Sitaare Zameen Par: Will Aamir Khan’s new film rewrite the script for the neurodivergent? | Health
Rishabh Jain is in his late 20s. He loves baking cookies, enjoys spreading laughter through comedy, and most of all, he is passionate about acting. Ever since he was 7 years old, Rishabh has been the “family entertainer” at his home and dreamt of seeing himself on the big screen. His dream is finally coming true. Rishabh, who has been braving the lesser-known Fragile X Syndrome, is one of the 10 neurodivergent individuals who are making their Bollywood debut with Aamir Khan’s upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par. Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par celebrates neurodivergent voices on-screen. Disability rights advocates hope that this casting of authentic people dealing with Autism, Down’s Syndrome and Fragile X Syndrome in a mainstream Hindi movie, challenges long-standing stigmas, redefines talent, and opens doors to inclusion and empathy among the country’s neurotypical population. “10 faces – neurodivergent individuals play themselves redefining representation in mainstream Indian cinema. After years of stories being told about them, it’s finally time for stories told with them… We hope with warmth, laughter and tender moments, this …

