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RADIO ZINDAGI, as official radio partner in USA, celebrates

grand success of Aamir Khan’s SITAARE ZAMEEN PAR

OUR BUREAU
New York, NY
ollywood star Aamir Khan joined hands
with Radio Zindagi as official radio partner
Bin USA for Aamir’s ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’
which has been released in theatres on June 20 and
opened to a good response at the box office in India
and globally.
‘Sitaare Zameen Par’, a sequel to the blockbuster
movie ‘Taare Zameen Par’, that features the challeng-
es faced by intellectually disabled people as they step
up to prove themselves in a basketball competition.
The movie is filled with love, laughter and hap-
piness as Aamir, playing the role of a Basketball
coach, tackles the problems of his life while coach-
ing the basketball team.
In just 15 days since its theatrical release, RS
Prasanna’s film has collected `137.80 crore net
(`164.80 crore gross) in India. Adding to this, it
has earned over $6 million from international mar-
kets, bringing its global gross total to an impressive during its opening weekend in the U.S., and its to- become one of Aamir Khan’s top 5 highest-ever
`217.50 crore. This achievement places ‘Sitaare tal U.S. gross reached $2.8 million by the end of grossers behind only to Dangal, PK, Dhoom 3, and
Zameen Par’ as the fourth highest-grossing Hindi last week. 3 Idiots.
film of 2025, trailing only Chhaava, Housefull 5, The film continues screening into its third With a production budget of `90 crore, the
and Raid 2. week and over the last weekend ‘Sitaare Zameen film produced by Aamir Khan Productions has
As per reports, the film earned $1.10 million Par’ has likely crossed `220 crore globally and has definitely proved to a box office success.

PARAM Hosts Grand Annual Summer Picnic,

Celebrating Rajasthani Culture Across Borders

OUR BUREAU four to five decades, our hearts have
never left Rajasthan. We continue to
Philadelphia, PA
speak our language with pride, cook
ARAM – Philadelphia Rajas- our traditional foods with love, and
thani Mandal USA, the leading instill timeless values of community,
Pcommunity organization for Ra- respect, and togetherness in our next
jasthanis in the tri-state area, proudly generation.
hosted its much-anticipated Annual Dr. Ravi Murarka, President of
Summer Picnic, a joyful day filled with PARAM, reflected on the occasion:
vibrant cultural celebrations, tradi- “This picnic was not just a cele-
tional cuisine, and deep-rooted com- bration—it was a reminder that even
munity spirit on June 28, 2025. One of the most memorable high- one in the colors, sounds, and joy of thousands of miles away, our culture
The event was graced by the pres- lights of the picnic was the live cooking our heritage. Families traveled from thrives when we come together with
ence of West Chester County Com- of authentic Rajasthani delicacies— neighboring states such as New Jersey, unity and purpose. Seeing families,
missioner Josh Maxwell, who not Dal Baati Churma and fresh Jalebi— Delaware, and Virginia, some driving volunteers, and children connect
only attended the celebration but also prepared joyfully on-site by volunteers hundreds of miles, to be a part of this through heritage, food, and music was
distributed certificates and awards to and community members. The rich grand gathering—demonstrating the truly heartwarming.”
young Rajasthani participants. These aroma and vibrant flavors brought a powerful unity and pride of the Rajas- Indeed, the PARAM Annual
children had earlier showcased out- taste of Rajasthan to American soil, thani diaspora. Summer Picnic 2025 was more than
standing poster presentations on the delighting all attendees. We are Rajasthani Indian-Amer- an event—it was a statement of iden-
importance of the Rajasthani lan- The celebration also featured tra- icans—rooted in our values, rising tity, resilience, and tradition. It re-
guage and culture during the Bharti- ditional games, ethnic group dances, across oceans. affirmed that the Rajasthani spirit is
ya Temple Gangaur Festival held in and spirited performances to Rajas- Even though many of us have alive and thriving—even seven seas
March this year. thani folk songs, immersing every- been away from our homeland for away from Rajasthan.

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