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Movie Review: Like Stars on Earth, Every Child is Special

• by Doris Siu
• 2021-09-07 2021-09-05

I first watched Aamir Khan in ‘ 3 Idiots ‘ who did an excellent job acting in that film, so I discovered that he’s actually a big star in India and this film, ‘taare zameen par’ (translated to ‘Like Stars on Earth, Every Child is Special’) was one that he directed and starred in. 

When initially watching the movie without knowing any background, I thought the child actor depicted above (Darsheel Safary who played Ishaan, an 8-year-old dyslexic child) was very troublesome and almost rude. I grew up seeing school as a place of discipline and that anyone who didn’t follow rules was ‘naughty’ or rather, ‘rebellious.’ However, as we begin to learn more about Ishaan, we realize he has a learning disability. Though, nobody understands him and thinks that he is lazy or stupid because he can’t get things right after trying so many times. Eventually, his dad gets very upset with his poor grades and that he failed grade 3 twice, so he sends him off to boarding school. There, he grows extremely depressed and even gives up his passion of drawing. You see, Ishaan loves to paint and when his mother hears that he doesn’t even paint anymore at his new school, she worries greatly for her son and feels like this is all her fault. 

It was enlightening to watch a film like this, to know that they can portray how a child truly feels when they don’t understand, not because they aren’t trying, but because they confuse letters and numbers with similar patterns. When Ishaan meets the temporary art teacher, who we learn was also dyslexic, we are empowered to see how with the right support, a child who truly is very bright can grow. 

School typically starts today (the day after Labour Day) in Ontario. Though this year, school starts on Thursday because the board requires more time to prepare given the COVID pandemic. But, this is the reason why I wanted to post about this movie today. As we enter the coming school year, I want all teachers (and even students) to remember the powerful quotes below. We all have something that makes us special and not everyone learns the same. Just because someone learns differently or takes longer to learn something, doesn’t mean they are incapable. Sometimes, it is these individuals who make the biggest difference in the world because they can see things in a different light compared to others.

• “There have been such gems amongst us who changed the course of the world because they could look at the world differently. Their thinking was out of the box and not everyone understood them. They were ridiculed. But despite that, they persevered.” 
• “Life is really not about getting the top grades and competing with others. Don’t try stretching all your fingers. To win, each finger has to be pulled until it gets longer. Pull away until it finally breaks.” 
• “On the Solomon islands, when the tribes need to clear the jungle to make way for fields, they don’t cut down the trees , they simply gather and collect around it, and hurl abuses at the tree, they curse it. Slowly but surely, after some days, the trees begin to wither. It dies on its own.”
• “If you want to win competitions, then breed race horses, don’t have kids.”

A troubled kid, a true-to-his-profession teacher, and an extraordinary moment of insight. This was what defined this movie.  Remember a good education can change anyone, but a good teacher can change everything. 

This movie has changed the way I view children with disabilities. I always used to see them as different, but not in a bad light, but different as in they need more support compared to other children. However, this movie made me realized that many children with learning disabilities could perhaps be much more brilliant. But why they struggle is because they are looking for someone to help them accept who they are so they can flourish and grow. It’s hard to gain confidence in yourself when others view your differences as something bad. This movie did a great job really putting yourself into the shoes of a dyslexic child and how others view him. 

Children with dyslexia can read and write like any other child. You just need a lot of patience, but you will see improvement with time and support. After all, it’s believed that even Albert Einstein was dyslexic. Brilliance isn’t defined by your grades in school. I would definitely recommend teachers to watch this movie to gain an appreciation of all the differences each child brings into their classroom.

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Like Stars on Earth (Taare Zameen Par)

Director : Aamir Khan

Writer(s) : Amole Gupte

Country : India

Year : 2007

Aamir Khan’s directorial debut, “Taare Zameen Par” (Every Child is Special), is a very touching film that can make one cry and smile at the same time. Based on a script by Amole Gupte, this film became a hit in India, and is ranked in IMDB’s Top 250. Although director Aamir also stars in the movie, he does not appear until the second half. He leaves the stage to Darsheel Safary, playing nine-year-old Ishaan.

