Actor Aamir Khan makes special appearance as Special Olympics Bharat organises screening of Sitaare Zameen Par

The screening of Sitaare Zameen Par is more than just watching a film; it is an experience that reinforces our belief in the boundless capabilities of our Special Olympics Bharat athletes.Mr. Aamir Khan’s presence and his heartfelt interaction with our children further amplify this message, inspiring not only our athletes but also the wider community to embrace diversity and celebrate every talent- Dr. Mallika Nadda, President, Special Olympics Bharat

Rakesh Thapliyal

New  Delhi: Special Olympics Bharat, on Monday, June 23, hosted a special screening of the critically acclaimed film Sitaare Zameen Par, reinforcing its commitment to promoting inclusion and celebrating the abilities of individuals with intellectual disabilities. The event was also marked with the presence of the movie’s producer Mr. Aamir Khan, who is also starring in the film in the leading role, lead actor Genelia Deshmukh, director, R.S. Prasanna and other co-stars.

Following the screening, Mr. Khan spent valuable time interacting with the athletes, engaging in warm conversations and sharing moments that will be cherished by all. The movie aims to promote inclusion of individuals with intellectual disabilities in the world of sports which deeply connects with the historic performances delivered by SO Bharat athletes at the World Games in recent years.

Dr. Mallika Nadda, President, Special Olympics Bharat, emphasized the importance of such events in creating a more inclusive society and said, “The screening of Sitaare Zameen Par is more than just watching a film; it is an experience that reinforces our belief in the boundless capabilities of our Special Olympics Bharat athletes.”

“Mr. Aamir Khan’s presence and his heartfelt interaction with our children further amplify this message, inspiring not only our athletes but also the wider community to embrace diversity and celebrate every talent,” she added.

The event created an atmosphere of warmth, acceptance and motivation, reinforcing Special Olympics Bharat’s ongoing efforts to integrate individuals with intellectual disabilities into mainstream society through sports, education and community engagement.

About Special Olympics Bharat

Special Olympics Bharat is a National Sports Federation accredited by Special Olympics Inc. USA, to conduct sports and development programs all over India. Special Olympics is a global inclusion movement using sport, health, education, and leadership programs every day around the world to end discrimination against and empower people with intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics Bharat is recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India as a National Sports Federation for the development of Sports for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities. It is incumbent to inform that Special Olympics and Paralympics are separate entities wherein the former reaches out to Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and the latter to those with physical challenges. SO Bharat has over 1.5 million Athletes registered across all the States and Union Territories of India.