Taare Zameen Par - A moving tale

Taare Zameen Par is a delightful movie. At the same time Shahrukh Khan was coming out with a hit nonsense Om Shanti Om, Aamir Khan came out with this gem of a movie that was a heart-shaker. At first release, a lot of people saw this as a serious movie, about the passion of a person for making the type of movie that he believes in; and the first reaction was the worry about whether this movie was a success. That got answered soon, the movie was a big success; families who went to see the movie had only good things to say for it, and the movie gained tremendous word of mouth publicity. You could hardly find anybody being critical of this movie, given the tremendous performances by the young actor, by the actress playing his mother, and by Aamir (and how often do you see a star not even appearing on the screen till the interval ?).



The movie has a fairly simple story line, and is well handled by the combination of a good story by Amole Gupte (who was almost the Director before Aamir took it away), great music by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy (Ehsaan Noorani, Loy Mendonca, Shankar Mahadevan), and lyrics by Prasoon Joshi. The music lends a great amount of support to the movie, with the 'Meri Maa' song having moved many people to express themselves emotionally.
From this point on, as you read on, the story will become apparent, and if you want to retain the suspense of the movie plot, please stop reading.
The story is about this 8 year old boy Ishaan Awasthi [Darsheel Safary in an incredible prize-winning performance]. He lives in a world of his own, something that his normal middle-class parents can't understand. They are more interested in things that a kid in a competitive environment should be good in - class, homework, studies; and can't understand why Ishaan is not good in all these - they cannot connect to his interests, his hobbies, etc. They cannot connect to his colors, his fascination for different things. Eventually, they decide to send him to a boarding school, something that makes him more quiet, more withdrawn.
Eventually, after half-time comes in a new teacher, Ram Shankar Nikumbh [Aamir Khan], responsible for art classes. He is like a breath of fresh air, and creates a new sense of joy and optimism, infecting all the students with optimism except for Ishaan. He gets more interested in figuring out why Ishaan is so unhappy, and even travels to Mumbai to meet Ishaan's parents; he explains about the differences between different children and makes them understand. He finally gets Ishaan to break through in the final art competition. Overall, the movie is a touching tale of children.
The portrayals of the other characters is also very good and contributes - Tisca Chopra as Ishaan's mother gives a great performance, Tanay Cheda [as Ishaan's friend Rajan Damodaran] gives a good performance, Vipin Sharma [Ishaan's father] portrays a middle class father in a pretty good way.

Videos of songs from the movie:

Meri Maa (Sung by: SHANKAR MAHADEVAN)



Kholo Kholo (Sung by: RAMAN MAHADEVAN)



Mera Jahaan (Sung by: ADNAN SAMI,AURIEL CORDO,ANANYA WADKAR)



Taare Zameen Par (Sung by: SHANKAR MAHADEVAN,BUGS BHARGAVA,VIVINENNE POCHA)



Jame Raho (Sung by: VISHAL DADLANI)



Bambam Bole (Sung by: SHAAN,AAMIR KHAN)






Lyrics of songs from Taare Zameen Par

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Title Song

Dekho Inhein Yeh Hain Aas Ki Boondein
Patton Ki God Mein Aasmaan Se Koodein
Aandayee Lein Phir Karwat Badal Kar
Nazuk Se Moti Hans De Phisal Kar

Kho Na Jaaye Ye Taare Zameen Par

Yeh To Hain Sardi Mein Dhoop Ki Kirane
Utarein Jo Aangan Ko Sunhera Sa Karne
Mann Ke Aandheron Ko Roshan Sa Kar Dein
Thithurti Hatheli Ki Rangat Badal Dein

Kho Na Jaaye Ye Taare Zameen Par

Jaise Aankhon Ki Dibiya Mein Nindiya
Aur Nindiya Mein Meetha Sa Sapna
Aur Sapne Mein Mil Jaaye Farishta Sa Koi
Jaise Rangon Bhari Pichkari
Jaise Titliyan Phoolon Ki Kyari
Jaise Bina Matlab Ka Pyara Rishta Ho Koi

