Taare Zameen Par(2007)
Taare Zameen Par (2007) is a Hindi-language psychological drama film produced and directed by Aamir Khan. The cast includes Darsheel Safary, Aamir Khan, Tisca Chopra, Vipin Sharma, and Tanay Chheda. The story follows eight-year-old Ishaan, a creative boy who struggles with undiagnosed dyslexia and is sent to a boarding school. A new art teacher, Ram Nikumbh, identifies his condition and helps him overcome his learning disability. The film raised public awareness about dyslexia in India and prompted policy changes in education. It was commercially successful, earning ₹98.48 crore worldwide, and received critical acclaim. The film won three National Film Awards and five Filmfare Awards. It was India's official submission for the 81st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2007
- Director
- Aamir Khan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 45m 0
Storyline
An eight-year-old boy named Ishaan cannot read or write, and everyone calls him lazy. His frustrated father sends him to a strict boarding school, where he sinks into depression. A new art teacher suspects Ishaan has dyslexia and uses creative methods to unlock his potential. The teacher must convince the boy's family that Ishaan is not stupid — he just learns differently.
“Every child is a star on earth.”
