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Trolling Begins: Aamir`s "Sitaare Zameen Par" Looks Familiar to `Champions`
Updated on: 14 May, 2025 05:16 PM IST |Sneha Sunojkumar
Is "Sitaare Zameen Par" too close for comfort to "Champions"? The internet thinks so!
The trailer launch of Aamir Khan`s upcoming film, "Sitaare Zameen Par," has been met with a polarized response online, as numerous viewers have pointed out strong resemblances to the Hollywood movie "Champions" (2023), which itself was a take on the Spanish film "Campeones" (2018). This has ignited a debate about the film`s originality, with some social media users ironically dubbing Khan a "perfectionist in copying."
The trailer introduces Khan as a coach with a tarnished reputation who finds himself leading a basketball team composed of individuals with intellectual disabilities. While some appreciated the heartwarming premise and saw echoes of Khan`s earlier success with "Taare Zameen Par`s" social message, a significant portion of the audience immediately noticed parallels with "Champions," which shares a strikingly similar narrative.
Online platforms have been flooded with side by side comparisons showcasing what many perceive as near identical scenes and comedic timing between the "Sitaare Zameen Par" trailer and key moments from "Champions." From the initial setup of the reluctant coach to specific humorous interactions and character dynamics, these similarities have become a central point of discussion.
One online commentator lamented, "After the `Forrest Gump` adaptation (`Laal Singh Chaddha`), one would have hoped for more original content." Another quipped sarcastically about the apparent close mirroring of scenes. Some expressed disappointment at the perceived lack of fresh ideas from an actor often associated with meticulous and thoughtful filmmaking.
Although "Sitaare Zameen Par" is acknowledged as an adaptation of "Campeones," the apparent fidelity to the source material, as suggested by the trailer, has left many feeling underwhelmed. Some viewers questioned the choice of basketball over a more widely followed Indian sport and expressed a desire for a more distinct Indian interpretation of the story.
However, the film also has its defenders, with some arguing that adaptations are a common practice in cinema and that "Sitaare Zameen Par`s" ultimate success will hinge on its emotional resonance and appeal to an Indian audience, many of whom may be unfamiliar with the original films.
Directed by R S Prasanna and featuring Genelia Deshmukh alongside Khan, "Sitaare Zameen Par" is slated for a June 20, 2025 release. The controversy sparked by the trailer has undoubtedly placed the film under greater scrutiny, leaving audiences to determine whether it offers a compelling adaptation or falls short of expectations in terms of originality.
Also Read: Sitaare Zameen Par Trailer: Aamir Khan Turns Basketball Coach; Netizens React
The trailer introduces Khan as a coach with a tarnished reputation who finds himself leading a basketball team composed of individuals with intellectual disabilities. While some appreciated the heartwarming premise and saw echoes of Khan`s earlier success with "Taare Zameen Par`s" social message, a significant portion of the audience immediately noticed parallels with "Champions," which shares a strikingly similar narrative.
Online platforms have been flooded with side by side comparisons showcasing what many perceive as near identical scenes and comedic timing between the "Sitaare Zameen Par" trailer and key moments from "Champions." From the initial setup of the reluctant coach to specific humorous interactions and character dynamics, these similarities have become a central point of discussion.
One online commentator lamented, "After the `Forrest Gump` adaptation (`Laal Singh Chaddha`), one would have hoped for more original content." Another quipped sarcastically about the apparent close mirroring of scenes. Some expressed disappointment at the perceived lack of fresh ideas from an actor often associated with meticulous and thoughtful filmmaking.
Although "Sitaare Zameen Par" is acknowledged as an adaptation of "Campeones," the apparent fidelity to the source material, as suggested by the trailer, has left many feeling underwhelmed. Some viewers questioned the choice of basketball over a more widely followed Indian sport and expressed a desire for a more distinct Indian interpretation of the story.
However, the film also has its defenders, with some arguing that adaptations are a common practice in cinema and that "Sitaare Zameen Par`s" ultimate success will hinge on its emotional resonance and appeal to an Indian audience, many of whom may be unfamiliar with the original films.
Directed by R S Prasanna and featuring Genelia Deshmukh alongside Khan, "Sitaare Zameen Par" is slated for a June 20, 2025 release. The controversy sparked by the trailer has undoubtedly placed the film under greater scrutiny, leaving audiences to determine whether it offers a compelling adaptation or falls short of expectations in terms of originality.
Also Read: Sitaare Zameen Par Trailer: Aamir Khan Turns Basketball Coach; Netizens React
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