Genelia Deshmukh says working with Aamir Khan in ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ feels ‘incredibly special’, reveals her role is ‘deeply human’

Genelia Deshmukh is back on the big screen, and this time, she’s teaming up with none other than Aamir Khan. The 'Ved' actress recently opened up about her role in the upcoming film ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ and called the experience “incredibly special.”The emotional sports drama, which is set to release on 20 June, sees Aamir playing a strict basketball coach who ends up training a group of intellectually disabled children. Genelia plays his love interest in the film, and though her role is short, it’s left a strong mark on her.A dream collaboration for GeneliaAfter staying away from Bollywood for some time, Genelia is excited to be part of something meaningful again. Talking about the film with IANS, she said, “Collaborating with Aamir Khan productions after all these years feels incredibly special. This role is unlike anything I’ve done before! It’s emotional, layered, and deeply human. I’m truly grateful for the love the trailer has received, and I can’t wait for audiences to experience the film.”Her return to Aamir Khan’s production house is also a bit of a full-circle moment. Fans still remember her as the lovable Aditi from ‘Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na’, which was backed by Aamir. While that film was a light-hearted love story, ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ is more intense and emotional.Aamir Khan like you’ve never seen beforeThe recently released trailer gave fans a glimpse of Aamir Khan in a completely new role. Far from the gentle art teacher he played in ‘Taare Zameen Par’, this time Aamir is a grumpy, frustrated basketball coach. He’s short-tempered, tough, and not easy to please, but he’s given the task of training a team of special children.The makers shared the trailer with the caption, “1 Tingu Basketball Coach, 10 Toofani SITAARE aur unki journey. Watch #SitaareZameenPar #SabkaApnaApnaNormal, 20th June Only In Theatres. Trailer Out Now!" The trailer hints at a journey of growth, not just for the children but for Aamir’s character too. It promises laughs, tears, and plenty of feel-good moments.Meet the young stars of the filmOne of the film’s highlights is its young cast. Along with Aamir and Genelia, ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ features 10 fresh faces, Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. These young actors play the team of children who are seen training under Aamir’s character. Their presence brings a sense of honesty and charm to the film, and their bond with the coach seems to be at the heart of the story.Aamir’s big comeback after two yearsThe film also marks Aamir Khan’s return to acting after his 2022 release ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’. After taking a short break from films, Aamir is back with a role that is emotional, powerful and different from anything he’s done before.