Press Release
Distributed by GEEK PICTURES — Sitaare Zameen Par Set for Japanese Release in Spring 2027! New Stills Unveiled
GEEK PICTURES, in collaboration with Geek Pictures Pvt. Ltd., will distribute the Indian film Sitaare Zameen Par in Japan in spring 2027. Alongside the announcement, new stills from the film have also been unveiled.
Indian superstar Aamir Khan has brought numerous acclaimed films to audiences around the world, including the historic global blockbuster 3 Idiots, as well as Dangal and PK. His latest starring film, Sitaare Zameen Par, will be released in Japan in spring 2027 at Human Trust Cinema Yurakucho, YEBISU GARDEN CINEMA, and other theaters nationwide.
The release marks the first time in nine years that a film starring Aamir Khan will open theatrically in Japan.
The title Sitaare means “stars” in Hindi—the plural form of “star.”
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◾️What Are “True Happiness and Love”? An Arrogant Basketball Coach at a Crossroads in Life Finds the Answer Through a Team of Extraordinary Players — A Heartwarming Celebration of Life Filled with Laughter and Tears
The legendary 2009 blockbuster 3 Idiots became a worldwide phenomenon and was famously praised by master filmmaker Steven Spielberg, who said he had watched it three times.
In Sitaare Zameen Par, Indian superstar Aamir Khan, who captivated audiences around the world as the star of 3 Idiots, plays Gulshan, an arrogant basketball coach who was once considered a rising talent but has since found himself at a low point in his life.
As part of a community service sentence, Gulshan is assigned to coach Sitaare, a basketball team of adults with disabilities. The experience brings an unexpected turning point to his life.
The members of “Team Sitaare” are portrayed by 10 first-time actors who themselves have disabilities, selected through an extensive audition process. Their vibrant, natural performances transcend fiction, bringing genuine energy, authenticity, and brilliance to the film.
Aamir Khan, meanwhile, delivers a performance filled with humor and warmth as the stubborn and arrogant coach who gradually grows through his relationships with the players. The role brings together the full range of Khan’s extraordinary appeal as an actor.
The film is an official remake of the hit Spanish film Champions, which became Spain’s highest-grossing domestic film of 2018. It is also positioned as a spiritual successor to Taare Zameen Par (2007), the acclaimed film that marked Aamir Khan’s directorial debut and moved audiences around the world.
Blending laughter and tears, Sitaare Zameen Par is a heartfelt human comedy. Aamir Khan, who has also attracted attention as a producer of films including Laapataa Ladies, released in Japan in 2024, serves as both lead actor and producer on the film.
Through its humorous and uplifting storytelling, the film explores themes increasingly important in contemporary society: diversity, inclusion, and neurodiversity, as well as learning to embrace our own imperfections and accept one another as we truly are.
The result is an uplifting piece of entertainment filled with the kind of joy and humanity that resonates deeply with the world today.
Sitaare Zameen Par will be released in Japan in spring 2027.
Please stay tuned for further updates.
◾️Film Credits
Japanese Title: 『シターレ！星屑たちのミラクル・チーム』
Original Title: Sitaare Zameen Par
Director: R. S. Prasanna
Cast: Aamir Khan, Genelia Deshmukh, Gurpal Singh, Dolly Ahluwalia, Brijendra Kala, and others
Distributor: GEEK PICTURES
Copyright: © Aamir Khan Productions 2025
Indian superstar Aamir Khan has brought numerous acclaimed films to audiences around the world, including the historic global blockbuster 3 Idiots, as well as Dangal and PK. His latest starring film, Sitaare Zameen Par, will be released in Japan in spring 2027 at Human Trust Cinema Yurakucho, YEBISU GARDEN CINEMA, and other theaters nationwide.
The release marks the first time in nine years that a film starring Aamir Khan will open theatrically in Japan.
The title Sitaare means “stars” in Hindi—the plural form of “star.”
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◾️What Are “True Happiness and Love”? An Arrogant Basketball Coach at a Crossroads in Life Finds the Answer Through a Team of Extraordinary Players — A Heartwarming Celebration of Life Filled with Laughter and Tears
The legendary 2009 blockbuster 3 Idiots became a worldwide phenomenon and was famously praised by master filmmaker Steven Spielberg, who said he had watched it three times.
