Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is under social media scrutiny again, this time for his upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par. The movie is being called out by netizens for its striking similarity to the Spanish hit Campeones, with many online users alleging that the Indian film mirrors the original frame by frame.
The trailer for Sitaare Zameen Par had initially sparked emotional reactions for its focus on children with special needs and their journey through sports. However, sharp-eyed audiences soon began drawing comparisons with Campeones, a 2018 Spanish film that revolves around a similar storyline — a disgraced coach tasked with training a basketball team of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Clips from both films have surfaced on social media, highlighting nearly identical scenes, camera angles, and emotional beats. While Bollywood has often looked to foreign films for inspiration, the degree of similarity here has triggered debate about originality and creative ethics.
Aamir Khan, often praised as a perfectionist and a socially conscious filmmaker, hasn’t responded to the allegations yet. Meanwhile, fans are split, some defending the film as an adaptation with a local heart, while others are disappointed with what they perceive as creative laziness.
With the film’s release approaching, the controversy continues to build momentum. Whether this backlash affects its reception remains to be seen, but the conversation around plagiarism and artistic honesty has certainly been reignited.
