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Aamir Khan will bring Christmas cheer this year with his upcoming film, Sitaare Zameen Par. This project promises to be both emotionally resonant and entertaining. The film, which marks Khan’s return to socially conscious filmmaking, addresses the challenges and triumphs of people with Down syndrome. Based on the Spanish sports drama. Champions, Sitaare Zameen Par is directed by RS Prasanna and started filming earlier this year. The film is scheduled for Christmas release.
The story revolves around Khan, who plays a headstrong but ultimately kind-hearted basketball coach. As part of his community service, he is tasked with leading a Special Olympics basketball team. This team is anything but ordinary – it’s packed with talented people with various learning disabilities. News from the sets hints at a captivating narrative centered on the Paralympic Games, a prestigious international sporting event for differently-abled athletes.
It was earlier reported that the actor and the crew would be heading to New Delhi for the shoot. However, there is a twist! Filming in Delhi, the capital of India, has become considerably expensive. According to a Hindustan Times report, filming permits for iconic locations like the Rajiv Chowk metro station and the international airport are priced high. Due to these increasing costs, Sitaare Zameen Par’s Delhi’s schedule has been reduced significantly. Originally planned for a month, filming will now be reduced to just 8 to 10 days in July. The team is likely to recreate some Delhi scenes in other locations like Lucknow or Madhya Pradesh to stay within the budget.
A source previously revealed to the publication that the film would be shot extensively in Delhi, with iconic locations like Lal Qila (Red Fort), Lodhi Garden, Purani Dilli (Old Delhi) and Tyagraj Stadium as the backdrop. “The schedule is set for one month, between May and June. For the filming, the children will enjoy several Paralympic Games. The schedule is set for one month, between May and June. The kids will enjoy various Paralympics for the shoot,” the source said, adding, “It will be shot at different locations in Delhi including Lal Qila, Lodhi Garden, Purani Dilli and Tyagraj Stadium. “It is being shot in various parts of Delhi as they do not want all the children to travel to the NCR regions.”
Directed by RS Prasanna, the film began shooting in February 2024 and is scheduled to hit theaters on Christmas.
Interestingly, a few weeks ago, Bollywood Hungama reported that Raid 2, starring Ajay Devgn, has completed its final schedule in New Delhi. Interestingly, Raid 2 began earlier this year on January 6, 2024. The source continued, “The makers had meticulously planned the shoot. “Everything went as planned and in less than four months filming will conclude.” Apart from Delhi and Lucknow, Raid 2 It was also filmed in Mumbai and Rajasthan.
However, Hindustan Times reports that the Ajay Devgn starrer also opted for a similar module to cut costs. “They shot in the city for four days, including India Gate, and then 47 days in Lucknow. Currently, 20-25 films are being shot in Lucknow thanks to grants and quick permissions,” said a production person.
Both Raid and Raid 2 They are directed by Raj Kumar Gupta. Everything is scheduled to be released in theaters on November 15 of this year. Raid 2 is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak and Krishan Kumar. The film is presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series and is a Panorama Studios production.
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