In Sitaare Zameen Par, Indian superstar Aamir Khan, who captivated audiences around the world as the star of 3 Idiots, plays Gulshan, an arrogant basketball coach who was once considered a rising talent but has since found himself at a low point in his life.
As part of a community service sentence, Gulshan is assigned to coach Sitaare, a basketball team of adults with disabilities. The experience brings an unexpected turning point to his life.
The members of “Team Sitaare” are portrayed by 10 first-time actors who themselves have disabilities, selected through an extensive audition process. Their vibrant, natural performances transcend fiction, bringing genuine energy, authenticity, and brilliance to the film.
Aamir Khan, meanwhile, delivers a performance filled with humor and warmth as the stubborn and arrogant coach who gradually grows through his relationships with the players. The role brings together the full range of Khan’s extraordinary appeal as an actor.
The film is an official remake of the hit Spanish film Champions, which became Spain’s highest-grossing domestic film of 2018. It is also positioned as a spiritual successor to Taare Zameen Par (2007), the acclaimed film that marked Aamir Khan’s directorial debut and moved audiences around the world.
Blending laughter and tears, Sitaare Zameen Par is a heartfelt human comedy. Aamir Khan, who has also attracted attention as a producer of films including Laapataa Ladies, released in Japan in 2024, serves as both lead actor and producer on the film.
Through its humorous and uplifting storytelling, the film explores themes increasingly important in contemporary society: diversity, inclusion, and neurodiversity, as well as learning to embrace our own imperfections and accept one another as we truly are.
The result is an uplifting piece of entertainment filled with the kind of joy and humanity that resonates deeply with the world today.
Sitaare Zameen Par will be released in Japan in spring 2027.
Please stay tuned for further updates.
◾️Film Credits
Japanese Title: 『シターレ！星屑たちのミラクル・チーム』
Original Title: Sitaare Zameen Par
Director: R. S. Prasanna
Cast: Aamir Khan, Genelia Deshmukh, Gurpal Singh, Dolly Ahluwalia, Brijendra Kala, and others
Distributor: GEEK PICTURES
Copyright: © Aamir Khan Productions 2025
Press Release
Distributed by GEEK PICTURES — Sitaare Zameen Par Set for Japanese Release in Spring 2027! New Stills Unveiled
GEEK PICTURES, in collaboration with Geek Pictures Pvt. Ltd., will distribute the Indian film Sitaare Zameen Par in Japan in spring 2027. Alongside the announcement, new stills from the film have also been unveiled.
Indian superstar Aamir Khan has brought numerous acclaimed films to audiences around the world, including the historic global blockbuster 3 Idiots, as well as Dangal and PK. His latest starring film, Sitaare Zameen Par, will be released in Japan in spring 2027 at Human Trust Cinema Yurakucho, YEBISU GARDEN CINEMA, and other theaters nationwide.
The release marks the first time in nine years that a film starring Aamir Khan will open theatrically in Japan.
The title Sitaare means “stars” in Hindi—the plural form of “star.”
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
◾️What Are “True Happiness and Love”? An Arrogant Basketball Coach at a Crossroads in Life Finds the Answer Through a Team of Extraordinary Players — A Heartwarming Celebration of Life Filled with Laughter and Tears
The legendary 2009 blockbuster 3 Idiots became a worldwide phenomenon and was famously praised by master filmmaker Steven Spielberg, who said he had watched it three times.
In Sitaare Zameen Par, Indian superstar Aamir Khan, who captivated audiences around the world as the star of 3 Idiots, plays Gulshan, an arrogant basketball coach who was once considered a rising talent but has since found himself at a low point in his life.
As part of a community service sentence, Gulshan is assigned to coach Sitaare, a basketball team of adults with disabilities. The experience brings an unexpected turning point to his life.
The members of “Team Sitaare” are portrayed by 10 first-time actors who themselves have disabilities, selected through an extensive audition process. Their vibrant, natural performances transcend fiction, bringing genuine energy, authenticity, and brilliance to the film.
Aamir Khan, meanwhile, delivers a performance filled with humor and warmth as the stubborn and arrogant coach who gradually grows through his relationships with the players. The role brings together the full range of Khan’s extraordinary appeal as an actor.
