Riteish Deshmukh calls wife Genelia's Sitaare Zameen Par 'Best film of the year'

IANS June 21, 2025 459 views

Riteish Deshmukh has showered praise on his wife Genelia and Aamir Khan's latest film, Sitaare Zameen Par. He called it the best movie of the year, highlighting its emotional depth and stellar performances. The actor also lauded the director and technical team for their exceptional work. The film has opened to widespread acclaim from critics and audiences alike.

"Please do yourself a favour — go watch the best film of the year!" - Riteish Deshmukh
Mumbai, June 20: Actor Riteish Deshmukh has termed wife Genelia D'Souza's "Sitaare Zameen Par" with Aamir Khan as "the best film of the year".

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Riteish calls Sitaare Zameen Par an emotional experience

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Praises Genelia's magical screen presence

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Credits Aamir Khan's nuanced performance

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Film receives acclaim from industry peers

The 'Housefull 5' actor penned an appreciation note on his Instagram handle that read, "Please do yourself a favour — go watch the best film of the year! #SitaareZameenPar is not just a movie, it’s an experience. It makes you laugh, it makes you cry — and by the time it ends, it leaves you a better human being."

"The true ‘sitaares’ of this film are the children — absolutely phenomenal performances that steal your heart and never let go," he added.

Calling Aamir Bollywood's finest actor, he added, "Aamir Khan once again proves why he’s one of the finest actors this country has ever seen. His performance is deeply layered, incredibly nuanced, and profoundly moving."

Praising his better half, Riteish wrote, "@geneliad is pure magic on screen. She lights up every frame with her presence — her eyes say everything, and I say this not just as a husband, but as a genuine fan of her craft."

Giving a shout-out to the director, he went on to share, "@rs.prasanna — take a bow, captain! You’ve created a film that is beautiful, honest, and timeless."

"@divynidhisharma — your words are the soul of this story, beating with empathy and truth.

@nikhilkovale — the production design feels lived-in and authentic, grounding the emotion in a world that feels heartbreakingly real. @shankarehsaanloy ‘s music is pure @aamirkhanproductions," Riteish concluded by praising the technical crew of "Sitaare Zameen Par".

Earlier, actress Tisca Chopra, who has been a part of Aamir Khan's "Taare Zameen Par" also showered "Sitaare Zameen Par" with love and admiration.

Posting a happy photo with the film's team, Tisca penned on her IG, "What Aamir does, only Aamir does. Had the absolute fortune of watching Sitaare Zameen Par, directed by the immensely talented @rs.prasanna, with the entire cast and crew last night.."

Lauding Aamir, she added, "Having worked with Aamir on Taare Zameen Par and followed his extraordinary body of work over the years, my admiration for him—as both an actor and a filmmaker—only continues to grow."

Released on Friday, "Sitaare Zameen Par" has opened to positive reviews.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Saw Sitaare Zameen Par yesterday and it's truly heartwarming! Genelia was outstanding, and Aamir Khan as usual - perfection. The child actors deserve all the praise they're getting. This film reminds us why we love meaningful cinema ❤️
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the film's message, I feel the storyline was too similar to Taare Zameen Par. Aamir is brilliant as always, but Bollywood needs more original concepts rather than spiritual sequels. Still, good family watch.
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Ananya M.
Riteish's support for Genelia is so sweet! Power couple goals 💑 The film made me cry buckets - especially the scene where the little girl talks about her dreams. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy's music is the cherry on top!
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Vikram J.
As a teacher, I found this film particularly moving. It highlights issues our education system still faces. Hope it creates awareness like Taare Zameen Par did years back. More schools should organize screenings for parents and educators.
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Sunita P.
Genelia's comeback is everything! She brings such natural warmth to her roles. The film is good but I wish they'd cast someone other than Aamir - we've seen him in this space before. Fresh faces would've been nice.
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Karan D.
Watched it with my kids - we all loved it! Though my 10-year old asked why all emotional films about children have to make them cry so much 😂 But seriously, this is the kind of content Bollywood should make more often.

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