Aamir Khan Returns—But Is It Original?
Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par hit the ₹80 crore mark quickly—but critics say it’s too similar to Hollywood’s Champions, and even a frame-by-frame copy of the Spanish original Campeones .
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📸 Poster Snapshot
These visuals show Aamir and the kids—heartwarming—but copy‑cats argue the scenes are déjà vu.
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🔎 What Critics Say
Trailer backlash: social media users blasted it as “scene-to-scene” copying .
Moneycontrol called it a “frame-by-frame” remake, calling artistic integrity into question .
Some argue: kids shine bright, but Aamir feels gated by a worn-out template .
👍 Fans Push Back
Not all criticism has teeth:
Vir Das praises the film’s heart, saying it’s a welcome break from action-heavy fare .
Namita Thapar from Shark Tank India applauded its inclusive message and representation .
Strong box office and emotional reception suggest viewers are ready to forgive the familiarity .
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🧠 Our Take
1. Adaptation ≠ plagiarism if inspired thoughtfully—but this feels too literal.
2. The kids deliver sincere, authentic performances—why not build an entirely fresh framework around them?
3. Despite questions of originality, emotional resonance and positive representation makes it matter in 2025.
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🚨 Should Bollywood Care about “Copy-Paste” Criticism?
Creative originality vs emotional impact: what matters more?
Audiences are warming to familiar formats—but will fatigue set in?
