[Movie] Dyslexia Isn't Laziness: What "Taare Zameen Par" Taught Us
This movie is one of my childhood favorites, and it’s so popular and good that even its official English dub is available under the title Like Stars on Earth.
The movie is about a child with dyslexia. You know how it goes in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and across this region? A child with learning difficulties is often considered "mad," a slow learner, or just dumb. I really want to applaud the directors for tackling mental health awareness in a region where the same old romantic scripts with lazy writing usually outperform serious topics.
The part I want to highlight the most is how the parents compare their children. Imagine comparing your bright older son with your younger son who has dyslexia, especially when that older brother excels at everything.
If that wasn't enough, the parents think their dyslexic child is just lazy and send him off to a very strict boarding school. (Parents, don't complain when that same son grows up and sends you to an old age home because you're lazy in your 60s+... OUCH!)
At the school, he gets introduced to an art teacher who actually understands dyslexia, educates his parents about it, and teaches him using creative methods. It turns out the boy is sharp, but he just needed special attention and different teaching approaches.
I don't have a single complaint about this movie. The story writing, choreography, pacing, music, background score, and character growth all felt spot-on. Plus, I really like Aamir Khan as an actor. Whether you're a Bollywood fan or not, the dubbing makes it easy to enjoy, and if you take my advice, you should definitely give it a try.
One last thing: I wouldn't recommend watching it with your kids, lol!
Rating: 100/100
Originally posted through scrobble.life/movies.
This movie is indeed a masterpiece and timeless. I watched this movie when i was in 4th standard and used to imagine that dyslexic child as me.
This is the exact reason I added that line.
This movie can lower the confidence and self-esteem of most children watching it. While it's a perfect fit for parents, I wouldn't consider it a good watch for kids. In childhood, we mostly pick up on negative aspects that end up affecting our personalities. Now that we're older, we can actually understand the true depth of the subjects discussed in the movie.
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Week3nd with Hindi movies🤔...kal Judai or aaj TZP.u r on a roll...😇
I didn't watch these all in one weekend. I mentioned different dates when I watched them.
This review says I watched Taare Zameen Par in my childhood, even though I posted the review today. Hope you understand how it works.
And yes, I'll write a review about Baghban next, but that doesn't mean I watched it today or tomorrow.
Well...I never meant u watched them....😉
That's movie is perfect to die crying 😭
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It looks like an excellent movie to watch as a family. It's very true that parents often pigeonhole their children. I love the plot, and your review is very good and straightforward. Greetings!