Aamir Khan Revisits Lagaan’s Kunariya Village, Screens Sitare Zameen Par After 25 Years

Remember the iconic cricket match from “Lagaan”? The one that decided the fate of a village against impossible odds? Well, the magic behind that story came alive in a very special way recently. The legendary actor Aamir Khan made a heartwarming return to Kunariya village, located in Bhuj, Gujarat. This is the very same spot where his Oscar-nominated film, “Lagaan,” was shot way back in 2001.

It’s been about 25 years, a quarter of a century, since Mr. Perfectionist was last seen in those dusty lanes. His recent visit wasn’t just a trip down memory lane, though that was certainly part of it! He was there for a very specific reason: to screen his latest film, “Sitaare Zameen Par,” for the villagers. Imagine the excitement! Aamir sat right alongside the community members, sharing the big screen experience with them.

Sitaare Zameen Par
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The film “Sitaare Zameen Par” hit theaters on June 20, 2025. When Aamir arrived in Kunariya village for this special viewing, the locals gave him a truly grand welcome. The atmosphere was buzzing with joy as Aamir and the villagers watched the film together. It was a heartwarming moment for everyone. For Aamir, returning to the very village that was shown as Champaner in “Lagaan” brought back many cherished memories. It connected his past filmmaking journey with his present work.

Sitaare Zameen Par
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Besides Aamir Khan himself, the film also features Genelia Deshmukh in a key role. Aamir took a special step with “Sitaare Zameen Par.” He gave ten new, rising talents a chance to shine in the movie. These promising actors include Arush Dutta, Gopi Krishna Verma, Sanvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. It shows his commitment to bringing fresh faces into the entertainment world.

Sitaare Zameen Par
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R.S. Prasanna directed “Sitaare Zameen Par.” But here’s a twist: Aamir Khan didn’t release this movie on an online streaming platform. Instead, he made it available directly on YouTube! The film premiered on his official YouTube channel, “Aamir Khan Talkies,” on August 01. You can watch it using a pay-per-view model. A payment of 100 rupees lets you enjoy the film from the comfort of your home.