Taare Zameen Par is a heart-warming tale of a small child who has learning difficulties and is largely misunderstood by his parents. Darsheel Safary as Ishaan Awasthi is simply marvellous, making you believe that he is Ishaan and not just an actor enacting a role.
When the parents see Ishaan's academic performance deteriorate, they send him to a boarding school for disciplinary measure. Finding himself away from his parents Ishaan gets grief-stricken and lonely. But a saviour in the form of Arts teacher Ram Shankar Nikumbh enters his life, and the colours creep back in slowly, as Nikumbh works hard on reviving the child's spirit, peeling away the layers that have clouded the taara. Aamir Khan as Nikumbh is outstanding.Taking his time to set up the story, the director extracts a most believable and genuine performance from Darsheel, and the deft helming ensures that the efforts don't show.
This one is from the heart, uplifting and inspiring cinema that is a must-see for a parent. |
