Aamir Khan Productions has announced a deeply personal documentary titled Sitaaron Ke Sitaare, shifting the spotlight from actors to the parents who raised and supported the neurodivergent performers seen in Sitaare Zameen Par. Directed by Shaanib Bakshi, the film is set for a theatrical release on December 19.
The documentary captures the emotional journeys of parents navigating social stigma, institutional indifference and everyday challenges while raising children with special needs. In the trailer, one mother recalls how &ldquo;society, teachers and even doctors made us feel small,&rdquo; while another describes the moment her child was finally recognised when the production house reached out.
Aamir Khan also features prominently in the film, reflecting on the bonds formed during the making of Sitaare Zameen Par. &ldquo;For me, the parents are the real stars,&rdquo; he says, underlining the film&rsquo;s core message,&nbsp; that behind every resilient child is a family that fought silent battles.
Positioned as a companion piece to Sitaare Zameen Par, the documentary adds emotional depth to the larger narrative of inclusion and empathy. By foregrounding parental voices often unheard, Sitaaron Ke Sitaare promises to be less about cinema and more about courage, care and quiet strength.

‘Sitaaron Ke Sitaare’ shines light on parents behind Sitaare Zameen Par actors

Stories Behind Sitaare Zameen Par

‘Sitaaron Ke Sitaare’ shines light on parents behind Sitaare Zameen Par actors

December 16, 2025 | 15:17 IST