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Like Stars on Earth

Original title: Taare Zameen Par
  • 20072007
  • PGPG
  • 2h 45m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
190K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,928
22
Aamir Khan and Darsheel Safary in Like Stars on Earth (2007)
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  • Drama
  • Family
An eight-year-old boy is thought to be a lazy trouble-maker, until the new art teacher has the patience and compassion to discover the real problem behind his struggles in school.An eight-year-old boy is thought to be a lazy trouble-maker, until the new art teacher has the patience and compassion to discover the real problem behind his struggles in school.An eight-year-old boy is thought to be a lazy trouble-maker, until the new art teacher has the patience and compassion to discover the real problem behind his struggles in school.
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
190K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,928
22
  • Directors
    • Aamir Khan
    • Amole Gupte(uncredited)
  • Writer
    • Amole Gupte(dialogue & screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Darsheel Safary
    • Aamir Khan
    • Tisca Chopra
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Aamir Khan
    • Amole Gupte(uncredited)
  • Writer
    • Amole Gupte(dialogue & screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Darsheel Safary
    • Aamir Khan
    • Tisca Chopra
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 442User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #124
    • Awards
      • 25 wins & 19 nominations

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    Photos68

    Like Stars on Earth (2007)
    Aamir Khan and Darsheel Safary in Like Stars on Earth (2007)
    Aamir Khan and Darsheel Safary in Like Stars on Earth (2007)
    Aamir Khan, Tanay Chheda, and Darsheel Safary in Like Stars on Earth (2007)
    Like Stars on Earth (2007)
    Darsheel Safary in Like Stars on Earth (2007)
    Aamir Khan in Like Stars on Earth (2007)
    Darsheel Safary in Like Stars on Earth (2007)
    Like Stars on Earth (2007)
    Like Stars on Earth (2007)
    Aamir Khan in Like Stars on Earth (2007)
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    Darsheel Safary
    Darsheel Safary
    • Ishaan Awasthias Ishaan Awasthi
    Aamir Khan
    Aamir Khan
    • Ram Shankar Nikumbhas Ram Shankar Nikumbh
    Tisca Chopra
    Tisca Chopra
    • Maya Awasthias Maya Awasthi
    Vipin Sharma
    Vipin Sharma
    • Nandkishore Awasthias Nandkishore Awasthi
    Sachet Engineer
    • Yohan Awasthias Yohan Awasthi
    Tanay Chheda
    Tanay Chheda
    • Rajan Damodaranas Rajan Damodaran
    Lalitha Lajmi
    • Lalitha Lajmi - Art Mela's Chief Guestas Lalitha Lajmi - Art Mela's Chief Guest
    Girija Oak
    Girija Oak
    • Jabeen - Amir's Co-workeras Jabeen - Amir's Co-worker
    • (as Girija)
    Ravi Khanvilkar
    • Mr. Holkaras Mr. Holkar
    • (as Ravi Khanwelkar)
    Pratima Kulkarni
    • Principal - St. Anthony's Schoolas Principal - St. Anthony's School
    Meghna Malik
    Meghna Malik
    • Victoria Teacheras Victoria Teacher
    Sonali Sachdev
    Sonali Sachdev
    • Irene Teacheras Irene Teacher
    Sanjay Dadhich
    • Maadhooas Maadhoo
    • (as Sanjay Dadich)
    Rajgopal Iyer
    Rajgopal Iyer
    • George Siras George Sir
    • (as Raaj Gopal Iyer)
    Bugs Bhargava Krishna
    • Sen Siras Sen Sir
    • (as Bugs Bhargava)
    Shankar Sachdev
    • Tiwari Siras Tiwari Sir
    M.K. Raina
    M.K. Raina
    • Principal - Boarding Schoolas Principal - Boarding School
    Gurkirtan
    • Housemasteras Housemaster
    • (as Gurkirtan Chauhan)
    • Directors
      • Aamir Khan
      • Amole Gupte(uncredited)
    • Writer
      • Amole Gupte(dialogue & screenplay) (story)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Aamir Khan received special permission from Amitabh Bachchan to use Abhishek Bachchan's experiences in the film. The reference is made in terms of Abhishek being one of the most successful stars and how he came to star in the blockbuster Dhoom (2004), overcoming the dyslexia that he had during childhood.
    • Goofs
      When Rajan and Ishaan are talking in the corridors, Rajan says he lives in the staff quarters as opposed to in the normal student dorm. Later on, Ram asks Rajan where Ishaan is, and Rajan says he saw him leave the student dorm early. If Rajan lived in the staff quarters, he wouldn't know this.
    • Quotes

