“Kholo Kholo Darwaze
Parde Karo Kinare
Khuntey Se Bandhi Hai Hawa
Mil Ke Chhudao Saare!!”
And so goes a song, from one of the most intelligent and sensible films that Bollywood has ever produced. For those who don’t understand Hindi,(although that’s strange, since they are reading the review of a Hindi film…) let me translate it. The verse says,“Let’s open the doors,and roll the curtains, and let’s all free the air that’s been tied to a leash!” 🙂
Well, this is just one gem from the invaluable treasure called Taare Zameen Par! The more-than-promising debut of Aamir Khan as a director, and another major step in the evolution of Indian Cinema, the movie makes a permanent mark in the minds of all those who watch it.
Centred round Ishaan Avasthi(Played so well by Darsheel Safary….u can’t miss the sparkle in his eyes…), a dyslexic 8 year-old kid perceived as naughty, lazy and hopeless by the ignorant adults around him, the film provides a heart-wrenching insight on parent-child relationships, social stigma about education, and how an understanding teacher(Aamir Khan, ofcourse!) can turn coal into diamond- without applying pressure!!
Not banking on any of the tried-and-tested formulae for a hit movie(Yeah, no glamourous babes, no high-fundoo action, no family melodrama, no corny comedy, not even the typical rona-dhona found in sad children’s movies!!!!), the movie still succeeds in making the audience laugh, cry, wince, hope, and most of all, feel, for the characters in the movie!
And yeah, Don’t miss its titles, its dialogues, and the scenes between the art teacher and the dyslexic boy’s parents!!! And HOW can I forget… the 3*9!!! Didn’t get me? Watch the movie, you will!!! And the flipbook, as well!!
Interesting (and important) concept, good story,soulful music, beautiful lyrics, superb performances, technical finesse, and an ammazing direction by Mr. Perfectionist, this movie is a must watch, both for the child and the parent in you!!!!
My Rating:Green, green green!!!!!
Writer's Block! 
Mindblowing review Ms. Bhave 🙂
As perfect as the movie and it’s Director.
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Hey Kirti Ma’am…
Thanx a lot for ur generous comments!! 🙂
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It is a good review. Cant wait to watch the movie
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Hmm, u shouldn’t wait too!! Just hit the theatres man…I’m sure you’ll more than love it! 🙂
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fantastic film and perfect review. i request everyone to watch the movie. it literally commensurates with its name!
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Hi Biswajit!
Thank you for your comment, and welcome to the blog! 🙂
Keep reading!
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Nice movie. Good review. You rate your movie with respect to colors? What color is a bad movie?
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Hmm Read Aditya’s comment that i should read your Review…
Nicely done…
Yess.. The movie is certianly the best of 2007 and worth Osca nomination (and if in my Power worth Oscar award ..hehe)
Nice Blog!
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Hi phreak!!(again, if that’s what u like to be called by.. 😉 )
Well, thanks for ur appreciation!
Actually, The 1st movie I reviewed on this blog was ‘Traffic Signal’; and so, I started rating movies by the colors of the traffic signal! So I meant that there’s a green signal for this movie….go ahead and watch it!! 🙂
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Hi Ashwin!
Thanks for your comments, and welcome to the blog! 🙂 Keep reading and writing in!!
And yeah, how I wish it were in your power!! 😀
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Hey your review, just tempts me to watch the movie… ;-).
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Hey Maddy, yeah, u shud go and watch it man!! I’m sure u’ll love it as well!! 🙂
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