Best Debut 2007: Darsheel Safary

December 23rd, 2007 • Related • Filed Under

When something is done with heart, it shows. Like everyone else I was also waiting to see Aamir Khan, the Director, since he has already proved himself as an actor and a producer. So it was obvious to have high expectations from the film. The promotions being aired on TV made it clear that it’s different and it added even more to the expectations. Finally, after watching the film I can’t stop myself from admiring the Director in Aamir Khan.

The film got a lot of media attention when it was being made. The film was supposed to be directed by Amol Gupte, writer of the film. Aamir was criticized by some people for taking Amol’s film away, but I think Amol should be happy with the way the film has turned up. Amol would have also thought that Aamir is giving a better shape to the mold he has cast and probably that is the reason he has let Aamir direct the film. By the way, I don’t think any other film star of recent times would have backed this idea, but Aamir did (that could be another reason for Amol to stick with Aamir) and has pulled it of well.

The movie revolves around one dyslexic child Ishan (Darsheel Safary) but it is not about dyslexia. Ishan represents every child who is trying to survive in this competitive world. No body wants to have an underachiever in his/her family and when parents think their child might remain an underachiever, they be hard on him without understanding what child actually wants and sometimes the child is not able to survive the hardness. Every parent can relate with Ishan’s parents. When 8 year old Ishan is not able to perform up to the expectations in his school, his parents decide to send him to boarding. There also Ishan is not able to survive the curse of being an underachiever and he even stops doing what he used to love, painting. He is noticed by an unconventional art teacher Nikumbh (Aamir) and Nikumbh decides to take care of that boy and presents a different, more confident and talented Ishan to this world and to Ishan’s parents. How he does that is worth a watch.

Entire movie belongs to Darsheel and the boy have done a brilliant job. The boy is so good that you don’t even realize that Aamir Khan is missing for the entire first half. Second half is a bit slow, but it is bound to happen with this script. Aamir Khan, the actor is good as usual. Direction is first grade, and the way Aamir has pulled of such a difficult subject, hats off to him. All the songs have been picturised very well and help the story. Thanks to Prasoon Joshi for beautiful lyrics. Music is refreshing. Over and above everything, this movie is with a message. This movie should be watched by every teacher and parents to learn how to deal with children. They should not be treated as machines, all they need is love and care.

I would rate this movie as 8 out of 10. A must watch.

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There Are 12 Responses So Far. »

  1. Comment by Maryam on 23 December 2007:

    this all is making is me very impateint 2 watch the movie as soon as possible…

  2. Comment by AksFilmi on 23 December 2007:

    TZP looks a great movie,full credit to aamir khan for doing this

    truely agree entire movie belongs to darsheel i have never seen a fanstictic performance of this level by any kid ….

    It wud be great if ppl watch this movie,One of the best movies of 2007

  3. Comment by Anwesh on 24 December 2007:

    I can just say AWSOME ALLAROUND D PLACE, its such a gr8 movie goues, oh! amazing.

  4. Comment by pooja on 29 December 2007:

    i disagree its a 10 on 10 movie which compelled almost all of us to cry to laugh to see ourselves in darsheel,s character .i bought tickects of the next show in the interval itself its awesome …..iv never seen such a heart moving sensitive and with such parenting tips to handel our child with love n care its a must watch

  5. Comment by Gaurav on 31 December 2007:

    I didn’t give it 10 on 10 cause it could have been better in second half. Aamir turns preachy sometimes and conversations between him and the other female teacher are contrary to his character. His character seems to be very clam and understanding on one hand and on the other it seems to be full of anger.

    Otherwise the movie is one of the very best I have seen and it deserves great success. The best thing about the movie is it’s use of songs and their lyrics and picturisation. These songs actually enhance the impact of the scene. I have never seen such use to songs in any bollywood movie. Hats off to Aamir Khan, Darsheel Safary, Prasoon Joshi and Amol Gupte.

  6. Comment by ABHISHEK on 2 January 2008:

    I ve seen the movie three times its a fantastic movie and i liked the performance of darsheel, he is superb. Recently i ve gone through the review by rediff. According to rediff the film has got only three star but it deserves more than that.In the review by rediff it was also written that the negative point in the movie is that the ending is disappointing, but i think that the person who has given the review dont know the meaning of the word “DISAPPOINTING”.According to me the ending is superb.I completely disagree with his view and i request each and everyone to watch the movie.

  7. Comment by Gaurav on 3 January 2008:

    Ending of the movie is superb, it’s simple, straightforward and conveys the message brilliantly. It’s no where near disappointing.

  8. Comment by arun on 6 January 2008:

    Darsheel Safary may be nine years old but he has acted as if he has got the experience of past 15 years. He took the film to a different level altogether

  9. Comment by AksFilmi on 6 January 2008:

    Its Becoz of Darsheel acting Movie had impact

  10. Comment by dominic daly on 6 January 2008:

    This film is brilliant, it really touched my heart, we need more compassion in this world and we are caught up with our daily lives so much that we forget small things that can change people and make them smile, aamir khan, your brilliant, i am speechless, this movie made me cry because it touched my heart and the message that this film sends can make any persons heart melt. Brilliant Job, i would give this a 9 out of 10

  11. Comment by Mahesh on 7 January 2008:

    The film is jabardast…………
    And Darsheel too ……………..

    Thanks to Amol Gupte and Aamir Khan

    The problem shown in the film is universal.So this film must get Oscar.

  12. Comment by Ghulam Jilani Mughal on 26 April 2008:

    Well, as every one mentioned, the movie is great. I liked it because it is based on reality. We should take care of sensitive and underperformed children.Amir’s acting is good (he is experienced) but Darsheel’s oh its awsome. I think Darsheel should be given more credit as well as coverage than Amir. This was my 1st Indian movie i watched ever. I was great.
    Everyone should watch this movie.

    GHULAM JILANI (PAKISTAN)

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