      Ram Shankar Nikumbh: lf you fancy racing, breed racehorses, dammit, not children.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening credits rolls after few minutes of the film and consists of animated sequences (in order to portray the main character's imaginary world).
    • Connections
      Featured in 53rd Filmfare Awards (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Mera Jahan
      Written by Prasoon Joshi

      Composed by Shailendra Barve

      Performed by Adnan Sami, Auriel Cordo, Ananya Wadkar, Gleehive (Kids Choir), Suraj and Shailendra Barve

      Courtesy of Super Cassettes Industries Limited (T-Series)

    User reviews442

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Aamir scores an Ace, TZP a natural delight.
    The ghost (director) has been resurrected in human flesh and yes, Mr Perfectionist has got it all perfect. His maiden directorial venture is a delight for one and all. Whether you are a kid, or a teenager, just married, or if you are a parent -- Yes... You'll love it! Pre-release in what appeared to be a non mainstream film, shines like a UNIVERSAL film which will keep the box office abuzz.

    The story moves along at a very natural pace at which the viewer is able to connect to the 8 year old dyslexic boy played by Darsheel Safary. That is the biggest plus point of the movie, the viewer draws parallel with the boys character connecting with him at a very high emotional level. You'll reminisce and be transported back to those wonderful years of your childhood and will have more than a tear in the eye. The scene where the boy is admitted in the boarding school and bidding goodbye to his parents and brother followed by the 'Maa' song is a real tear jerker. But tears is not all what you are going to have, the screenplay makes sure that those tear jerking moments are followed by heavy doses of laughter with some lovely and innocent humorous moments.

    If you thought that only Sanjay Leela Bhansali knew how to capture art on celluloid then watch TZP. The boy's bunked day at school, his room, classroom decor, and the painting competition in the end are a colorful visual delight expressing a million words to the viewers.

    Yes, its true. Aamir's character appears just before the end of the first half, but one is so engrossed that Aamir - The actor's absence is not felt. Thats remarkable! All the credit goes to the protagonist played by Darsheel who in my books gives the best performance till date by a child artist in Hindi Cinema. He is the heart and soul of the movie and how naturally this boy handles scenes of intense emotions with such ease in his first movie is stunning. Tisca Chopra as the boy's mother gives a top notch performance at par, if not above the likes of roles played by Nirupa Roy, Rakhi and Kirron Kher.

    Aamir the actor has a shorter but powerful role which he performs decently. But at the end of the day its Aamir - The Director who wins hands down by extracting 'A GRADE' performances from all the cast, and making a movie which connects to the heart of the viewer. The second half becomes a little slow in between and it could have been more crisp. But thats negligible because in the end the movie manages convincingly to convey a very important message to today's parents - Your kids are not race horses of a derby. Let them travel life at their pace as each has their unique mission which only they can fulfill.

    Lastly, TZP just made 2007 better and interesting. The award season is knocking and well, watch out, TZP may just pull off a surprise or two by upsetting the favorites so far...
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 21, 2007 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Taare Zameen Par
    • Filming locations
      • Panchgani, Maharashtra, India
    • Production companies
      • Aamir Khan Productions
      • PVR Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,223,869
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $352,568
      • Dec 23, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,897,373
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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