Aamir Khan lauded the success of 'Saiyaara,' attributing its popularity among Gen Z to a generational shift in content preferences and emotional storytelling. He aims to create films that resonate with diverse audiences, celebrating 'Saiyaara's' debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. Khan also announced 'Sitaare Zameen Par' will release globally on YouTube on August 1, 2025.
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