Aamir Khan, Darsheel Safary, Girija Oak

Ishaan Awasthi is an eight-year old whose world is filled with wonders that no one else seems to appreciate; colors, fish, dogs and kites are just not important in the world of adults, who are much mo...( read more  read more... )re interested in things like homework, marks and neatness. And, Ishaan just cannot seem to get anything right in class. When he gets into far more trouble than his parents can handle, he is packed off to a boarding school to "be disciplined" Things are no different at his new school, and Ishaan has to contend with the added trauma of separation from his family. One day a new art teacher bursts onto the scene, Ram Shankar Nikumbh, who infects the students with joy and optimism. He breaks all the rules of "how things are done" by asking them to think, dream and imagine, and all the children respond with enthusiasm, all except Ishaan. Nikumbh soon realizes that Ishaan is very unhappy, and he sets out to discover why. With time, patience and care, he ultimately helps Ishaan find himself.

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6,367 ratings

Unrated, 2 hrs. 18 min.

Directed by: Aamir Khan

Release Date: December 21, 2007

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  • October 11, 2009
    every one has their own role
  • September 12, 2009
    How to transform a difficult child into a spring of joy? Not so easy, yet so simple! A wonderful MUST SEE movie.
  • September 6, 2009
    My heart goes out for Ishaan...! I really hope there is a Nikumbh for every Ishaan on this planet.
  • August 25, 2009
    i can't believe it.

    Aamir khan did it?

    superb man...
  • August 17, 2009
    That Was a Grat Muve....Great Work Aamir Khan Luv U**
  • July 28, 2009
    Perfect example of how a perfect movie should be..

    This movie is like a painting & music
    excellent superb fantastic bestest movie..

    Some movie wud hav message to convey but with less entertainment

    some movies jus for entertainment
    there wud be nothin to take bak for the better...( read more)ment of life
    this movie is neither of both....

    Abhishek Bachchan,Orlando Bloom,George W. Bush,Tom Cruise,Ingvar Kamprad,Daniel Powter were also affected by dyslexia....

    I loved it
  • July 3, 2009
    wndrful film..
    aamir khan rokzz..
  • June 28, 2009
    Awesome movie!! Saying its an absolute must watch is probably the understatement of the decade!! Created waves in the educational system of India, and gave new hope to the many dyslexic students in Indian schools!! Awesome acting/direction/story/music/cinematography ....phew!!
  • June 1, 2009
    a nice story and a good charactere for amir khan

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  • karthu1993
    July 31, 2008
    great movie!!!!!!!!!!!!
    aamir khan proved that he is also a good director. performances were great
  • nandishdesai
    December 27, 2007
    Simple Movie Extraordinary message. This movie is about my life. The problems I encountered in past. Today I am working as a trainer I teach students through movies, games and reoleplays. I am sure the movie will have a sequel soon.

    Simple direction, simple camera angels & pure magic. Its a slap to shahrukh for making OSO .

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