The film is an official remake of the hit Spanish film Champions, which became Spain’s highest-grossing domestic film of 2018. It is also positioned as a spiritual successor to Taare Zameen Par (2007), the acclaimed film that marked Aamir Khan’s directorial debut and moved audiences around the world.
Blending laughter and tears, Sitaare Zameen Par is a heartfelt human comedy. Aamir Khan, who has also attracted attention as a producer of films including Laapataa Ladies, released in Japan in 2024, serves as both lead actor and producer on the film.
Through its humorous and uplifting storytelling, the film explores themes increasingly important in contemporary society: diversity, inclusion, and neurodiversity, as well as learning to embrace our own imperfections and accept one another as we truly are.
The result is an uplifting piece of entertainment filled with the kind of joy and humanity that resonates deeply with the world today.
Sitaare Zameen Par will be released in Japan in spring 2027.
Please stay tuned for further updates.
◾️Film Credits
Japanese Title: 『シターレ！星屑たちのミラクル・チーム』
Original Title: Sitaare Zameen Par
Director: R. S. Prasanna
Cast: Aamir Khan, Genelia Deshmukh, Gurpal Singh, Dolly Ahluwalia, Brijendra Kala, and others
Distributor: GEEK PICTURES
Copyright: © Aamir Khan Productions 2025
Indian superstar Aamir Khan has brought numerous acclaimed films to audiences around the world, including the historic global blockbuster 3 Idiots, as well as Dangal and PK. His latest starring film, Sitaare Zameen Par, will be released in Japan in spring 2027 at Human Trust Cinema Yurakucho, YEBISU GARDEN CINEMA, and other theaters nationwide.
The release marks the first time in nine years that a film starring Aamir Khan will open theatrically in Japan.
The title Sitaare means “stars” in Hindi—the plural form of “star.”
┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈
◾️What Are “True Happiness and Love”? An Arrogant Basketball Coach at a Crossroads in Life Finds the Answer Through a Team of Extraordinary Players — A Heartwarming Celebration of Life Filled with Laughter and Tears
The legendary 2009 blockbuster 3 Idiots became a worldwide phenomenon and was famously praised by master filmmaker Steven Spielberg, who said he had watched it three times.
In Sitaare Zameen Par, Indian superstar Aamir Khan, who captivated audiences around the world as the star of 3 Idiots, plays Gulshan, an arrogant basketball coach who was once considered a rising talent but has since found himself at a low point in his life.
As part of a community service sentence, Gulshan is assigned to coach Sitaare, a basketball team of adults with disabilities. The experience brings an unexpected turning point to his life.
The members of “Team Sitaare” are portrayed by 10 first-time actors who themselves have disabilities, selected through an extensive audition process. Their vibrant, natural performances transcend fiction, bringing genuine energy, authenticity, and brilliance to the film.
Aamir Khan, meanwhile, delivers a performance filled with humor and warmth as the stubborn and arrogant coach who gradually grows through his relationships with the players. The role brings together the full range of Khan’s extraordinary appeal as an actor.
The film is an official remake of the hit Spanish film Champions, which became Spain’s highest-grossing domestic film of 2018. It is also positioned as a spiritual successor to Taare Zameen Par (2007), the acclaimed film that marked Aamir Khan’s directorial debut and moved audiences around the world.
Blending laughter and tears, Sitaare Zameen Par is a heartfelt human comedy. Aamir Khan, who has also attracted attention as a producer of films including Laapataa Ladies, released in Japan in 2024, serves as both lead actor and producer on the film.
Through its humorous and uplifting storytelling, the film explores themes increasingly important in contemporary society: diversity, inclusion, and neurodiversity, as well as learning to embrace our own imperfections and accept one another as we truly are.
The result is an uplifting piece of entertainment filled with the kind of joy and humanity that resonates deeply with the world today.
Sitaare Zameen Par will be released in Japan in spring 2027.
Please stay tuned for further updates.
◾️Film Credits
Japanese Title: 『シターレ！星屑たちのミラクル・チーム』
Original Title: Sitaare Zameen Par
Director: R. S. Prasanna
Cast: Aamir Khan, Genelia Deshmukh, Gurpal Singh, Dolly Ahluwalia, Brijendra Kala, and others
Distributor: GEEK PICTURES
Copyright: © Aamir Khan Productions 2025
