Taare Zameen Par (2007)

An outstanding movie made by an exceptional actor, who has proven himself to be a brilliant director. Kudos to, Aamir Khan!
When I watched this film, my cousin accompanied me to the movies. He was to join a boarding school that academic year and interestingly, in Panchgani too (the same place this movie was shot).  Going to boarding school was not a thrilling prospect having lived an extremely sheltered life thus fa. Did the movie help, I'll have to ask him ...

This movie has explored the unchartered waters of ‘dyslexia’, in India and revolves around eight year old Ishaan Awasthi (Darsheel Zafry), the younger of two children in the Awasthi household. Ishaan is so adorable, with soulful eyes, two buck teeth and brimming with talent when handed a paint brush and an easel . But, and that is a big one, while Ishaan's  older bother is good academically and is an accomplished sportsman, Ishaan is a poor performer in school. His life is filled with colors, dancing alphabets and numbers. Frustrated beyond measure and hoping to straighten out his "way ward" son, Ishaan’s father decides to send him to a boarding school in Panchgani. This decision is a blessing in disguise. Ishaan's substitute art teacher, Ram Shankar Nikumbh (Aamir Khan) is a god send and he is able to secernate Ishaan’s inherent problem. With a well of patience  and love, Ram Shankar brings out the best in the little boy. After the many tears shed, Ishaan now has a reason to smile.

The movie is touching, gripping. and a definite must watch.