Jun 23, 2025

10 lessons from Sitaare Zameen Par

Kriti Sonali

About disabilities

Every wrong thing said by basketball coach Gulshan about people with learning disabilities is brought up later and turned into sage advice.

Inclusion isn't charity—it's a right

Through every scene, Sitaare Zameen Par reflects how everyone needs a chance to belong—whether in classrooms, courts, or communities.

More than entertainment

For Indian parents navigating learning differences, autism, or developmental delays, this film offers more than entertainment.

'Normal' is subjective

Aamir Khan-starrer emphasises how “normal” can be different for everyone.

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Aamir’s coach character starts off insensitive toward young adults with learning disabilities. But as the story unfolds, he learns to respect their unique strengths and challenges, showing how powerful empathy can be.

Learning is for everyone

While as a coach, Aamir came to teach the special young adults the game, he got many learning from them about humility, patience, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Fight your fears

You are never too young or old to win over your fears.

Representation matters

The film breaks many stereotypes and showing beauty in real sense.

Second chances

Life often gives us second change and we should aim to make the best of it.

Winning is not always important

Sitaare Zameen Par shows winning is not everything, whether it is in a sport or in life.

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