Updated 18 June 2025 at 12:13 IST
Sitaare Zameen Par is one of the most awaited movies of the year and features Aamir Khan and Genelia D'Souza in the lead roles. It was earlier reported that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has asked the makers to make certain edits to the film before its release on June 20. However, Aamir Khan, who is also the producer, was not comfortable with making the changes initially. The list of changes demanded by the film body is now revealed.
The CBFC has demanded a total of 4 changes in Sitaare Zameen Par. The film was awarded a U/A certificate, deeming it fit for viewing by a 13+ audience after the makers agreed to the changes. A source close to the development has told Bollywood Hungama about the changes demanded by the film body.
As per the publication, the makers were asked to replace 'Business Woman’ with ‘Business Person’. A reference to ‘Michael Jackson’ was changed to ‘Lovebirds’. A modification was also made to the reference of ‘kamal (lotus)’ in the film. Lastly, the board has asked the makers to add a quote by Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the opening disclaimer, as per the report.
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Following the changes, the Aamir Khan starrer was certified for release and has a total runtime of 2 hours, 38 minutes and 46 seconds.
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As soon as the CBFC formalities of Sitaare Zameen Par were completed, Aamir Khan hosted a special, intimate premiere of the film on June 16. The screening was attended by the actor's girlfriend, Gauri Spratt. The intimate event was held at the Excel Office in Mumbai, and Aamir's sister, Nikhat, was also in attendance. Lead star of the film, Genelia D'Souza, also attended the screening. It is being reported that a more public premiere of Sitaare Zameen Par will be held on June 19, and the who's who of Bollywood will be in attendance for the same.
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Published 18 June 2025 at 12:13 IST