Darsheel Safary reveals feeling ‘left out’ for not being in Sitaare Zameen Par, texted THIS to Aamir Khan: ‘Jo ho raha hai…’ | Exclusive

While speaking exclusively to india.com, Darsheel Safary addressed his absence from the upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par, which is a spiritual sequel to his debut film Taare Zameen Par (2007). He also revealed what he messaged Aamir Khan right after watching the trailer.

Aamir Khan’s upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par has generated massive excitement across the country, with its trailer filled with love, laughter and emotions. Helmed by R. S. Prasanna, the heartwarming family entertainer stars Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh in lead roles, alongside 10 rising stars. It is a spiritual sequel to Khan’s iconic directorial and production venture Taare Zameen Par, released in 2007.

Actor Darsheel Safary who portrayed the lead role of Ishaan Awasthi in Taare Zameen Par, is apparently not the part of its thermatic sequel, Sitaare Zameen Par. Speculations about him returning in the sequel were put to the rest following its trailer release, as the actor was evidently absent from the cast. Recently, in an exclusive interview with india.com, Darsheel addressed his absence from the film, and how he felt after not being cast in the Aamir Khan-starrer.

Darsheel Safary on not being cast in Sitaare Zameen Par

When asked Darsheel if he felt left out after watching Sitaare Zameen Par’s trailer, he said, “Honestly, you are talking about a human emotion that all of us here and everyone feels in definitely things you know you were once a part of and had fond memories about. So, this is an understood thing that you will feel left out.”

Darsheel further said that he isn’t upset or bitter about feeling left out as he understands Aamir Khan and the team’s creative vision. “But I also understand that how in the longest scheme of things the audience is the priority. Aaj ke zaamne ke log kafi intelligent hogye hain, I mean things have really leveled up. For that, you need authenticity, you need to be as natural or organic and as justifiable as possible. If it doesn’t do justice to the story, then koi point nahi banta kuch force karke.”

“So, I believe in their vision, the makers of the film, Aamir sir and everybody. Whatever decision they have taken, they have taken for the betterment of the audiences. So, In one statement I have submitted and surrendered to this, jo ho raha hai hone do ache se and just give your best in whatever is happening.” Darsheel added.

Darsheel Safary on his bond with Aamir Khan

Darsheel also recalled reaching out to Aamir after watching Sitaare Zameen Par’s trailer. He said, “I remember messaging him when I saw the trailer and I told him that congratulations in advance, kyunki aisa lag raha hai that it is going to do very well. He asked me what I am upto and I said Gamer Log, so we ended up meeting him and discussing our show with him.”

Reflecting on their wonderful bond, Darsheel said, “See he is a supportive person, we all know, a real human being. At the end of the day, I keep saying again and again, it’s for the audiences. Also, for me to message him is just coming from my heart, and it’s all mutual.”

Meanwhile, on the work front, Darsheel Safary recently made his OTT debut with Gamer Log, alongside Anjali Sivaraman. Directed by Arya Deo and bankrolled by Abhinay Deo and Neeta Shah, the series talks about the highs and lows of the gaming world, focusing on the aspirations, struggles and personal journeys of its characters. Set against the backdrop of the esports world, the show is currently streaming on Amazon MX Player.