Actor Darsheel Safary, who won hearts with his role alongside Aamir Khan in the acclaimed 2007 film Taare Zameen Par, has opened up about why he chooses not to ask Aamir for work. In a recent chat with Mid-day, Darsheel also shared his thoughts on Aamir’s latest release, Sitaare Zameen Par, which is a spiritual sequel to their earlier film.
Darsheel on Not Seeking Work from Aamir
Darsheel revealed that he prefers to earn roles on his own merit and avoids seeking favours from Aamir. He said, “Whatever work I've done after the pandemic has been through zero contacts. Auditions and screen tests allow me to understand whether I'm able to do [a role] and also help producers and directors understand if I fit it.”
Addressing why he doesn’t reach out to Aamir for opportunities, he added, “People get upset that I don't ask Aamir for work. But I feel too shy to do that. He is not my brother so I can call him and say, 'Please get me a script.' My chosen path has been to [only] send him best wishes, like a text on his birthday. It's just how I preferred it.”
About Taare Zameen Par
Released in 2007, Taare Zameen Par was produced and directed by Aamir Khan. The film starred Aamir and Darsheel Safary in lead roles, with Tanay Chheda, Vipin Sharma, and Tisca Chopra in key supporting parts. The film remains a milestone in Indian cinema for its sensitive portrayal of childhood dyslexia and the education system.
About Sitaare Zameen Par
Sitaare Zameen Par, which hit theatres last Friday, has been performing well at the Indian box office, collecting over ₹30 crore within just two days of release. Directed by RS Prasanna and produced by Aamir Khan, Aparna Purohit, and Ravi Bhagchandka, the film carries forward themes of inclusivity and empowerment.
Written by Divy Nidhi Sharma, the film features Aamir Khan as a basketball coach mentoring ten differently-abled individuals. The cast also includes Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. The film marks Aamir’s return to the big screen after Laal Singh Chaddha (2022).
