Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par Faces CBFC Hurdles Ahead of Release

Aamir Khan's Upcoming Film Encounters Certification Challenges

Aamir Khan is preparing for his eagerly awaited comeback with 'Sitaare Zameen Par', a spiritual sequel to his acclaimed 2007 film 'Taare Zameen Par'. This new project, which highlights the lives of specially-abled children and features Aamir as a basketball coach, is currently facing an unforeseen obstacle.

Reports indicate that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has requested two cuts from the film, a demand that Aamir has declined, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the film's creative vision. A source from a prominent Bollywood news outlet shared, 'The CBFC has proposed two cuts. Aamir Khan believes the film should be approved without these alterations. He and director R.S. Prasanna have invested significant thought into the film. Certain scenes and dialogues are entirely appropriate when viewed in context.'

Aamir is set to meet with the CBFC Examining Committee to discuss the matter further. The source added, 'Since Aamir Khan has not agreed to the cuts, the censor certificate for 'Sitaare Zameen Par' has not been issued. He plans to meet the CBFC Examining Committee again on Monday to present his perspective. It is hoped that a resolution will be reached, allowing the CBFC to approve the film by June 16. Once this is accomplished, advance ticket sales can commence, as cinemas are prohibited from selling tickets without a censor certificate.'

Directed by R.S. Prasanna and featuring Genelia Deshmukh, this film is a remake of the Spanish movie 'Champions' (2018) and is scheduled for release in theaters on June 20, 2025.