Yeh To Aasha Ki Lehar Hain
Yeh To Ummeed Ki Sehar Hain
Khusiyon Ki Nehar Hain

Kho Na Jaaye Ye Taare Zameen Par

Dekho Raaton Ke Seeney Pe Yeh Toh
Jhilmil Kisi Lau Se Ugey Hain
Yeh To Amboya Ki Khusboo Hain
Baagon Se Beh Chale
Jaise Kaanch Mein Choodi Ke Tukde
Jaise Khiley Khiley Phoolon Ke Mukhdey
Jaise Bansi Koi Bajaye Pedon Ke Taley

Yeh To Jhonke Hain Pawan Ke
Hain Yeh Ghungharoo Jeewan Ke
Yeh To Sur Hain Chaman Ke

Kho Na Jaaye Ye Taare Zameen Par

Muhaley Ki Raunak
Galiyan Hain Jaise
Khilney Ki Zid Par
Khaliyan Hain Jaise
Muthi Mein Mausam Ki
Jaise Hawayein
Yeh Hain Buzurgon Ke
Dil Ki Duwayein

Kho Na Jaaye Ye Taare Zameen Par

Kabhi Baatein Jaise Dadi Nani
Kabhi Chalkein Jaise Mum Mum Paani
Kabhi Ban Jaaye Bhole
Sawaalon Ki Jhadi
Sannatey Mein Hansee Ke Jaise
Sooney Hothon Pe Khushi Ke Jaise
Yeh To Noor Hain Barse Gar
Teri Kismat Ho Badi

Jaise Jheel Mein Lehraye Chanda
Jaise Bheed Mein Apne Ka Kandha
Jaise Manmauji Nadiya
Jhaag Udaye Kuch Kahe
Jaise Baithe Meethi Si Jhapki
Jaise Pyar Ki Dheemi Si Thapki
Jaise Kaanon Mein Sargam
Hardam Bajti Hi Rahe
Jaise Barkha Udati Hai Bundiya...
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Meri Maa

Main Kabhi Batlata Nahin
Par Andhere Se Darta Hoon Main Maa
Yun To Main,Dikhlata Nahin
Teri Parwaah Karta Hoon Main Maa
Tujhe Sab Hain Pata, Hain Na Maa
Tujhe Sab Hain Pata,,Meri Maa

Bheed Mein Yun Na Chodo Mujhe
Ghar Laut Ke Bhi Aa Naa Paoon Maa
Bhej Na Itna Door Mujkko Tu
Yaad Bhi Tujhko Aa Naa Paoon Maa
Kya Itna Bura Hoon Main Maa
Kya Itna Bura Meri Maa

Jab Bhi Kabhi Papa Mujhe
Jo Zor Se Jhoola Jhulate Hain Maa
Meri Nazar Dhoondhe Tujhe
Sochu Yahi Tu Aa Ke Thaamegi Maa

Unse Main Yeh Kehta Nahin
Par Main Seham Jaata Hoon Maa
Chehre Pe Aana Deta Nahin
Dil Hi Dil Mein Ghabraata Hoon Maa
Tujhe Sab Hai Pata Hai Naa Maa
Tujhe Sab Hai Pata Meri Maa

Main Kabhi Batlata Nahin
Par Andhere Se Darta Hoon Main Maa
Yun To Main,Dikhlata Nahin
Teri Parwaah Karta Hoon Main Maa
Tujhe Sab Hain Pata, Hain Na Maa
Tujhe Sab Hain Pata,,Meri Maa
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Mera Jahaan

A Little Sweet, A Little Sour
A Little Close Not Too Far
All I Need, All I Need
All I Need Is To Be Free
(Repeat)

Chhoo Loon Main
Itna Kareeb
Chal Padun
To Kitne Door

A Little Sweet, A Little Sour...

