There’s no denying the deep-rooted mutual respect between veteran lyricist-screenwriter Javed Akhtar and actor-filmmaker Aamir Khan. Their bond, built over decades of creative synergy and shared cinematic values, was once again on display when Akhtar took to social media to congratulate Khan on the strong box office performance of his latest film, Sitaare Zameen Par.
Javed Akhtar congratulates Aamir Khan, applauds box office leap of Sitaare Zameen Par: “Who says good films have no takers in the audience”
“So happy to learn about the record leap that Sitaare Zameen Par has taken at the box office on the second day. Who says good films have no takers in the audience? Congratulations to Aamir Khan and his team,” tweeted Akhtar, applauding the film’s growing momentum among audiences.
So happy to learn about the record leap that sitaaray Zameen per has taken at the box office on the second day . Who says good films have no takers in the audience. Congratulations to Aamir khan and his team .
— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) June 22, 2025
Earlier this year in March, PVR INOX announced a special film festival titled Aamir Khan: Cinema Ka Jadugar, celebrating the superstar’s illustrious contribution to Indian cinema ahead of his 60th birthday on March 14, 2025. The trailer launch event for the festival was graced by none other than Javed Akhtar, further underlining the warmth and admiration shared between the two.
Their long-standing association also features moments of creative disagreement, which both have acknowledged with grace and humour. In a recent episode of Aap Ki Adalat, Aamir recalled how Javed Akhtar had once advised him against making Lagaan. When asked if Javed Akhtar had discouraged the project, Aamir responded: “Haan, unhone aisa kaha tha. Lekin ye unka badappan hai ki unhone na sirf is baat ko maana, balki kain jagah is kisse ko sunaya bhi.”
जावेद अख्तर ने आमिर खान को फिल्म ‘लगान’ करने से क्यों किया था मना ?
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— India TV (@indiatvnews) June 14, 2025
He added that Akhtar was skeptical about a film set in a village with a hero in a dhoti and songs with themes reminiscent of the Ramayana. According to Akhtar, back then, Lagaan had “all the qualities of a flop film.” But history proved otherwise — Lagaan not only became a box office success but also a landmark in Indian cinema, both commercially and critically.
Coming back to Sitaare Zameen Par, directed by RS Prasanna under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions, it was released on June 20. The film also stars Genelia Deshmukh.
More Pages: Sitaare Zameen Par Box Office Collection , Sitaare Zameen Par Movie Review
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