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*What made the champions say yes to Sitaare Zameen Par? They share their most heartwarming behind-the-scenes memories ahead of the World Television Premiere on Sony MAX* *Mumbai, May 29, 2026:* Ahead of the much-awaited World Television Premiere of Sitaare Zameen Par on Sony MAX on 31st May at 1 PM, the film’s beloved champions open up about the fun-filled journey that made the experience so special for them. From unforgettable behind-the-scenes moments to the warmth, laughter, and family-like bond they shared on set, the cast reflects on what truly made them say “YES” to the film and why the story continues to stay close to their hearts. For many of the champions, the warmth on set made all the difference from day one. *Ayush Bhansali, who plays Lotus in the film,* recalled how nervousness quickly disappeared the moment he stepped onto the set, _“On the first day of the shoot, I was very anxious and curious because I was meeting so many new people. But surprisingly, everyone welcomed me with hugs and smiles. It instantly made me feel at home, like I was part of one big family. That positive vibe made every day feel happy and exciting.”_ The film’s fun-filled environment also created some unforgettable memories during the shoot. Recalling one of the most surprising moments, *Ayush* added, _“We were casually chatting during the shoot when suddenly Shah Rukh Khan came on set! I was shocked and kept wondering, ‘What? Shah Rukh Khan? Where did he come from?’ We all ran to meet him, hugged him, and he was so warm and entertaining with all of us. He kept cracking jokes and making us laugh. It was honestly one of the best days of my life.”_ The atmosphere of love and encouragement soon turned into a “joy zone” where every day began with laughter, energy, and endless affection. *Gopi Krishnan Varma who plays Guddu in the film* spoke about some of the funniest scenes they filmed together. _“The lift scene where I pushed Aamir Sir was very funny. And then there was the bathing scene with Chooha ji that was unforgettable!”_ What stood out the most for the champions, however, was the bond they shared with Aamir Khan throughout the journey. Despite being one of the biggest stars in the country, the cast says Aamir made everyone feel equal and comfortable on set. *Gopi* added, _“Aamir Sir is a super actor. He is very talented, but with us, he was just like a friend. Super cool.”_ The two-year-long journey of training, workshops, basketball practice, and shooting eventually became a life-changing experience for the cast. *Ashish Pendse, who plays Sunil Gupta in the film* said, _“We all worked very hard for the film, but they say if the beginning is good, everything becomes easier. No matter how many retakes happened, our energy never went down because there was always masti and excitement on set. Sometimes we would meet Shah Rukh Khan Sir, and sometimes we would simply have fun with Aamir Sir. We never realised how these two years passed by so quickly. The love, applause, and appreciation we received after the film released made us extremely happy. More than anything, this film spread awareness and gave such a beautiful message to audiences.”_ As Sitaare Zameen Par gears up for its World Television Premiere on 31st May at 1 PM on Sony MAX, these heartfelt stories from the champions offer audiences a glimpse into the genuine love, friendship, and joy that made the film so special both on and off screen. _Watch the World Television Premiere of Sitaare Zameen Par on Sunday, 31st May at 1:00 PM only on Sony MAX_