Sitaaron Ke Sitaare(2025)
Sitaaron ke Sitaare follows the extraordinary journeys of parents raising children on the spectrum. The film traces the parents' lives from the earliest days, marriage, pregnancy, childbirth, the first signs that something was different, years of struggle, living in a system that failed them, to an unimaginable instance of seeing their children being auditioned for a film and being embraced by the mainstream.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 19 December 2025
- Director
- Shaanib Bakshi
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
Storyline
This documentary shares the stories of parents raising children with autism. It follows their journey from early family life and noticing the first signs, through years of struggle in a system that didn't support them. It culminates in the unexpected moment of seeing their children audition for and be welcomed into a mainstream film.
“From struggle to spotlight: a parent's love story.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title is inspired by a line from a classic Hindi song, symbolizing the unique sparkle each child possesses.
- Director Shaanib Bakshi spent over three years building trust with the families before filming began.
- The documentary includes never-before-seen home videos from the parents, showing their children's early years.
- It was shot entirely on location across small towns and cities in India, with no constructed sets.
- The film's score uses ambient sounds from the children's daily environments instead of traditional music.
- A portion of the film's proceeds is pledged to autism support groups featured in the documentary.
- The editing process took nearly two years to weave together the multiple family stories respectfully.