‘Sitare Zameen Paar’ and still with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Photo Credit: Aamir Khan Productions, Annie
Aamir Khan Sitare land cross Arrived in theaters on 20 June, but not a set of final-finishes, government-affected changes-the prominent, the inaugural credit included an quotation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

To release by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on 17 June, the film faced a delay in certification until the manufacturers complied with five specific editing. The most prominent instructions were to present the Prime Minister’s message as part of the initial disruption of the film. Quotes reads:
“In 2047, when we celebrate the 100th anniversary of independence, our disabled friends will be seen as an inspiration for the whole world. Today, we will be set towards achieving this goal. We all build a society where a dream or goal is not impossible, only we will be able to build an inclusive and developed India.”

The vocabulary has argued. In 2015, Modi has widely criticized by the word “disabled” to refer to persons with disabilities with disabilities, who have argued that it shines on real conflicts with euphemisms and removes all complexity. Despite continuous opposition and formal petitions for government bodies, the term is in official use.
Beyond the quotation, CBFC ordered several other changes. A view and subtitle – a symbol of the ruling party – was also removed – a scene and subtitle with the word “lotus” (lotus). “Business Woman” was converted into a “business person”, and initially the disconnection of the 30-second was shortened for a 26-second voiceover. In subtitles, the word “Michael Jackson” was swapped with “lovebirds”.
The amendment was recommended by a CBFC Amendment Committee led by Theater Director Vomn Kandre when the initial cuts were reviewed by the examination committee. Neither CBFC President Rajendra Singh nor Kendre commented on the argument behind the instructions.

The unusual nature of these changes, especially to include a political quotation, has been criticized. Critics argue that incorporating political messages in cinema, especially under certification pressure, sets a worrying example for creative freedom.
Sitare land cross 2018 is the official Hindi remake of Spanish film ChampionsAnd Aamir Khan has been presented as a spiritual successor for the 2007 hit. Taare Zameen ParDirected by RS Prasanna, the film is sentenced to a basketball assistant coach (played by Khan) for community service, which coachs himself a team of adults of neurodivargent basketball players. The film also stars Jenalia Deshmukh.
Published – June 22, 2025 10:49 am IST