Throwback: Darsheel Safary's 'Taare Zameen Par' audition video - 'This is the boy'

As Aamir Khan’s film ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ is doing a good performance at the box office with decent reviews, it seems like the best time to take a look at a nostalgic throwback has caught the internet’s attention.



“This is the boy”: Aamir Khan’s Instant Decision


The video which was shared by the official handle of Aamir Khan Productions, shows a young Darsheel Safary dressed in a school uniform, silently immersed in his own imaginative world, just like Ishaan Awasthi, the character that eventually made him a household name.

love at first shot 🎬🌌 pic.twitter.com/ocTBP24a1u

— Aamir Khan Productions (@AKPPL_Official) July 7, 2024

A voiceover by Aamir Khan follows. The actor recounts the exact moment he knew Darsheel was perfect for the role:

“As soon as I saw the first shot, and even before he said a dialogue, I just knew—this is the boy, he is Ishaan.”
The clip also features a touching montage of scenes from the film, rekindling memories of the emotionally stirring journey that Taare Zameen Par offered audiences.

A Role That Left a Mark on Indian Cinema

Released in 2007, ‘Taare Zameen Par’ marked Aamir Khan’s directorial debut and spotlighted the story of a dyslexic child navigating a world that doesn’t understand him. Despite its modest budget of Rs 12 crore, the film turned into a massive hit, earning over Rs 98 crore at the box office.

‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ shines

Finally Aamit Khan has made his perfect comeback with ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’. The movie received 3.5 stars from ETimes and our review read, “If Taare Zameen Par had the soul, 'Sitaare Zameen Par' brings the spirit. It’s a heartwarming family watch that blends comedy, compassion, and charm, and is definitely worth a trip to the theatre.”

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