Kevadia (Gujarat) [India], January 26: Actor Aamir Khan, who attended the Republic Day 2025 celebrations at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, shared exciting updates on his upcoming projects, including the much-awaited sequel to Taare Zameen Par, titled Sitaare Zameen Par.
While discussing his experience at the 2025 Republic Day celebrations, Aamir was asked about filming plans for his upcoming projects in Gujarat. He revealed that the climax of Sitaare Zameen Par was shot in Vadodara. “The sequel to Taare Zameen Par is Sitaare Zameen Par, and the climax of the movie was shot in Vadodara,” he said.
After 16 years, Aamir has reunited with actor Darsheel Safary, who portrayed the young Ishaan in the original film. Reflecting on his long connection with the state, Aamir also spoke about the transformation of Gujarat over the years. “When I was younger, many of my father’s films were shot in Gujarat. I was very small at the time, and I would visit. Today, all those memories have come rushing back,” he shared.
Aamir noted the significant changes in Vadodara, saying, “There have been a lot of changes in Vadodara. There are many luxurious buildings now, and the roads have improved significantly. When I first came here, I was probably around 12 years old. A lot has changed since then.”
Discussing Gujarat’s rich filmmaking history, Aamir expressed his enthusiasm for future projects in the region. “Gujarat has been closely associated with filmmaking for a long time. It’s a vibrant place with a strong connection to cinema, culture, and art. From the film industry’s perspective, we would definitely love to come here and shoot,” he said.
Aamir also provided an update on Sitaare Zameen Par, which follows Ishaan’s journey. He mentioned that the film is scheduled for release by the end of this year, aiming for a Christmas debut. “My next film as a lead actor is Sitaare Zameen Par. We are trying to release it by the end of this year, around Christmas. It’s an entertaining film, and I really like the story. We have already started shooting,” he confirmed.
In addition to acting, Aamir Khan is producing Sitaare Zameen Par, which is expected to feature Genelia in a significant role.