Ishaan is the second child in a middle class Awasthi family. His older brother is an exemplary student and athlete who makes his parents very proud. Meanwhile, most of Ishaan’s time is spent in his own world where fish and dogs are his friends, and there are birds, dragons and intergalactic fights. However, harsh reality often knocks its way into his vast world of imagination, and we get to know that the boy struggles a lot at school. He cannot read or write, and is about to fail third grade for a second time. He responds tho the stress with disobedience that gets him into even more trouble. Eventually losing patience, the father sends his son to a boarding school to be “beaten into shape”. Ishaan is overwhelmed with frustration in his new environment. Not only he is a new kid coming in mid-term, but he also loses the support of his mother and brother. He is ridiculed by strict teachers and even loses his biggest passion, painting.  We watch how everything goes downhill for Ishaan as a soundtrack song sings, “Idiot, duffer, crazy, lazy. Why can’t you?” When Aamir Khan’s character, arts teacher Ram Nikumbh, enters the scene, everything changes. He comes in with music and play; he doesn’t act as any other teacher in the school. He notices Ishaan and sets out to find what is troubling the boy. He discovers what Ishaan’s parents and teachers have missed – all the boy’s mistakes and shortcomings have a pattern. Nikumbh concludes that Ishaan is dyslexic, and admits he has the same problem. He starts helping the boy to overcome his disability, meanwhile unleashing his amazing artistic potential.

The movie is divided into two parts – first we see things from Ishaan’s perspective, and then through the teacher, Nikumbh. This is achieved by clever camera tactics and good use of soundtrack songs, and creates a strong bond between viewer and Ishaan. His role has very little dialogue, but the great performance of this young actor, plus his beautifully animated inner world, creates a vivid character. When we see Ishaan bonding with Nikumbh and building his confidence back in the second part of the film, it is such a strong emotional trigger.

The movie shines a light on the problem of dyslexia and portrays it relatively accurately. (Source: Wikipedia ) Activists who want to bring awareness to this problem in India and worldwide celebrated this theme. But the movie is not just about the particular issue of dyslexia, but more of a general statement on education.

“Out here it’s a merciless, competitive world where everyone wants to breed toppers and rankers. Each child has unique skills, capabilities and dreams. But no, everyone’s hell bent on pulling and stretching to make each finger long. Go ahead, even if the finger breaks,” says Aamir’s character Nikumbh.

The movie shows that a child is not just an empty jar that parents can put their hopes and ambitions into, forming him or her into a “perfect citizen.” And ironically, the robotic, monotone daily life of family members, beautifully shown in song sequence (Watch on YouTube ), is not joyous at all. Parents and teachers are forcing children to follow in their steps for their “bright future,” leading them to the same “rat race” that they are in themselves. “Taare Zameen Par” and “3 Idiots”, both movies with Aamir Khan, go very well together, as one spotlights problems in the high school system, and the other in higher education.

This film received its share of criticism as well. And while it does have its weaknesses, especially being a bit over the top with preachiness in some parts, they are minor flaws in the overall picture. The movie is beautiful and well made cinematically. More importantly, it addresses a problem that seems to be very important to the people who made this film. As for Aamir Khan, he uses his fame and strong influence as a Bollywood superstar to bring awareness to serious issues and tries to change the world for the better. Screening of the movie has prompted open discussion about dyslexia among parents and educational institutions that has resulted in positive policy changes. (Source: Wikipedia ) This kind of reaction is a big feat for any film and it deserves admiration and respect.

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Ishaan, a student who has dyslexia, cannot seem to get anything right at his boarding school. Soon, a new unconventional art teacher, Ram Shankar Nikumbh, helps him discover his hidden potential.

Rating: PG (Thematic Material|Language|Brief Violence)

