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Low Buzz, High Stakes: Superstar Takes IPL’s Help

Cricket and Bollywood have always had a special bond in India, and both worlds come together to create some amazing moments.

The IPL finale is a cultural event that gets millions of viewers from all over the country, cutting across languages and regions.

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It’s not just about cricket – it’s about entertainment, star power and national unity. Against this backdrop, Aamir Khan’s decision to promote Sitaare Zameen Par during the IPL 2025 finale by joining the Bhojpuri commentary team is a smart move.

By joining the commentary team along with actor-politician Ravi Kishan, Aamir is reaching out to the massive cricket loving audience and more specifically to the regional audience in their own language.

This adds a new flavour to the film’s promotion beyond the usual interviews and trailers.

Aamir’s willingness to get into the commentary box, share match predictions and interact with cricket experts brings a personal and fun element to the campaign.

He had used Bhojpuri in his earlier films like PK and bringing that element to a live sports event will generate curiosity and goodwill.

Also involving the cast of Sitaare Zameen Par in pre-match shows will increase the film’s visibility especially with the new young faces in the film.

Overall this Bollywood-cricket crossover is a smart way to maximize the reach and hype for Sitaare Zameen Par before June 20, 2025.

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Manaswini K

Manaswini is a senior writer with extensive experience covering Telugu cinema, as well as the broader Indian film landscape, including Bollywood, Tamil, and other regional industries. With a strong focus on NRI (Non-R…

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