President Droupadi Murmu recently watched a special screening of Aamir Khan's latest film, Sitaare Zameen Par, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, and lauded the film for its powerful message of diversity and inclusion. The President's appreciation highlights the film's potential to foster national dialogue and social understanding.

The President's official social media account shared a photo with Aamir Khan shortly after the screening, with the caption: "Acclaimed filmmaker and actor Shri Aamir Khan called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.”

Sitaare Zameen Par, directed by R.S. Prasanna, is considered a spiritual successor to Khan's 2007 film, Taare Zameen Par. While the earlier film addressed dyslexia, Sitaare Zameen Par shifts its focus to individuals with intellectual disabilities, such as Down Syndrome and autism, within the context of a basketball team. The movie is an official remake of the 2018 Spanish film, Campeones.

The film stars Aamir Khan as Gulshan Arora, a basketball coach with a troubled past, sentenced to community service that involves training a team of players with intellectual disabilities. The film chronicles his journey of personal growth as he learns valuable life lessons from his team. Genelia D'Souza plays Khan's wife. The film also introduces ten new actors, all of whom are neurodivergent, in the roles of the basketball players. These include Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar.

Critics have generally responded positively to Sitaare Zameen Par, praising its heartwarming narrative and its sensitive portrayal of individuals with intellectual disabilities. The film emphasizes inclusivity, conveying the message that people with intellectual disabilities are capable, independent, and empathetic. The film avoids reducing characters to labels, instead presenting their conditions as facets of their personalities. Many reviews highlight the film's success in balancing its social message with humor and entertainment. Aamir Khan's performance is generally seen as strong, and the performances of the debutant actors have been particularly praised for bringing authenticity and warmth to the film.

However, some critics have pointed out that the film relies on familiar tropes and that its narrative can be predictable. Some reviews suggest that the film does not achieve the same emotional depth as Taare Zameen Par, with some finding the storytelling somewhat contrived.

Sitaare Zameen Par has performed well at the box office. Released on June 21, 2025, the film has already crossed the ₹100 crore mark worldwide. Domestically, the film has surpassed the total earnings of Aamir Khan's previous film, Laal Singh Chaddha.

The film's music, composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya, also contributes to the film's emotional impact. Critics have noted Aamir Khan's willingness to share the spotlight with his co-actors, particularly the ten specially-abled actors, and his comfort in returning to the comedy genre.

The screening of Sitaare Zameen Par for President Murmu, along with the film's box office success and generally positive reviews, underscores the film's message about diversity.