Amir Khan as a director deals with an untold story of a child who being special in his own way is rendered misfit in this world of hustle and bustle. The scene in which Ram (Amir Khan) drawing the illustration of the great personalities like Albert Einstein and Leonardo-da-Vinci and the actor like Abhishek Bachan narrates their dyslexic childhood is a parable for the custodians of system of education that prevails, putting huge emphasis on academics and downplaying the creative fervor of children. There are some fine metaphors used in the film especially where Ishan bunks his school and finds people struggling hard, provides another insight into the busy and buzzing world which is alien to a child’s scheme of things. This star twinkles and catches your attention and amazement, tugging at your heart throughout its two-and-a-half-hour plus playing time, bringing the shades of a child’s imagination in blazing colour onto the screen canvas, and making us realize that truly every child is special, all we have to do is help them attain their true potential. The title song Taare Zameen Par is poetic, with no line being repeated in its sea of similes, and Bum Bum Bole is joyful with Aamir swinging with the kids to the catchy rhythm with Shiamak Davar’s inventive choreography; Kholo Kholo is a true eye-opener, inspiring and uplifting in mood and content, making a fine album that will keep shining in music stores for a long time. read more

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