with special needs, and their performances have been widely praised.

Release and Reception

"Sitaare Zameen Par" was released on June 20, 2025. It opened to mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its heartwarming message, humor, and the performances of the specially-abled child actors. While some reviews noted a predictable storyline or a slightly long runtime, the film has generally been appreciated for its sensitive portrayal of intellectual disabilities and its uplifting tone. It aims to encourage acceptance and understanding, similar to how "Taare Zameen Par" brought awareness to dyslexia.

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