Returning with Darsheel Safari after 16 years

Bollywood’s Mr. Perfectionist Aamir Khan is in the headlines for his upcoming film ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’. This film will be the sequel to his superhit film ‘Taare Zameen Par’ released in 2007. This time too Aamir Khan will be seen in the lead role and will also produce the film, but the responsibility of direction will be taken by R.S. Prasanna has been handed over. Recently, Aamir Khan attended the 2025 Republic Day celebrations held at the Statue of Unity, where he spoke candidly about his film.

Aamir will be seen with Darsheel Safary after 16 years

Aamir Khan confirmed that he will be sharing the screen with Darsheel Safary once again after 16 years.

• Darsheel will return as the younger version of his old character Ishaan in the film.
• Aamir revealed that the climax of the film has been shot in Vadodara, Gujarat.
• He said:
  

  “’Taare Zameen Par’ is the sequel to ‘Taare Zameen Par’, and its climax has been shot in Vadodara itself.”

Aamir Khan’s special connection with Gujarat

Aamir Khan refreshed his old memories with Gujarat during the conversation.

• He told that many of his father’s films were shot in Gujarat.
• Aamir’s statement:
  

  “When I was young, a lot of my father’s films were shot here. I was just 12 years old, and when I come here today, old memories come back.”

Aamir also told that a lot has changed in Gujarat now.

• On the changing picture of Vadodara, he said:
  

  “There are a lot of luxury buildings and better roads in Vadodara now compared to earlier. There has been a lot of evolution over time.”

Story and release of the film ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’

Aamir Khan described his film ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ as an entertaining film.

• He said that he liked the story of the film very much and its shooting has already started.
• Release Plan:
  • Aamir said:
    

    “We are trying to release this film on Christmas 2025. It will be an entertaining film that the audience will love.”

Legacy of ‘Taare Zameen Par’

The film ‘Taare Zameen Par’, released in 2007, focused on the education system, the mentality of children, and their undiscovered talents.

• In the film, Darsheel Safary played the character of Ishaan Awasthi, who had a problem called dyslexia.
• Aamir Khan played the role of teacher ‘Nikumbh Sir’ in it, who understands Ishaan’s talent and gives him confidence.
• The film received rave reviews from audiences and critics and won several national and international awards.

Major shooting locations of the film

A major part of ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ has been shot in Vadodara, Gujarat.

• The climax of the film was shot at special locations in Vadodara.
• While shooting in Gujarat, Aamir praised the development and changing face of the region.