Aamir Khan�s Taare Zameen Par is an eye-opener

Taare Zameen Par is indeed an eye-opener. The film can bring about an attitudinal change on the part of the viewer - something that is very much needed for the betterment of those borne of cruel fate in particular and all of us, in general.

CJ: Anukampa Gupta

Fri, Jan 04, 2008 10:18:30 IST

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Aamir Khan :

TAARE ZAMEEN Par, the directorial debut of Aamir Khan, is a delight. Leaving aside the way it is filmed or edited or choreographed, I want to look at it from a common man’s perspective, for, any number of technical errors, cannot take the sheen off the film. I write this review for those who learnt from the film and for those who would learn; and more importantly, for what they would learn, after watching the film.

At every instance, the film tries to underline that in an increasingly consumerist, unkind society, we forget to be sensitive - sensitive about the needs, the wants and the essentials of our very own. It highlights how this insensitivity has taken refuge in the relationship between parents and children, how it has penetrated the most revered of relationships – the one obtaining between a student and a teacher.

Not a day passes without getting to hear about the severe punishment inflicted on children at schools; about the ‘different ways’ in which students are ‘made to realise their mistakes’ and the humiliation and physical abuse they are subjected to – all have become too synonymous with our lives - things we have started to relate to.

Looked from a wider perspective, the film questions all these trends. It gives rise to bigger questions like, ‘what is modern education all about? Is it too tiresome for the teachers and authorities to even try to understand the psyche of a child?’ And don’t talk of the big word, the so-called ‘discipline’. It is discipline that ensures that the child doesn’t grow and it is discipline that curbs the very basic needs of the child. And again, it is ‘discipline’ that fixes them. The film has brilliantly brought these aspects to life. It projects a teacher, who is a positive role model for the students.

And coming to ‘special children’ – these stars are borne of a cruel fate. They are discriminated against in public places, places of study, medicare centres and even in their own homes. The film touches upon ‘one kind’ of special children, the ones who have dyslexia. But again, you may get the impression that the idea is to project the plight of all kinds of special children through this one child and make others realise that their only needs are love and understanding. I am sure every such child would be thanking Khan for coming up with this unique idea.

Somewhere down the line, the film also questions the relevance of education. In a very subtle yet profound manner it contrasts the present-day education with value education. Those who think that films should be made, leaving logic and senses ‘back home’, should think again. For one, cinema is the one thing that can indeed bring about a change in the mindset of the people and create a social revolution. Aamir Khan has done just that. The film should be screened in all schools and educational institutions so that even the hardest of nuts sits to introspect.

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	hi!! today first time on 28th june09 i watched taree z.per on zee,earlier with some other stars aamir comes in my favourite list,but after watching this movie i must say and he deserves these words that he is excellent n only my favourite actor n human being,by directing this movie n playing a role in it he showed that he has a true human heart n a true n full of emotions human being,this movie touched me a lot,this movie reminds me my childhood,up to some extent same childhood i've gone through,and from last 1nhalf year i was under depression b'coz my lover ditched me after having a relationship of 13teen n half years ,after a long time i watched a movie n the only movie which touched my heart,aamir our film industry really requires an actor n directors like you,i request you to please make a movie on child n specially on girl abuse........this earth requires a people like you,i prey to my sai baba woh meri ummrh aap ko de de my life is now on end .by pure heart i must say that i love u aamir wish u all sucess in ur proffessional n personal life.please forward this mail to mr. aamir khan.
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	Wonderful, fantastic, mindblowing, suberb movie. Aamir khan has done a fabulous job and also that little boy had acted so nice. This movie is very touching, Hats off to Aamir khan. Keep on rocking.
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	oh my god!!!...aamir has done a fantastic and more than that... a fabulous job!!..he has delivered a beautifull message in a inspiring way!!...the movie is one of the best and block buster movies...so touching and inspiring...t makes yo smile...it makes you cry in some scenes...and put to gether the entire movie...is SUPERB!!!....aal the cheers to aamir...and the wonderfull talented small actor---darsheel!!.. ..love u aamir...u simply rock...with your unique thoughts and your unique personality!!! cheers x.x.x
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