Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par Screened for Autistic Kids in Ladakh

Following Aamir Khan’s statement highlighting his concern regarding the accessibility of Indian films across the country, his recent film, Sitaare Zameen Par, has achieved a remarkable feat by being showcased at the world’s highest-altitude theatre, situated at 11,562 feet in Ladakh.

On Saturday evening, a special screening of Sitaare Zameen Par was arranged at Picturetime’s Ladakh cinema hall for children with autism and their parents. The scenic mobile cinema hall welcomed seven children, 18 parents, and four staff members from Dr. Daichin’s Hopeful Steps Clinic, who were the organizers of the event.

The response was, as expected, very positive, with the children enjoying the adventure alongside Aamir Khan and the characters on screen, while the parents experienced an emotional moment as they watched the film in the hills, where access to big-screen entertainment is limited.

Sushil Chaudhary, Founder & CEO of Picturetime said, “During the Waves Summit, Aamir Khan had spoken about the deep emotional power of cinema and how it must be accessible to every Indian regardless of geography or circumstance. At Picturetime, that sentiment always stayed with us. Today, screening Sitaare Zameen Par at the world’s highest altitude theatre, for children with autism and their parents, is not just a show, it’s a moment of quiet fulfilment for what we believe cinema can and should do. We are deeply grateful to Dr. Daichin and Hopeful Steps Clinic for making this happen. To witness these children experience the magic of storytelling, in a space created just for them, is exactly the kind of purpose we envisioned when we built Picturetime.” 

Produced by Aamir Khan Productions, the film shows the actor as a suspended basketball coach who is required to perform community service by coaching a team of players with disabilities in preparing for a tournament. A spiritual sequel to Aamir’s successful 2007 film, Taare Zameen Par, this film has become one of the year’s biggest successes. 

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