Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par is the talk of the town for many reasons.
After the failure of Laal Singh Chaddha, which audiences criticised for being an Indian dupe of Forrest Gump, people are curious to see what Aamir has in store this time. However, Sitaare Zameen Par is already under fire largely because it, too, is a remake.
The film has received a mixed response. For every person excited to see it, there’s someone already criticising it.
With its release just around the corner, many are saying they won’t watch it because it appears to be a frame-by-frame copy of a Spanish film.
However, people often forget that Aamir still has a loyal fan base that will show up no matter what. Regardless of how the film turns out, his fans will come to the big screens to support their favourite star.
Moreover, only a handful of cinephiles who watch international cinema, like French and Spanish films, even know that this is a remake or how closely it follows the original.
For the rest of the audience, unaware of the source material, they are more than willing to give Aamir’s story a chance.
If the film resonates with Indian audiences, particularly in a family setting, it won’t take long for Sitaare Zameen Par to win hearts.
The film might not have a massive opening, but if the content connects with viewers, it could perform really well at the box office.
No matter how good the film is, there will always be a section of people who criticise it. But if Sitaare Zameen Par truly manages to touch hearts the way it promises to, many will gladly overlook the fact that it’s a remake and simply enjoy the story Aamir is trying to tell.
