By Entertainment Desk | July 13, 2025
Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par achieved an extraordinary feat as it was screened at the world’s highest altitude theatre, located 11,562 feet above sea level in Ladakh.
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The movie was showcased at a breathtaking location, Picturetime’s mobile digital theatre, surrounded by Ladakh’s majestic landscape.
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The screening was exclusively arranged for seven autistic children, accompanied by 18 parents and four staff members from Dr. Daichin’s Hopeful Steps Clinic.
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Children laughed and cheered throughout the film, connecting deeply with the fun-filled adventures onscreen. Meanwhile, parents were moved to tears witnessing their children experience such joy in a rare setting.
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Aamir Khan had previously expressed concern over cinema’s limited reach in remote regions.
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Sushil Chaudhary, the Founder of Picturetime, thanked Dr. Daichin and the Hopeful Steps Clinic for their invaluable support, emphasising how collaborative efforts can create magical experiences.
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The film stars Aamir as a suspended coach who helps children with disabilities train for a tournament, a tale that mirrors the empowerment and inclusion seen in the Ladakh screening itself.
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A spiritual successor to Taare Zameen Par (2007), the film brings back Aamir’s charm in a feel-good narrative that mixes humour with heart, winning over critics and audiences alike.
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Alongside Aamir and Genelia D’Souza, the film introduces 10 talented debutants, each playing children with special needs, adding authenticity and freshness to the emotional journey on screen.
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