From Lagaan to ‘Stars on Earth’: Five Milestones That Define Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan’s career has been punctuated by a series of high‑impact projects that have reshaped Indian cinema, a fact underscored by filmmaker Subhas Ghai in a recent Instagram tribute. Ghai’s post, shared ahead of the “Celebrity Cinema 2026” festival at Whistling Woods, enumerated five key milestones.

First, the 2001 epic *Lagaan* earned an Oscar nomination, putting Bollywood on the international awards radar. Second, the 2016 sports drama *Dangal* broke box‑office records across continents, especially in China, cementing Khan’s reputation as a global box‑office draw. Third, *Taare Zameen Par* (2007) opened a national conversation about dyslexia, changing how the condition is viewed in India.

The fourth milestone, according to Ghai, is the 2025 release *Stars on Earth*, a film centered on the aspirations of differently‑abled individuals, which resonated deeply with audiences and critics alike. Finally, Ghai praised Khan’s multifaceted role as an actor, producer, social activist, and visionary thinker, qualities that make him the most beloved figure on the big screen.

The upcoming “Celebrity Cinema 2026” event, scheduled for 7 October, will feature a marquee screening of *Stars on Earth*. The film, a remake of Spain’s *Champions* and a spiritual continuation of *Taare Zameen Par*, has already garnered positive box‑office numbers and can currently be streamed on Sony LIV.