Chhoo Loon Main Itna Kareeb
Chal Padun To Kitne Door
Sapna Ka Buna Sweater Sa Warm
Safed Baadalon Ke Paar
Mera Jahan

Let Me In Without A Shout
Le Me In I Have A Doubt
Let Me In Without A Shout
Let Me In I Have A Doubt
There Are More,Many More
Many Many Many More Like Me

Akela Nahin Main

Khuli Aankhon Se Neend Mein Chalta

Girta Zyada Kam Sambhalta

Akela Nahin Main
Khuli Aankhon Se Neend Mein Chalta

Girta Zyada Kam Sambhalta
Phir Bhi Na Koi Shaq Na Subha
Nikalega Phir Se Sooraj Jo Dooba

Hairat Ho Sabko Aisa
Ajooba Hai Mera Jahan

Open Eyed How I Run
How I Run To The Other Side
Open Eyed How I Run
How I Run To The Other Side
Then I Glide Like A Bird
I Just Want To Be

Udne Ko Sau Pankh Diye Hai
Chadme Ko Khula Aasmaan

Udne Ko Sau Pankh Diye Hai
Chadme Ko Khula Aasmaan
Mudne Ko Hai Karwat Karwat
Aur Badhne Ko Mera Jahan

Bachpan Ke Din Chaar
Na Aayenge Baar Baar
Jee Le Jee Le Mere Yaar
Jeib Khaali To Udhaar
Jee Zindagi
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Kholo Kholo

Kholo Kholo Darwaze
Parde Karo Kinare
Khuntey Se Bandhi Hai Hawa
Mil Ke Chhudao Saare

Aajao Patang Leke
Apney Hi Rang Leke
Aasmaan Ka Shamiyana
Aaj Hamein Hai Sajana

Kyun Is Kadar Hairaan Tu
Mausam Ka Hai Mehmaan Tu
O, Duniya Sajee Tere Liye
Khud Ko Zara Pehchaan Tu

Tu Dhoop Hain Jham Se Bikhar
Tu Hai Nadee O Bekhabar
Beh Chal Kahin Ud Chal Kahin
Dil Khush Jahan Teri Toh Manzil Hai Wahin

O, Kyun Is Kadar Hairaan Tu
Mausam Ka Hai Mehmaan Tu

Baasi Zindagi Udaasi
Taazi Hasney Ko Raazi
Garma Garma Saari
Abhi Abhi Hai Utaari

O, Zindagi To Hain Batasha
Meethi Meethi Si Hai Aasha
Chakh Le Rakh Le
Hatheli Se Dhak Le Ise

Tujh Mein Agar Pyaas Hai
Baarish Ka Ghar Bhi Pass Hai
O, Roke Tujhe Koi Kyon Bhala
Sang Sang Tere Aakash Hai

Tu Dhoop Hain Jham Se Bikhar
Tu Hai Nadee O Bekhabar
Beh Chal Kahin Ud Chal Kahin
Dil Khush Jahan Teri Toh Manzil Hai Wahin

Khul Gaya Aasmaan Ka Rasta Dekho Khul Gaya
Mil Gaya Kho Gaya Tha Jo Sitara Mil Gaya, Mil Gaya

O, Roshan Hui Saari Zameen
Jagmag Hua Saara Jahaan
Udne Ko Tu Azad Hai
Bandhan Koi Abh Hai Kahan

Tu Dhoop Hain Jham Se Bikhar
Tu Hai Nadee O Bekhabar
Beh Chal Kahin Ud Chal Kahin
Dil Khush Jahan Teri Toh Manzil Hai Wahin

O, Kyun Is Kadar Hairaan Tu
Mausam Ka Hai Mehmaan Tu
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Jame Raho

Kas Ke Joota Kas Ke Belt
Khons Ke Andar Apni Shirt
Manzil Ko Chali Sawaari
Kandho Pe Zimmedari

Haath Mein File Man Mein Dum
Meelon Meel Chalenge Hum
Har Muskil Se Takrayenge
Tas Se Mus Na Honge Hum

Duniya Ka Naara Jame Raho
Manzil Ka Ishaara Jame Raho
Duniya Ka Naara Jame Raho
Manzil Ka Ishaara Jame Raho

Ye Sote Bhee Hain Attention
Aage Rehne Ki Hai Tension
Mehnat Inko Pyari Hai
Ekdum Aagyakari Hain

Ye Omlet Par Hi Jeete Hain
Ye Tonic Saare Peete Hain
Waqt Pe Sote Waqt Pe Khate
Taan Ke Seena Badhte Jate

Duniya Ka Naara Jame Raho...

