So resolutely caring -- and devoid of real drama and interesting characters -- that it should have "approved by the Dyslexia Assn." stamped on the posters.
Overview
Ishaan Awasthi is an eight-year-old whose world is filled with wonders that no one else seems to appreciate. Colours, fish, dogs, and kites don't seem important to the adults, who are much more interested in things like homework, marks, and neatness. Ishaan cannot seem to get anything right in class; he is then sent to boarding school, where his life changes forever.
Director and cast
- Aamir Khan Director
- Darsheel Safary as Ishaan Nandkishore Awasthi
- Aamir Khan as Ram Shankar Nikumbh
- Tisca Chopra as Maya Awasthi
- Vipin Sharma as Nandkishore Awasthi
- Sachet Engineer as Yohaan Awasthi
- Tanay Chheda as Rajan Damodaran
- Girija Oak as Jabeen
- Bugs Bhargava as Sen Sir
- Shankar Sachdev as Tiwari Sir
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