Aamir Khan revealed that he deliberately chose to do so to protect the theatrical business, Sitaare Zameen Par is considered a spiritual successor to Taare Zameen Par. The film, starring Mr Perfectionist, has impressed audiences with its storyline. It has now been released on YouTube, allowing fans to watch it, despite the actor previously stating that it wouldn’t be available there. Speaking at a recent event, Aamir Khan admitted that he lied intentionally to safeguard the theatrical industry.
Aamir Khan Apologises For Misleading Fabs About Sitaare Zameen Par NOT Releasing On YouTube
During a press conference, Aamir Khan apologised for misleading fans about the film’s release on YouTube. He said, “I tell you that… jo jo log mujhse poocha tha ki aapki film Youtube pe aa rahe hai toh main aapse hath jod ke maafi mangta hu maine jhooth bola. Kyunki main aur kuch bol nai paa raha tha. Kyunki mujhe theatrical business protect karna tha. Mere shuruat hue cinema se. Aur main cinema se, theatre se bahot loyal hu. Hamesha mere koshish rahe hai theatre ki business ko protect karu.”
He added, “Main chah raha tha ki jab hum phele dafa yeh experiment kare toh theatre ko puri tarah se protect kare. Aur isiliye jo do chaar log ne yeh sawal pucha toh maine kaha han main youtube pe nai aa raha hu. Vo mujhe kehna pada aur main uske liye maafi chahte hu. Unfortunately mujhe vo jhooth kehna pada warna yeh jo sapna tha mera vo wohi pe khatam ho jata.”
Aamir On Sitaare Zameen Par’s OTT Release
Aamir didn’t just clarify the release date; in a podcast with Raj Shamani, he also made it clear that Sitaare Zameen Par will have no OTT release at all—no on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, or Disney+ Hotstar. “Sitaare Zameen Par jo aayegi, sirf theatre mein aayegi,” he confirmed.
He further added, “After Sitaare, films like Lagaan (2001), Taare Zameen Par (2007), and Peepli Live (2010) will be available on the channel. Some timeless classics produced or associated with my late father, Tahir Hussain, such as Caravan (1971) and Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke (1993), will also be accessible, offering a rare blend of nostalgia and cinematic heritage.”
The 60-year-old actor explained that he also intends to use this platform to promote young and independent filmmakers who struggle to secure theatrical releases. “By showcasing their films on the channel, I wish to provide visibility and opportunity to emerging talent. While we will take a nominal fee from the earnings, the idea is to ensure creators benefit directly from their own work,” said Aamir.
About Sitaare Zameen Par
Sitaare Zameen Par is a spiritual successor to his beloved 2007 film Taare Zameen Par. Inspired by the Spanish hit Champions (2018), directed by RS Prasanna and written by Divy Nidhi Sharma. The film stars Aamir Khan, Genelia Deshmukh, and introduces ten new faces. Next, Aamir is producing Lahore 1947, featuring Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta. Another lineup is Ek Din, starring Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi, both under his banner Aamir Khan Productions.
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