Question

As a part of the child film festival your college had arranged a screening of some films made for the children. Write a review of one of the films based on the theme of children with special needs. Use some of the points given below to write your review.

• Title of the film and its importance.
• The star cast.
• The central idea of the film.
• Performance by the actors.
• Protagonist (Main character) of the film.
• The message given in the film.
• Your opinion and recommendations

Answer 1

Title of the film and its importance:	It is rare to find a good film that enlightens the mind and soul. ‘Taare Zameen Par’ is one such gem. Written by Amole Gupte and directed by Aamir Khan, the film which is aptly titled is an eye-opener, throwing light upon dyslexia and the struggles of a dyslexic child.
The star cast/ Performance by the actors/ Protagonist (Main character) of the film:	The entire cast contributed to the film's success and committed to their parts with brilliance. Darsheel Safary plays the role of a dyslexic kid. His parents, played by Tisca Chopra and Vipin Sharma, are old-school, strict and unaware of his struggle. Aamir Khan is the gentle yet encouraging teacher of Ram Shankar Nikumbh. The supporting actors such as Ishaan's only friend Rajan Damodaran (Tanay Cheda) and his elder brother Yohan (Sachet Engineer) helped the main characters at their best. The cast made the movie heart-touching and brought the emotions to life.
The central idea of the film:	The film explores Ishaan’s journey as he is put to boarding school after performing terribly at school. The friendship between Ishaan and his teacher Ram is priceless and the emotions they share are enough to make the toughest person cry. The pair is unique, and both teach each other important life lessons. Ishaan finally receives the love and support he deserves, which makes him overcome his demons and rediscover his lost confidence.
The message given in the film:	The film revolves around a dyslexic young boy trying to fit in. It highlights the neurological language processing disorder that affects a child's learning and information processing ability. The movie displays how dyslexia and other learning disabilities are negatively perceived in our society, making it difficult for children to accept and grow through it. The movie points fingers at the oppression towards special children, and aims at inducing more open and comfortable conversations revolving around these topics. It also highlights the importance of creativity in academics for every child. The messages are strong and powerful, yet kind and gentle. The movie brings out an emotional message of being more compassionate towards our children.
Your opinion and recommendations:	The film is heart-breaking in the beginning, but the twist in the tale in the form of Nikumbh sir is magical. It is a highly informative film, apart from being wonderfully entertaining, and is a must watch for everyone.