Aamir Khan Equates Remakes With Shakespeare's Adaptations, Calls The Discussion 'Useless'

Actor Aamir Khan is all set to return to the big screen with his upcoming most-anticipated movie Sitaare Zameen Par. The film also stars Genelia D'souza as the female lead. The film is a remake of the Spanish film Campeones. As Sitaare Zameen Par receives flak online, Aamir Khan has now defended remakes.

Speaking about remakes on Raj Shamani's podcast, Khan said, "After Laal Singh (Chaddha), a lot of people told me, 'you are making a remake again'. Laal Singh was trolled heavily for being a remake. But I am a different kind of person. I don't understand practical things. I don't have any problem with a remake, and I don't feel my creativity is diminishing at all. For me, it is new work. Someone else made this story, and I am giving it my perspective."

Aamir went on to state, "People still do Shakespeare to this day. Even today, the number one playwright in theatre is Shakespeare, worldwide. Even today, his plays are adapted in every language. And we praise it. Kyun bhai? Remake hai, usko band karo (Why though? It's a remake, shut it). Aap apna naatak likho na, Shakespeare ka kyun kar rahe ho aaj tak (You write your own play, why are you doing Shakespeare). This is wrong thinking. When I adapt Shakespeare, I am putting my energies into it. I find this discussion on remakes useless."

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About the film: Made under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions, Sitaare Zameen Par stars Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh in lead roles along with the 10 rising stars. The lyrics are penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya and music is composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. The screenplay is written By Divy Nidhi Sharma.

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