Like Stars on Earth
A heart-rending yet uplifting drama that paints a vibrant world seen through the eyes of a misunderstood child, celebrating the unique constellations of talent within every individual.
Like Stars on Earth
Like Stars on Earth

तारे ज़मीन पर

"Every child is special."

21 December 2007 India 162 min ⭐ 8.0 (1,243)
Director: Aamir Khan
Cast: Darsheel Safary, Aamir Khan, Tisca Chopra, Tanay Chheda, Vipin Sharma
Drama
Individuality vs. Conformity The Crisis in Modern Education Parental Pressure and Expectation The Power of Empathy and Mentorship
Budget: $2,600,000
Box Office: $28,430,000

Like Stars on Earth - Movie Quotes

Memorable Quotes

Har bachcha apni-apni-khubi ke saath paida hota hai, apni-apni kaabiliyat ke saath, apni-apni chahat ke saath.

— Ram Shankar Nikumbh

Context:

Nikumbh says this while speaking to Ishaan's father, trying to make him understand that forcing Ishaan into a mold designed for everyone else is not only ineffective but also deeply harmful. It is a direct challenge to the father's rigid worldview.

Meaning:

Translated as, "Every child is born with their own unique quality, their own ability, their own desire." This line encapsulates the central philosophy of the film: the inherent value and individuality of every child.

Duniya mein aise-aise heere paida hue hai, jinhone duniya ka naksha hi badal diya... kyunki yeh duniya ko apni alag nazar se dekh paaye.

— Ram Shankar Nikumbh

Context:

Nikumbh is explaining dyslexia to Ishaan's class and his parents. He lists several famous and brilliant individuals like Albert Einstein and Leonardo da Vinci who were believed to be dyslexic, reframing the learning disability not as a defect but as a different way of thinking that can lead to greatness.

Meaning:

Translated as, "There have been such gems born in this world who have changed the course of history... because they were able to see the world from their own unique perspective." This quote validates neurodiversity by linking it to genius and innovation.