100 Filmfare Days: 98 - Taare Zameen Par

by | July 18, 2014, 16:05 IST

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100 Filmfare Days: 98 - Taare Zameen Par


Taare Zameen Par


Year: 2007
Director: Aamir Khan. Amole Gupte
Producer: Aamir Khan
Music: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Cast: Darsheel Safary, Aamir Khan

There are detailed books and journals and articles written about Taare Zameen Par?s accurate portrayal of dyslexia. But beyond the world of authenticity and credibility, Taare Zameen Par(TZP) is an emotional overdrive that leave all its viewers numb. This film isn?t just accurate it?s exceptionally effective in its storytelling. From the casting of Darsheel Safary as Ishaan to Aamir Khan?s impressive debut as director, TZP is one of the most loved films of all time. Sure the Oscars gave it a snub but even that raised a media furore in India, comparing the film to Slumdog Millionaire and what not. Fact of the matter is, TZP is just a delight for your senses. With its spectacular clay animation, perfect mix of comedy and drama and a young protagonist that caught the fancy of the nation, Taare is a film worth every joyous tear.

Did You Know?


1. Amole Gupte, the creative director, created most of the paintings credited to Ishaan.
2. Salman Khan is credited with suggesting the movie's title to Aamir Khan when they both met at a party.
3. The house where Ram (Aamir Khan) places Ishaan's scratch-built boat/airplane model is Aamir Khan's actual house in Panchgani.
4. Legendary auteur Guru Dutt's younger sister and 'Kalpana Lajmi''s mother, 75-year-old Lalitha Lajmi, made her acting debut with this film. Lalitha, who is a noted painter and teacher, appears in a cameo role in which she plays herself.