India, June 19 -- The release of Sitaare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan's new film, has seen its fair share of chatter about the theatre vs OTT debate, largely because of the superstar's aversion to quick streaming releases. He had been steadfast in his belief that theatrical films should not release on OTT in just 6-8 weeks. With Sitaare Zameen Par, he is going the extra mile, saying the film will never be released on streaming. (Also read: Aamir Khan turns down Rs.120 crore offer from this OTT platform for digital rights of Sitaare Zameen Par: Report)

In an age where fast-tracked streaming releases are the norm, this is an audacious stance to take. The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) have naturally lent their weight behind Aamir's decisio...