Sunday, August 24, 2008

Love this!

Main Kabhi Batlata Nahin
Par Andhere Se Darta Hoon Main Maa
Yun To Main,Dikhlata Nahin
Teri Parwaah Karta Hoon Main Maa
Tujhe Sab Hain Pata, Hain Na Maa
Tujhe Sab Hain Pata,Meri Maa

Bheed Mein Yun Na Chodo Mujhe
Ghar Laut Ke Bhi Aa Naa Paoon Maa
Bhej Na Itna Door Mujkko Tu
Yaad Bhi Tujhko Aa Naa Paoon Maa
Kya Itna Bura Hoon Main Maa
Kya Itna Bura Meri Maa

Jab Bhi Kabhi Papa Mujhe
Jo Zor Se Jhoola Jhulate Hain Maa
Meri Nazar Dhoondhe Tujhe
Sochu Yahi Tu Aa Ke Thaamegi Maa

Unse Main Yeh Kehta Nahin
Par Main Seham Jaata Hoon Maa
Chehre Pe Aane Deta Nahin
Dil Hi Dil Mein Ghabraata Hoon Maa
Tujhe Sab Hai Pata Hai Naa Maa
Tujhe Sab Hai Pata Meri Maa

Main Kabhi Batlata Nahin
Par Andhere Se Darta Hoon Main Maa
Yun To Main,Dikhlata Nahin
Teri Parwaah Karta Hoon Main Maa
Tujhe Sab Hain Pata, Hain Na Maa
Tujhe Sab Hain Pata,Meri Maa


As most of you know, this is the lyrics of the song from the popular Hindi movie Taare Zameen Par. By now most of us would have already watched the movie. As for all, this was a much awaited movie by me also. The promos had attracted me and promised something really different also. When it was released, I was at Trivandrum, and over there, getting tickets for a Hindi movie was not at all difficult. So when we made a plan to watch the movie, I was informed by my colleagues that getting the tickets is difficult. At first it was difficult to believe, but when I saw the queue for myself, I was convinced. With much difficulty we got our tickets, but to our disappointment, we had to sit at three different locations and that too in the second row from the front. :-( I was really sad. But within five minutes of commencement of the movie, all my sorrows vanished. I didn't care about straining my neck for three hours, but looked forward to watching the whole movie.

The initial scenes actually showed me a different aspect of the world we live in. The colors, the themes, and joys. Looking through Darsheel's eyes, I was beginning to feel like a child exploring the world. In fact at times I felt embarrassed at times that I never looked at my life so lively. I especially loved the way he put in the colors, watched open-mouthed at things, and how he arrived at the conclusion of 3 x 9.

I appreciate the creativity of the whole crew and cast involved. I watched the movie again for the pleasure it invoked. I don't think there would be anybody who wouldn't know the plot but if any, here it goes. The movie is the story of a boy, Ishaan, who is very weak in studies, but a keen observer and a wonderful painter for his age. His parents are worried for this irresponsible child who has an elder brother who is just the opposite. In an attempt to make him more attentive to his studies, Ishaan is sent to a boarding school against his wishes. This curbs the liveliness in the child. There enters an art teacher who transforms the life of Ishaan. He identifies that the child is suffering from learning disability termed Dyslexia. The second half of the movie shows the efforts of the teacher to bring back the liveliness in the child as well as bring him out of the disorder. And finally we see him as a smart, talented kid. All said so simple, but the movie really deserves a lot of praise.

The movie marked the directorial debut of Aamir Khan. Darsheel (Ishaan) has done his character wonderfully. My words would not be enough to describe the movie. But I would definitely say that I enjoyed each moment of the movie. There was not a single shot I would say was boring, dragging, or unnecessary.

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