Watch: Aamir Khan Hosts Special Screening Of ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ For President Droupadi Murmu
Aamir Khan hosted a special screening of ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ for President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Cinema has long been a powerful tool for social change, and Aamir Khan is among the few actors who consistently use their films to spark meaningful conversations. His latest release ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ is not only drawing widespread praise for its emotional resonance and message-driven storytelling but also gaining recognition at the highest levels of the nation. On Tuesday, Aamir Khan hosted a special screening of the film at Rashtrapati Bhavan for President Droupadi Murmu.
The President’s official X (formerly Twitter) account shared a photo of her meeting with the Bollywood megastar, along with the caption, “Acclaimed filmmaker and actor Shri Aamir Khan called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.”
Acclaimed filmmaker and actor Shri Aamir Khan called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. pic.twitter.com/Jx6QV7OFYj
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 24, 2025
The official Instagram handle of the President shared a video of her and Aamir Khan from the special screening.
“President Droupadi Murmu watched the film 'Sitaare Zameen Par' at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. The film, featuring real people with neurodivergent conditions, weaves in the message of diversity, equity and inclusion. Shri Aamir Khan, the producer and lead actor of the film, along with the team behind the film, was also present at the screening,” the caption read.
Check out the video here:
Considered a spiritual successor to Aamir Khan’s 2007 classic ‘Taare Zameen Par’, the new film has been lauded for spotlighting the lives and talents of specially-abled individuals.
Backed by Aamir Khan Productions, ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ features ten newcomers – Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar.
Aamir stars alongside Genelia Deshmukh, who plays a key role in the story. Directed by RS Prasanna, the film is an official Hindi remake of the Spanish hit ‘Campeones’. It opened in theatres on June 21 to a modest start but quickly picked up momentum over the weekend, thanks to strong word-of-mouth and critical acclaim.
By Tuesday – the fifth day since release – ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ had earned Rs 8.12 crore, taking its total domestic net collection to Rs 75 crore.
Globally, the film crossed the Rs 100 crore mark in just four days, marking a significant comeback for Aamir Khan after the underwhelming performance of his previous project ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’. Notably, ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ has also surpassed the lifetime domestic earnings of ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’, highlighting its impact both commercially and culturally.