Yahaan Alag Andaz Hai
Jaise Chidta Koi Saaz Hai
Har Kaam Ko Taala Karte Hain
Ye Sapne Paala Karte Hain

Ye Hardum Socha Karte Hain
Ye Khud Se Poocha Karte Hain

Kyon Duniya Ka Naara Jame Raho...

Ye Waqt Ke Kabhi Ghulam Nahin
Inhain Kisi Baat Ka Dhyan Nahin
Titli Se Milne Jaate Hain
Ye Pedon Se Batiyate Hain

Ye Hawa Batora Karte Hain
Barish Ki Boondein Padhate Hai
Aur Aasmaan Ke Canvas Pe
Ye Kalakariyan Karte Hain

Duniya Ka Naara Jame Raho..
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Bum Bum Bhole

Chaka Raka Chi Chai Cho Chaka Lo Rum
Gando Vando Laka Raka Tum
Akko Takko Iddi Giddi Giddi Go
Iddi Pai Vidi Pai Chiki Chaka Cho

Gili Gili Mal Sulu Sulu Mal
Maka Naka Huku Buku Re
Tuku Buku Re Chaka Laka
Bikko Chikko Sili Sili Sili Go
Bagad Dum Chagad Dum Chiki Chaka Cho

Dekho Dekho Kya Woh Ped Hai
Chadar Ode Ya Khada Koi
Dekho Dekho Kya Woh Ped Hai
Chadar Ode Ya Khada Koi
Baarish Hai Ya Aasmaan Ne
Chod Diye Hai Nal Khule Kahin

Hum Jaise Dekhe Yeh Jahaan Hai Waisa Hi
Jaisi Nazar Apni

Khul Ke Sochein Aao
Pankh Zara Phailaao
Rang Naye Bikhrao
Chalo Chalo Chalo Chalo
Naye Khwaab Bun Le

Hey Hey....
Sa Pa (Sa Pa) Dha Re (Dha Re) Ga Re (Ga Re)
Ga Ma Pa Sa (Ga Ma Pa Sa )

Bum Bum Bum(Bum Bum Bum)
Bum Bum Bum Bole(Bum Bum Bum Bole)
Hey Bum Chik Bole(Bum Chik Bole)
Arre, Masti Mein Dole(Masti Mein Dole)

Bum Bum Bole,Masti Mein Dole
Bum Bum Bole,Masti Mein Tu Dol Re Hey
Bum Bum Bole,Masti Mein Dole....

Bhala Machliya Bhi Kyun Udti Nahin
Aise Bho Socho Na
Socho Sooraj Roz Nahaye Ya
Baal Bhigoke Yeh Budhoo Banaye Hume
Yeh Saare Taare Timtimaye
Ya Phir Gusse Mein Kuch Badbadate Rahein


Khul Ke Sochein Aao...
Hey Hey Hey...
Bum Bum Bole,Masti Mein Dole...

O Rat Rat Ke Kyon Tanker Full
(Tanker Full Tanker Full)
Aankhein Band To Dabba Gul
(Oye Dabba Gul Dabba Gul)
Oya Band Darwaze
(Khol Re Khol Re Khol Re)
Ho Jaa Bindaas Bol Re
(Bol Bol Bol Bol Re)
Main Bhi Hoon(Main Bhi Hoon)
Tu Bhi Hai(Tu Bhi Hai)

Main Bhi Tu Bhi Hum Sab Mil Ke
Bum Chik Bum Bum Chik Bum Bum Chik...'
Bum Bum Bum Bum Bum Bum

Bum Bum Bole,Masti Mein Dole...

Aisi Rangon Bhari Apni Duniya Hai Kyun
Socho To Socho Na
Pyar Se Chun Ke In Rangon Ko
Kisi Ne Sajaye Hai Apni Duniya
Upar Wala Kya Hai Apni Duniya
Upar Wala Kya Koi Kalakaar Hai

Khul Ke Sochein Aao....
Chalo Chalo Chalo Chalo Chalo Chalo Chalo Chalo
Chalo Chalo Chalo Chalo Naye Khwaab Bun Le

Bum Bum Bole,Masti Mein Dole...
Oye Bum Bum Bole
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Bheja Kum (Sung by: SHANKAR MAHADEVAN, BUGS BHARGAVA, SHANKAR SHACDEV, RAAJ GOPAR IYER, RAVI KHANWILKER, LOY M)

Why?
Why Cant You?
Idiot
Why Cant You?
Kya Hai Problem?
Kyun Tera Bheja Kum?
Kya Hai Problem?
Kyun Tera Bheja Kum?
Kyun Maths Mein Ho Anda?
Kyun Roz Khate Danda?
Grammar Pathetic And Spelling All Wrong!

