Sitaare Zameen Par: Aamir Khan did consider age gap with Genelia Deshmukh, why he chose to go with it anyway
Aamir Khan's nephew Imran Khan's on-screen chemistry with Genelia Deshmukh in Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na is one of the most loved
Last Updated: 09.43 AM, Jun 09, 2025
One of the most debated topics among Bollywood is the age-gap with female leads. This debate was at peak when Salman Khan (Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan) romanced Rashmika Mandanna in Sikandar, and has crept back in as the next Khan, Aamir Khan, prepares for his film Sitaare Zameen Par's release. Aamir was questioned about age-gap with his female lead, Genelia D'Souza Deshmukh. Interestingly, Aamir's own nephew Imran Khan's chemistry with Genelia remains quite memorable.
Aamir Khan on age-gap with Genelia Deshmukh
Aamir Khan, last seen in Kajol's Salaam Venky, will be romancing Genelia D'Souza Deshmukh in his upcoming film, Sitaare Zameen Par. When asked about it, the actor acknowledged it and shared the same concern with The Indian Express, but he also had another point to make. Aamir feels that with VFX, actors can look younger (or older) than their age, and thus, he believes that it is no longer a concern.
Aamir Khan on romancing Genelia Deshmukh after nephew Imran Khan already received love for chemistry with her
Back when Aamir Khan's nephew Imran Khan was making his Bollywood debut with Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, little would he know that he and Genelia D'Souza Deshmukh were setting a standard for romance. The on-screen pair received much love and continue doing so till date. 15 years later, uncle Aamir Khan is seen romancing Genelia on-screen as they play husband and wife in Sitaare Zameen Par. Although acknowledging the thought, Aamir laughed it out as he went on to state, "That was a long time ago. And ab Imran bhi kaafi mere age ka ho gaya hai." Not just Aamir, Sitaare Zameen Par would see Genelia also back in Hindi films after a long gap.
About Sitaare Zameen Par
Directed by RS Prasanna of Shubh Mangal Saavdhan fame, Sitaare Zameen Par is the Hindi adaptation of Champions/Campeones and will see Taare Zameen Par actor Darsheel Safary too. The movie is scheduled for a theatrical-only release on June 20.