Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par faces backlash for frame-by-frame copy of Hollywood’s Champions
Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par faces backlash for frame-by-frame copy of Hollywood’s Champions
Aamir Khan’s much-anticipated return to the silver screen has stirred controversy just days after the trailer of Sitaare Zameen Par was released on May 13. Directed by R.S. Prasanna, the film is described as a “spiritual sequel” to Khan’s acclaimed 2007 hit Taare Zameen Par. However, fans are now questioning its originality.
What’s the Film About?
Sitaare Zameen Par follows the journey of a coach (played by Aamir Khan) assigned to train a team of intellectually challenged athletes. As he mentors them, he discovers their hidden talents, and the experience profoundly transforms his own life. This marks Khan’s comeback to cinema after Laal Singh Chaddha.
Fans Spot Striking Similarities with Champions
While the trailer initially received a positive response, internet sleuths quickly drew comparisons between Sitaare Zameen Par and the Hollywood film Champions—itself a remake of the Spanish movie Campeones. Many fans are claiming that Aamir Khan’s film replicates scenes from Champions almost frame by frame.
A side-by-side comparison video has begun making the rounds on Reddit, igniting heated discussions and meme-fueled criticism. One user sarcastically noted, “Perfectionist in copying the film frame by frame.” Another added, “After the Forrest Gump fiasco, he should have stayed away from remakes or adaptations.”
Some viewers have pointed out specific scenes—such as a tubelight falling moment—that mirror those in Champions, calling into question the creative integrity of the project.
Meet the Cast
The film introduces ten debutant actors, including Aroush Datta, Vedant Sharma, Gopi Krishnan Verma, Ayush Bhansali, and Samvit Desai. Genelia Deshmukh also plays a pivotal role in the movie.
As the debate heats up online, all eyes are on Aamir Khan to address the allegations of unoriginality. Whether Sitaare Zameen Par will manage to win over audiences or be overshadowed by its Hollywood doppelgänger remains to be seen.
