After weeks of uncertainty, Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par has secured clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), paving the best way for its theatrical launch on June 20, 2025. The approval follows reviews of a behind-the-scenes tussle over proposed cuts, which had sparked hypothesis a couple of potential delay.
Described as a non secular successor to Khan’s 2007 hit Taare Zameen Par, the movie ran right into a roadblock when the CBFC reportedly requested two edits that the actor-producer was reluctant to implement. A supply accustomed to the matter shared, “Aamir Khan feels the film should be passed without these cuts. He and director R.S. Prasanna have made the film with a lot of thought. Certain scenes and dialogues, when seen in context, seem completely appropriate.”
While neither the CBFC nor Khan formally disclosed particulars of the requested cuts, insiders verify that the matter was resolved following additional discussions between Khan, Prasanna, and the CBFC Examining Committee. With certification in hand, advance bookings for Sitaare Zameen Par are anticipated to open quickly.
Directed by R.S. Prasanna, the drama follows a decided coach, performed by Khan, who mentors ten individuals on the spectrum into forming a basketball staff. The movie additionally stars Genelia Deshmukh and introduces a number of younger abilities, together with Aroush Datta and Simran Mangeshkar.
Interestingly, the British Censor Board had already cleared Sitaare Zameen Par with a 12A certificates. The movie runs for two hours and 35 minutes and is an official remake of the Spanish hit Champions.
Published – June 17, 2025 10:13 am IST
