CBFC Approves Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par After Tussle Over Suggested Cuts

Aamir Khan is gearing up for his much anticipated return with Sitaare Zameen Par, the spiritual sequel to his 2007 cult classic Taare Zameen Par. The film, which focuses on specially abled children and features Aamir as a basketball coach recently faced an unexpected hurdle ahead of its release.

But after uncertainty, Khan’s highly anticipated film has officially been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), confirming its theatrical release on June 20, 2025.

While no public statement was issued by either party regarding the nature of the dispute, sources confirm the matter has now been resolved.

According to reports, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) had asked for two cuts in the film, which Aamir initially refused to implement, citing the creative integrity of the project. A source from Bollywood Hungama revealed, “The CBFC has asked for two cuts. Aamir Khan feels the film should be passed without these cuts. He and director RS Prasanna have made the film with a lot of thought. Certain scenes and dialogues, when seen in context, seem completely appropriate.”

Aamir was expected to meet the CBFC Examining Committee in an effort to resolve the issue. The source further added, “With Aamir Khan not accepting the cuts, the censor certificate wasn’t awarded to Sitaare Zameen Par. Aamir now plans to once again meet the CBFC Examining Committee on Monday and put forward his point of view. Hopefully, a solution will be achieved and the CBFC will pass the film on June 16. Once that’s done, the advance booking of the film will be thrown open. As per rules, cinemas can’t sell tickets in the absence of a censor certificate.”

Directed by R.S. Prasanna, it also stars Genelia Deshmukh, it is a remake of Spanish film Champions (2018).