Aamir Khan Productions released the trailer of the highly anticipated Sitaare Zameen Par, directed by RS Prasanna, on Tuesday evening.
Although the film has been promoted as a spiritual sequel to the 2007 emotional drama Taare Zameen Par, few know it’s actually an official adaptation of the 2018 Spanish sports comedy Campeones, directed by Javier Fesser.
Netizens Spot Scene-by-Scene Similarities
After the trailer launch, a Reddit user drew attention to several identical scenes between Sitaare Zameen Par and Campeones. Key comparisons include the protagonist’s reckless driving under the influence, resulting in a crash into a police van—mirroring the Spanish original.
As in Campeones, the coach is sentenced by a court to train a basketball team made up of children with intellectual disabilities.
Other mirrored scenes involve a basketball being accidentally thrown at a child’s face, followed by a humorous reaction shot of the others shielding themselves.
Even the coach’s emotional support system—his mother and best friend—remains unchanged, though the Hindi version features Genelia D’Souza as his wife, a character not present in the original film’s trailer.
Aamir Khan’s History of Adaptations Sparks Debate
The post triggered a discussion online, with many referencing Aamir Khan’s past films like Aatank Hi Aatank (inspired by The Godfather), Akele Hum Akele Tum (modeled after Kramer vs Kramer), Ghulam (reminiscent of On the Waterfront), and Laal Singh Chaddha (an official remake of Forrest Gump).
While some criticized the lack of originality, others defended the film, emphasizing that it is an authorized remake. “It’s officially adapted, so there’s nothing wrong,” one user pointed out. Another chimed in, saying, “Hardly anyone in India has seen Campeones. If the story connects emotionally, it will succeed regardless.”
Sitaare Zameen Par will introduce 10 new faces, who portray the team of specially-abled kids trained by Aamir Khan’s character. Veteran actress Dolly Ahluwalia plays his mother in the film. The movie is scheduled to hit theatres on June 20, 2025.
Interestingly, Campeones has already been remade in Hollywood as Champions (2023), starring Woody Harrelson.
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