Aamir’s Stars in Trouble: Trolls to Strike Again?

Aamir Khan finally dropped the trailer for Sitaare Zameen Par yesterday, and frankly, it is one of the most unique films any mainstream actor has dared to be a part of, despite it being a remake.

While some people are criticising the film for being a remake, others are attacking it on the grounds that they do not want to support an “anti-national,” referring to Aamir Khan.

During the Pahalgam attacks, Aamir did not post anything specifically about the incident or express support for the Indian government’s actions. This led many on social media to brand him as anti-national, claiming he doesn’t care about the country.

#BoycottSitaareZameenPar is now trending on X (formerly Twitter), with users highlighting how other celebrities openly expressed support for the government, while Aamir remained silent.

This has further reignited discussions about his past meeting with the Turkish First Lady, which again made people question his loyalty to India.

In response, many others have pointed out that Aamir Khan is not personally active on social media. However, his production house did post about Operation Sindoor and shared their gratitude toward the armed forces.

While the debate over separating the art from the artist continues, it’s clear that some groups are turning every issue into a Hindu-Muslim or nationalist debate.

Aamir Khan has taken a bold step by participating in a film that veers from the usual commercial formula. He has already done so much for the country by representing India globally with films like Lagaan and Laapataa Ladies. He doesn’t need to prove his loyalty to the public.

Loyalty is not just proven through words or by uploading stories and posts on social media — sometimes, it is shown through actions, something people who can’t think beyond social media activities fail to understand.

Given the backlash Aamir is facing, it raises deeper questions about the future of the Hindi film industry if such controversies continue to cloud creative expression.

It also sparks a wider debate: Is cinema required to reflect national loyalty? Can films that don’t overtly scream patriotism, or end with a loud “Jai Hind,” survive in this environment?