Taare Zameen Par

When I started working on this blog, I asked myself what my first post should be about. Then I went to watch this movie, “TZP” as they are calling it. I found my answer……..

Now, I’ve seen enough hindi movies to know that you must NEVER go to one with ANY expectations. In fact, I tend avoid hindi movies altogether. But watching the promos and knowing Aamir Khan had made this movie, I walked into the theatre hoping and praying that this one would be worth it …… hoping I wasn’t wasting an entire evening.

My prayers were answered by a brilliant script, a delightful cast and and insightful direction.

I could easily summarize by calling it an “emotional rollercoaster” or “tear-jerker” or use other phrases that crop up in movie reviews. I’m not going to do that. I’m not going to type out character sketches or a plot summary, either. I don’t beleive I need to.

The message of this film is simple – “Every child is special” and its on every poster. This message is bought to us in an absolutely honest yet subtle and sensitive way. There isn’t a single thing in this movie that stands out like it doesn’t belong. Every character, incident and emotion is genuine.

TZP hides nothing and makes no excuses. It is not a sad movie. It’s not a feel-good movie. It just is……

The animation, music and lyrics deserve special mention. But more importantly, there is no part of this movie that you have to ignore or block out in order to give it 5 stars – and that is saying something for a hindi movie.

Honesty and boldness apart, it is about finding your own silver lining. This is what makes it a true gem of a film.

It’s clear that this movie comes from the hearts of everyone involved. Taare Zameen Par is not meant for just parents or children or teachers – just people. Watch it.

I dedicate this first entry in my blog to Aamir Khan, the perfectionist. If he ever reads this, he should give himself a hug.