Genre: Drama

Original Language: Hindi

Director: Aamir Khan

Producer: Aamir Khan

Writer: Amole Gupte

Release Date (Theaters): Dec 21, 2007  limited

Release Date (Streaming): Mar 29, 2018

Box Office (Gross USA): $1.2M

Runtime: 2h 45m

Distributor: UTV Motion Pictures

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Darsheel Safary

Ishaan Awasthi

Ram Shankar Nikumbh

Tanay Chheda

Rajan Damodran

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Yohaan Nandkishore Awasthi

Tisca Chopra

Maya Awasthi

Vipin Sharma

Nandkishore Awasthi

Amole Gupte

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I'm not always a fan of the Bollywood style of filmmaking: overrun with musical montages and exaggerated dialogue and acting. But 'Like Stars on Earth' is a magical film about the magnificent abilities that children have, even when all the odds are against them. With a story as powerful as this one, it doesn't matter where or how the story is told. Luckily, most of the Bollywood clichés actually enhance the film experience. Being such an integral part of the story, the soundtrack and score complement the film wonderfully. Each song aligning nicely with the film's dramatic but hopeful tone. Admittedly, having a rap song play over Ishaan's family getting dressed and ready for the day is a bit jarring, but the songs that play after Aamir Khan appear are nothing short of enchanting. This film is about a dyslexic child who has basically given up on school as no one seems to think he's worth anything. His father beats him for goofing off and all of his teachers scold him for not being able to do the simplest of tasks. So, Ishaan finds his way to a boarding school where he meets Ram Shankar Nikumbh (Aamir Khan) who may change his life forever. Everybody had that teacher who changed the way you approached school and perhaps even life itself, which is why I thought this movie was so effective. There's nothing more gratifying than watching someone struggling to find their way, only to have one uniquely suited person put them back on track. It seems so simple but coming from a teaching background, I'll be the first person to say that it can be nearly impossible to connect with someone who doesn't want any help. However, when and if that connection is made, it's possibly the most fulfilling thing a person can do. Aamir Khan captures these emotions perfectly near the end of Like Stars on Earth. I don't think I'll ever get the image of Ishaan's father breaking down into tears out of my head. There's some really powerful stuff here. 8.6/10

An extraordinary and magical film that should open the eyes of more and more people to a serious developmental disorder and the pain caused to many children who suffer from it - and it shows how sometimes it takes one person to care and make a difference in someone's life.

LIKE STARS ON EARTH: I remembered one reviewer stating they had tears of joy from this movie. They were right on... this is a beautiful film. There were a couple of quirky parts, but it fit well with the overall mood. Told through the eyes of a school age Indian boy, this Bollywood film addresses societies need to see each child as unique, and special. The superb acting by the main character Ishaan, with direction by Aamir Khan, makes the film uniquely superb.

This movie was unbearably long and had a lot of parts that were way too drawn out but it was very cute, unique, funny, and had a joyfully tearful ending. (My hubby was getting very teary eyed!) I like the story and it was very colorful and had fun music.

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An eight-year-old boy is thought to be a lazy trouble-maker, until the new art teacher has the patience and compassion to discover the real problem behind his struggles in school. An eight-year-old boy is thought to be a lazy trouble-maker, until the new art teacher has the patience and compassion to discover the real problem behind his struggles in school. An eight-year-old boy is thought to be a lazy trouble-maker, until the new art teacher has the patience and compassion to discover the real problem behind his struggles in school.

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• Goofs When Rajan and Ishaan are talking in the corridors, Rajan says he lives in the staff quarters as opposed to in the normal student dorm. Later on, Ram asks Rajan where Ishaan is, and Rajan says he saw him leave the student dorm early. If Rajan lived in the staff quarters, he wouldn't know this.

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SUMMARY OF THE MOVIE “EVERY CHILD IS SPECIAL”

 A SUMMARY OF ONE OF THE BEST FAMILY MOVIE OF ALL TIME; EVERY CHILD IS SPECIAL.

The story is about an 8-year-old boy named Ishaan who cannot cope with the academic demands in school. He even finds it hard to read because the letters are moving or dancing. He also can’t write correctly and his letters and numbers are sometimes inverted. He is then in danger to repeat his grade level.

Because of his difficulties in school, his parents decided to move him to a new school that they expect to help him. This made Ishaan depressed knowing his family disband him.

Out of the blue, a new teacher has arrived in their school that will help Ishaan find himself.

Ishaan Awasthi, an eight year old kid filled with joy and imagination is having a hard time with his life. His parents are more focused in Ishaan’s brother who is much smarter. They just doesn’t seem to appreciate Ishhan’s talent in creativity and art.

Ishaan is also having a hard time in coping up in school, he just can’t even read nor write. The letters he see are moving and when he writes, his letters and numbers are sometimes inverted. Because of his difficulties in school and family, he became depressed and confused.

