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Aamir Khan Productions thanks Multiplex Association of India

Sharing the statement of Multiplex Association of India on their official Instagram account, Aamir Khan Productions wrote in the caption: “Grateful for the overwhelming love and support MAI (red heart emoticon).”

In the statement, Kamal Gianchandani, the President of MAI, said, “Aamir Khan has always been a filmmaker who puts the audience first. His decision to bring Sitaare Zameen Par exclusively to cinemas is a significant show of confidence in theatres and the shared magic of the moviegoing experience. Indian exhibitors thank Aamir Khan for standing by theatres. As we continue to welcome audiences with renewed energy and world-class films, Sitaare Zammen Par will remain a shining example of cinema’s resilience and its irreplaceable magic.”

Meanwhile, Devang Sampat, Managing Director, Cinépolis India, added, “Aamir Khan has always been a filmmaker who creates for the theatrical experience. His decision to back cinemas with Sitaare Zameen Par is a significant moment for all of us. It’s not just a film release; it’s a message of unwavering belief in theatres. We’re incredibly grateful to Aamir Khan Productions for boldly standing by cinemas. Sitaare Zameen Par is exactly the kind of film that brings people to theatres, thoughtful, moving, and made for a collective experience.”

In Sitaare Zameen Par, Aamir plays a basketball coach training a team of players with special needs. It also stars Genelia D’Souza. A spiritual sequel to the 2007 hit film Taare Zameen Par, Sitaare Zameen Par is directed by RS Prasanna. The film has crossed ₹60 crore at the box office in India within 4 days of release.