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Overview

User Rating:
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Director:
Aamir Khan
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Writers:
Amole Gupte (dialogue & screenplay)
Amole Gupte (story)
Contact:
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Release Date:
21 December 2007 (Canada) more
Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
Every child is special
Plot:
Ishaan Awasthi is an eight-year-old whose world is filled with wonders that no one else seems to appreciate; colours... more | full synopsis
Awards:
11 wins & 12 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(92 articles)
Shahid Kapoor makes Ahmed Khan's kids happy
 (From BollywoodHungama. 9 November 2009, 3:20 AM, PST)

Aamir insecure of Sharman?
 (From Filmicafe. 28 October 2009, 2:15 PM, PDT)

User Comments:
A must watch for every parent.....! more (240 total)

Cast

  (Credited cast)
Darsheel Safary ... Ishaan Awasthi

Aamir Khan ... Ram Shankar Nikumbh
Tanay Chheda ... Rajan Damodaran
Sachet Engineer ... Yohan Awasthi

Tisca Chopra ... Maya Awasthi

Vipin Sharma ... Nandkishore Awasthi
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ayaan ... Ishaan Awasthi - 10 months
Megha Bengali ... Mrs. Karnik
Bugs Bhargava ... Sen Sir
Alorika Chatterjee ... Science Teacher
Gurkirtan Chauhan ... Housemaster
Sanjay Dadich ... Maadhoo
Madhav Datt ... Loo Bully
Aniket Engineer ... Young Yohan Awasthi
Krishn Gopinath ... Satyajit Bhatkar
Munireh Guhilot ... Dorm Parent
Ramit Gupta ... Ranjeet
Raaj Gopal Iyer ... George Sir
Jadav ... Musician at Mela
Gurdeepak Kaur ... Housemaster's Wife
Ravi Khanvilkar ... Mr. Holkar (as Ravi Khanwelkar)
Pratima Kulkarni ... Principal - St. Anthony's School
Lalitha Lajmi ... Herself - Art Mela's Chief Guest
Brihan Lamba ... Arun Poddar
Meghna Malik ... Victoria Teacher
Girish Kumar Menon ... Rajan's Father
Veer Mohan ... Ishaan Awasthi - 2 yrs.
Girija Oak ... Jabeen - Amir's Co-worker
Prashant ... Musician at Mela
M.K. Raina ... Principal - Boarding School
Ricky ... Munoo Patel
Shankar Sachdev ... Tiwari Sir
Sonali Sachdev ... Irene Teacher
Arnav Valcha ... Kabir Johar
Vitthal ... Musician at Mela
Vivekanandan ... Telephone Operator
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Like Stars on Earth (USA) (DVD title)
Stars on Earth (International: English title)
T.Z.P. (India: English title) (informal short title)
Taare Zameen Par: Every Child Is Special (India: Hindi title) (long title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for thematic material, brief violence and language.
Runtime:
165 min
Country:
India
Language:
Hindi | English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Aamir Khan took special permission from Amitabh Bachchan to use Abhishek Bachchan's example in this film. The reference is made in terms of Abhishek being one of the most successful stars and how he has created "Dhoom", overcoming the reading difficulties that he had during childhood (dyslexia). more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Yohaan opens the door to get the newspaper and milk on Sunday, he has his kitbag slung on his right shoulder. Immediately after this he goes to Ishaan's door and says "Inu, Papa aa gaye". His bag can be seen slinging from his left shoulder at this time. But again when Ishaan is sitting with his father and Yohaan leaves, his bag is again seen slinging from his right shoulder. more
Quotes:
Ram Shankar Nikumbh: lf you fancy racing, breed racehorses, dammit, not children. more
Movie Connections:
References Empire of the Sun (1987) more
Soundtrack:
Jame Raho more

FAQ

Is this a children film only?
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78 out of 106 people found the following comment useful.
A must watch for every parent.....!, 21 December 2007
10/10
Author: lovermire from India

"Taare Zameen Par" is an exceptional story, but it is only and exceptional film because of its director (Aamir). Aamir does an amazing job of engaging his audience, introducing a brilliant main character (Ishan), and making the audience experience the reality of children's paradise & their inner world. The story to which very people could relate; however, the directorial & cinematography mastery exhibits throughout allows the audience to accompany Ishan on his journey and awareness of his weakness. Anyone who has been close to the frailties of the human mind will appreciate how respectfully and honestly this film approaches the subject. Aamir is able to portray all the complex reactions to mental dimension's while maintaining the humanity and essence of the subject. Superbly directed, wonderfully acted by Tanay Chheda (ishaan) and cast, this film succeeds on every level.

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