Aamir Khan’s upcoming project will focus on Down Syndrome.
In 2007, Aamir Khan took on the role of director for the emotional drama Taare Zameen Par (TZP) where he starred alongside Darsheel Safary. The movie illuminated the lesser-known condition of dyslexia and resonated with the audience, becoming a critical and commercial triumph. Last year, Khan announced his upcoming film titled Sitaare Zameen Par (SZP) and now, it has been revealed that the film will focus on Down Syndrome.
In TZP, Khan portrayed a teacher who assists Safary’s character Ishaan Awasthi with his dyslexia. This time, the actor-filmmaker is focusing on sparking a dialogue about Down Syndrome. According to a source familiar with the project says “Just like TZP, Aamir Khan wanted to bring focus on another condition that gets stigmatised in our society through Sitaare Zameen Par. That’s when he found a heartfelt story that sheds light on Down Syndrome and what people dealing with that go through. He wants to handle the subject very sensitively and create an impact that makes people suffering from the syndrome be treated as equals.”
Additional information about the film is currently being kept confidential. It remains to be seen whether Khan will return as a director for the film or simply produce it. Genelia Deshmukh, who is part of the cast, will be seen in the movie set to premiere this Christmas.
Previously, during an interview with News18, Khan mentioned, “With Sitaare Zameen Par, we are moving 10 steps ahead with the same theme. TZP was an emotional film. (But) This film (SZP) will make you laugh. That film made you cry, this one will entertain you. The theme is the same. That’s why we kept this name very thoughtfully. We all have flaws, we all have weaknesses, but we all also have something special, so we are taking forward this theme”. He mentioned that in TZP, his character assisted the special child Ishaan but “in SZP, nine boys, who have their own issues, help me. It’s the opposite.”
For those who may not be familiar, Down Syndrome is a genetic condition that occurs due to abnormal cell division leading to additional genetic material from chromosome 21. It results in delays in development and intellectual abilities. It’s worth noting that the school visited by Khan’s character in TZP catered to children with special needs such as Down Syndrome. We contacted Khan and his team for a comment, but unfortunately, they were not available.
Source : Hindustan Times
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