His parents then decided to move him to a new school that will teach him better and far away from home, which, they did not know that will make Ishaan more depressed. Ishaan is having a hard time coping and adjusting and his only stress reliever is through painting.

Out of the blue, Ram Shankar Nikumbh, a new art teacher came to the scene that defies traditionally practiced teaching. He set his students on hype fire encouraging them to use their imagination.

He noticed Ishaan and his difficulties. He discovered that Ishaan’s mistakes are because that he has dyslexia, a disorder that involves difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols, but that do not affect general intelligence. -google Nikumbh reminisced his past as he also has the same problem as Ishaan before. He decided to help the kid.

While observing Ishaan, Nikumbh noticed the kid’s talent in art. He realized the kid’s potential. Nikumbh came to visit Ishaan’s family and explained to them the kid’s problem why he is different. His parents were ashamed of themselves not knowing their sons potential.

Nikumbh Helped the kid read and write properly. they made a great bond together

Nikumbh approached the school’s principal to have an event of painting to show the school that Ishaan is not what they seem to think he is. On the event, Ishaan is faced off with different artist in school icluding his very own mentor, Nikmubh.

When the decision came to who won the eyes and hearts of the judges. He is tied with his teacher Nikumbh, but only one should be the winner. And that someone is no other than Ishaan himslef. He won over his very own mentor which made him, Nikumbh, and his family very happy and proud.

Ishaan’s victory helps him find himself which made him a better person in school, family and community. His grades became higher and personality improved and made him a very smart and happy child.

The movie tells us that children are like stars on earth, they are all special in their own ways.

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Characters:

• Ishaan Awasthi - He is a boy who has dyslexia and he proved that even when someone has an disability, they can still do amazing things in this world that we are living in.
• Ram Shankar Nikumbh - He is the “once” a substiture teacher of Ishaan. He also has dyslexia when he was still a child and through his experience, he taught and helped Ishaan to boost up his self-esteem and confidence.
• Maya Awasthi – the loving mother of Ishaan.who really loved her children no matter what happens or what circumstances that stands in their way.
• Nandkishore Awasthi - the strict and dominating father of Ishaan who sent Ishaan to a boarding school and because of what he did, Ishaan met Sir Nikumbh
• Yohaan Awasthi  – the elder brother of Ishaan who is very supportive to his brother.

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        The movie is all about the life of a boy named Ishaan Awasthi. Ishaan Awasthi is an eight-year old boy whose mind is really one-of-a-kind. He imagines things unlike any other people. His imagination is so wild and what is sad is that no one appreciates it. Because of his wild imagination, he just can’t get focused in his class. He does so many things that many “normal” people just cannot appreciate it. When Ishaan reached the limit, he was sent to a boarding school to be disciplined. In his new school, all things are the same and it only got worse because he got traumatized because of his separation from his family and also the criticism of the teachers and students in the school.  But one day, a new art teacher, Mr. Nikumbh, surprised into their class. They “broke the rules” by having of “how things are done” and after it, they were asked to paint. Ishaan did not do anything and he knew that Ishaan was not happy. He sets out to discover the reason behind all of the things that is happening to Ishaan. This was the turning point of the story. And with all the hardwork, time, effort, patience, and care, Nikumbh ultimately helps Ishaan build up his confidence and also taught him everything that a normal kid knows.

Moral Lesson:

• Every child is special and has its own talents that can change the lives of others.
• Do not judge someone for we do not have the rights to judge others.
• We must be patient in all things.
• Good things will come at the right time and at the right place.
• Everything happens for a reason.
• Never give up.
• Just do it.
• It’s not about how you start, but it's all about how you finish the race.
• Do to others what you want other to do to you.
• In all things that we do, we must do it with care.

The movie was indeed great. The lighting, the sounds, and the actors are great. The plot of the story of the movie is also great. Everything is great about the movie, especially the message of the movie to the watchers. I learned so many things by just watching the movie. It teaches us to not judge others quickly and that we should never give up. It also tells us that what matters at the end of the day is what you’ve done to improve yourself. It has so many values in it. And many children and teens can relate to the movie as well. It was really uplifting to the soul to watch those kinds of movies.

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