Aamir to start shooting for 'Sitaare Zameen Par' in May
After the underperformance of Laal Singh Chaddha in 2022, actor Aamir Khan is gearing up to bounce back through other ambitious projects. One of these is his home production Sitaare Zameen Par, which he also stars in. Now, a recent Hindustan Times report has revealed that he will begin shooting for SZP next month in Delhi, and the shoot will involve 11 children who are central to the plot.
We'll see various parts of Delhi in 'SZP'
A source told HT, "Aamir Khan will fly down to Delhi next month for Sitare Zameen Par's shoot. He will come to the capital with around 11 children for the shoot of his film. There will also be other star cast members too, whose details are not out yet." "The children will indulge in various Paralympic Games for the shoot. It [will be] shot in various parts of Delhi."
'Sitaare Zameen Par' to be shot at multiple locations
Sitaare Zameen Par's storyline centers around the Paralympic Games, an international sports competition that specifically focuses on athletes with disabilities. The one-month filming schedule, set to occur between May and June, will feature various paralympic games. The film will be shot at multiple locations in Delhi, including the Red Fort, Lodhi Garden, Purani Dilli, and Tyagraj Stadium. Genelia Deshmukh stars as the female protagonist.
'Sitaare Zameen Par' is a sequel to 'Taare Zameen Par'
Khan shared insights about Sitaare Zameen Par during a media interaction following the screening of Laapataa Ladies in February. He said, "The theme is the same but the difference is, unlike Taare Zameen Par, which left you with tears, Sitaare Zameen Par will leave in laughter. RS Prasanna is directing it and it is an entertaining film. We are looking at the same topic but with a different perspective." The makers are targeting a Christmas 2024 release.
Trivia: Know more about the Paralympic Games
Per the Olympics's official website, "Olympic-style games for athletes with a disability were organized for the first time in Rome in 1960. Taking place soon after the conclusion of the Olympic Games, [they] attracted 400 participants from 23 countries, who competed in eight sports." "Taking place every four years in the same year as the Olympic Games, the Paralympic Games have since grown into one of the world's biggest sports events, with a track record for driving social inclusion."
