The box office failure of ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ was deeply disappointing for Aamir Khan. Slowly recovering from that setback, the Bollywood star is returning with a new film. His produced and acted movie ‘Sitare Zameen Par’ is set to release on June 20th. The trailer of the film was recently released, and it has ignited a storm of controversy and criticism. Calls for boycotting the film have risen on social media.
Controversy Erupts from ‘Operation Sindoor’ Post
Aamir Khan’s production house recently posted in praise of ‘Operation Sindoor’. The post read, “Salute to the heroes of ‘Operation Sindoor’. We express our gratitude for the bravery and leadership of the armed forces in protecting our country. We salute the strong leadership of the Honorable Prime Minister. Jai Hind.” This post is what sparked the controversy. A section of netizens believes this is actually a tactic to promote the upcoming film. Many have questioned why Aamir Khan, who remained silent during the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, suddenly made such a patriotic post.
Old Controversy Reignites
The controversy doesn’t end here. A video clip of Aamir Khan’s meeting with Turkish First Lady Emine Erdoğan in Turkey has resurfaced and gone viral. At that time, India’s diplomatic relations with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government were strained, especially due to Turkey’s pro-Pakistan stance on the Kashmir issue.
In that context, Aamir’s meeting had caused controversy back then, and now it has intensified again. An X user wrote, “He goes to Turkey and meets the President’s wife, and when his own country is bleeding, he doesn’t even post anything. Aamir Khan should be boycotted.”
The Scars of ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ Are Still Fresh
Aamir Khan has always approached cinema with great passion and dedication. He has stated multiple times in the past that he gets mentally broken if a film doesn’t meet expectations. ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’, released in 2022, did not receive the expected response, which kept Aamir away from films for quite some time.
After that mental pressure and break, he is aiming for a comeback with ‘Sitare Zameen Par’. However, the controversy and negative publicity even before its release have raised questions about the film’s future.
Releasing on June 20th
‘Sitare Zameen Par’ is directed by R.S. Prasanna. Alongside Aamir Khan, Genelia Deshmukh plays a significant role in the film. The movie will primarily tell a humane story centered around children with special needs, carrying a social message. The film is scheduled to release on June 20th.
Now, it remains to be seen whether the audience will accept the film’s content and message despite the controversy. The tug-of-war between the audience’s emotions towards Aamir and the prevailing political climate will determine how smooth the journey of ‘Sitare Zameen Par’ will be.