Aamir Khan's directorial debut is by far the most sensitively handled piece of cinema coming from Bollywood this year. We saw the movie "Taare Zameen Par" last night and it is definitely a worthy watch. The movie leaves you with a nostalgic charm about childhood, a period everyone yearns to visit that once more. There is a fair sprinkling of colors on the canvas and they replicate the emotions the movie drives you through.
The best thing Aamir as a director has done is that he has handled the subject in a simplistic manner, taking his time at some opportune moments to convey what he wants to. The only complaint I have is that the film could have been trimmed a bit more in the second half.
Now about the real hero of the movie, Darsheel (the protagonist Ishaan), by far the best performance ever from a child in a bollywood movie. He conveys so much through his eyes, his mannerisms that he leaves his mark on even the mundane of scenes. Aamir Khan, the actor, plays his part well delivering lines in a measured manner. Other characters enact their parts well, the one standout being Ishaan's Mother Tisca Chopra, well cast as a doting but unsure mother.
Music and background score from Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy is well blended with the storyline. The title song stands out and Prasoon Joshi lyrics are out of the world (I have them on my headphones as I write this). The song "Maa" is also well sung by Shankar Mahadeven and it manages to pull a string or two in your hearts.
Overall, the movie achieves what it perhaps was set to and is a definitely recommended to all the child caretakers so that they leave childhood as unadulterated as it is supposed to be.
The best thing Aamir as a director has done is that he has handled the subject in a simplistic manner, taking his time at some opportune moments to convey what he wants to. The only complaint I have is that the film could have been trimmed a bit more in the second half.
Now about the real hero of the movie, Darsheel (the protagonist Ishaan), by far the best performance ever from a child in a bollywood movie. He conveys so much through his eyes, his mannerisms that he leaves his mark on even the mundane of scenes. Aamir Khan, the actor, plays his part well delivering lines in a measured manner. Other characters enact their parts well, the one standout being Ishaan's Mother Tisca Chopra, well cast as a doting but unsure mother.
Music and background score from Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy is well blended with the storyline. The title song stands out and Prasoon Joshi lyrics are out of the world (I have them on my headphones as I write this). The song "Maa" is also well sung by Shankar Mahadeven and it manages to pull a string or two in your hearts.
Overall, the movie achieves what it perhaps was set to and is a definitely recommended to all the child caretakers so that they leave childhood as unadulterated as it is supposed to be.
3 comments:
challo baghayla
No doubt that aamir is one of the most sensitive director of our time.
Just a thought on 'this' genre in particular. do watch 'Dead Poets Society'. I dont want to be 'Hollywood ka Bhatija', but, the movie to presents a wonderful dimension on parenting in general and role of a teacher in particular.
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