A recent video has captured Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan in a deeply emotional moment, as he was moved to tears while reading a heartfelt letter from a fan. The letter, penned by a viewer of his latest film 'Sitaare Zameen Par', resonated strongly with the actor, highlighting the movie's impact on audiences.
The fan shared a touching experience of watching 'Sitaare Zameen Par' with his specially-abled brother. According to the fan, his brother's first words after watching the film were, "Yeh bilkul hum jaise hai na? (They are just like us, right?)". This simple yet profound statement deeply touched the fan, who realized the power of representation on screen and the film's ability to open doors to unseen worlds. He expressed his gratitude to Aamir Khan for making a film that gave voice and visibility to the experiences of countless children.
The emotional note also revealed a personal anecdote from 28 years ago, when the fan's brother had met Aamir Khan during a film shoot. He recounted Aamir's patience, kindness, and sweetness during their interaction, mentioning that the photo from that day is still treasured in their living room. The fan ended the letter with a heartfelt request for Aamir Khan to meet his brother again on his birthday.
'Sitaare Zameen Par' features Aamir Khan as a disgraced basketball coach assigned to mentor a group of specially-abled children as part of his community service. The movie also stars Genelia Deshmukh and ten new actors. Directed by R. S. Prasanna, the film has been praised for its heartwarming narrative and has struck a deep chord with audiences.
Aamir Khan Productions shared the fan's letter on Instagram, emphasizing the deep impact of 'Sitaare Zameen Par'. The film has been lauded for its sensitive portrayal of a delicate topic, becoming a voice for many and moving audiences across the country. The overwhelming response to the film has prompted many viewers to express their gratitude to Aamir Khan for bringing such stories to the big screen.
This isn't the first time Aamir Khan has been recognized for his work through fan letters. Actress Urmila Matondkar wrote him a fan letter after being stunned by his performance in the 1995 film 'Rangeela'.