Darsheel Safary thought it might be 'cool' to be a part of Sitaare Zameen Par; calls himself a 'zariya' in Taare Zameen Par

Jun 24, 2025 01:04 PM IST

Darsheel Safary additionally mentioned that he’s “okay with not being part of Sitaare Zameen Par”, including that he feels “fortunate to be part of that legacy”.

Darsheel Safary, who essayed the function of Ishaan Awasthi in Taare Zameen Par, has spoken about not being part of Aamir Khan’s new movie Sitaare Zameen Par. Speaking with News18, Darsheel revealed that there “might have been days” when he thought it will be “cool” to be a part of the RS Prasanna directorial. He additionally referred to as himself a “zariya (medium)” in Taare Zameen Par.

Darsheel Safary opened up about Taare Zameen Par and Sitaare Zameen Par.

Darsheel Safary talks about not starring in Sitaare Zameen Par

Darsheel Safary talked about when he wished to be part of Sitaare Zameen Par. He mentioned, “Having possessiveness is a pure emotion, so there might need been days the place I assumed ‘it’d have been cool if I used to be part of Sitaare Zameen Par. But then, if you happen to take a look at the larger image, you’re delivering the perfect product in essentially the most pure, natural manner. If it doesn’t match, it simply doesn’t.”

Darsheel Safary on his Taare Zameen Par journey

He additionally opened up about his journey with Taare Zameen Par. “I’ve at all times recognized that this movie, Taare Zameen Par, is just not about me… Main bas ek zariya tha (I used to be only a medium). All our characters in Taare Zameen Par had been mediums. It was by no means mine. That’s what Aamir sir should have thought whereas making the movie, as a result of their determination issues and the viewers ought to have enjoyable. I’m all okay with me not being part of Sitaare Zameen Par. I simply really feel fortunate to be part of that legacy.”

About Taare Zameen Par

The 2007 movie was produced and directed by Aamir. Apart from Aamir and Darsheel, it additionally starred Tanay Chheda, Vipin Sharma and Tisca Chopra.

About Sitaare Zameen Par

Sitaare Zameen Par, which launched in theatres on Friday, has been doing properly in India. The movie is produced by Aamir alongside Aparna Purohit and Ravi Bhagchandka. Sitaare Zameen Par focuses on themes of inclusivity and empowerment. Aamir takes on the function of a basketball coach who mentors ten differently-abled people within the movie.

Alongside Aamir, the movie additionally stars Aroush Datta, Ashish Pendse, Ayush Bhansali, Gopi Krishna Varma, Naman Mishra, Rishabh Jain, Rishi Shahani, Samvit Desai, Simran Mangeshkar and Vedant Sharma.