Aksahr Jo Nache Kya Khayi Hai Bhang?
Idiot Duffer Lazy Crazy
Idiot,Aye Duffer,Lazy,Crazy
Kyun Bhasha Kharaab,Kyun Na Dete Jawaab?
Kyun Karte Nahin Try, Why Why But Why Why Cant
You?
Kya Hai Problem?
Kyun Tera Bheja Kum?
Kyun Rehte Fissadi,Kyun Handwriting Raadi?
Kyun Homework Adhura,Kyun Dhyaan Nahin
Poora?
Why...Why...Why...Why
Why...Why...Why...Why
Idiot Duffer Lazy Crazy
This Child Can Drive Anybody Mad
Someone Please Call Up His Dad
Tumhara Problem Kya Hai Beta?
Moorkh Shorimani!
Kyun Number Aate Kam,Kyun Karte Nahin Sum?
Kyun Geography Mein Gol,
Bol Bol Bol Bol Bol ....
Idiot
Duffer
Lazy
Crazy
Idiot

Water : An Insightful Movie

I watched WATER, a movie by DEEPA MEHTA. She is a movie-maker who has consistently provided her audiences with cinema of the utmost quality. Movies such as Fire, 1947-Earth, Bollywood/Hollywood--and now Water-- have helped establish her prowess as a gifted movie maker and displayed her versatility.
Water brings us into the world of those girls and women unfortunate enough to have become
widows. The movie is set in historical times, before India´s independence. We see the movies from the eyes and ears of Chuihya (Sarala), a seven-year-old widow sent to live in an ashram for widows. She encounters the vile head of the widows, Madhumati (Manorma), who exploits the residents.
The only opposition to this tyranny is provided by Shakuntala (Seema Biswas). Kalyani (Lisa Ray) is the beautiful young widow who befriends Chuhiya--she is pimped by Madhumati and the eunuch Gulabi (Raghuveer Yadav). Ironically, she is sent to work across the Ganges. Narayan (John Abraham) is a follower of Gandhi who falls in love with Kalyani, not caring about her status as a widow.
Through WATER, Deepa Mehta exposes the cruelties of Hinduism against widows. Deepa Mehta does not reject Hinduism as a respectable religion. She is merely raising the right questions--she is striving to empower those with the means to help those widows who, till this day, suffer in the same conditions described in the film. No religion is perfect. Each one has a dark past. Hinduism is no different. It has its own dark corners.
A.R. Rahman has composed the Hindi songs in the film. They blend nicely with the story.
Lisa Ray is a complete revelation. Her Hindi has improved leaps and bounds. Not only does she look stunning, but she is convincing as the prostituted widow trained to be submissive. John Abraham is too chic for his role. He´s just one of those people that cannot look average even with the right makeup. But his mannerisms and dialogue delivery are perfect. This is the performance that he should be most proud of. Seema Biswas, is no less spectacular. Her fear, concern, and confidence are ideal and she proves that she is ideal for the role. Manorma plays an evil role to perfection. After being out of films for a long time, she returns with a bang, playing a character you love to hate. Raghuveer Yadav lends adequate support as the heartless eunuch. Waheeda Rehman is in a small role that could have been played by anyone, not suitable for an actress of her calibre. Sarala (Chuhiya) is the best part of WATER. She´s cute, energetic and the perfect choice for the role. This makes her performance even more profound. What an amazing actress!
This is the perfect end to what could be called the perfect trilogy. Water´s international recognition is not without reason and this can only be verified by experiencing it yourself. The movie is bold and unapologetic for being so. It shows the truth as it is. Water is so real and passionate that you will easily be moved and shocked.