 It's a wonderful movie about a kid who has difficulties

in reading and writing. His parents and teachers didn't

know about his problem, instead they thought that he
is just lazy and doesn't want to study. He was so
desperate and didn't want to talk at all after his
parents moved him from a public school to a boarding
school. Finely, an art teacher knew his problem and
helped him and that changed the kid's life.
 There is a something different in every child. And
teacher is a those person who look and feel the child
that he or she is different. I am teacher I knows it very
well.

A SUMMARY OF ONE OF THE

BEST FAMILY MOVIE OF ALL
TIME; EVERY CHILD IS
SPECIAL.

CONTENT:

The story is about an 8-year-old boy named

Ishaan who cannot cope with the academic
demands in school. He even finds it hard to
read because the letters are moving or dancing.
He also can’t write correctly and his letters and
numbers are sometimes inverted. He is then in
danger to repeat his grade level.

Because of his difficulties in school, his parents

decided to move him to a new school that they
expect to help him. This made Ishaan depressed
knowing his family disband him.

Out of the blue, a new teacher has arrived in

their school that will help Ishaan find himself.
SUMMARY:

Ishaan Awasthi, an eight year old kid filled with

joy and imagination is having a hard time with
his life. His parents are more focused in
Ishaan’s brother who is much smarter. They
just doesn’t seem to appreciate Ishhan’s talent
in creativity and art.

Ishaan is also having a hard time in coping up

in school, he just can’t even read nor write. The
letters he see are moving and when he writes,
his letters and numbers are sometimes inverted.
Because of his difficulties in school and family,
he became depressed and confused.

His parents then decided to move him to a new

school that will teach him better and far away
from home, which, they did not know that will
make Ishaan more depressed. Ishaan is having
a hard time coping and adjusting and his only
stress reliever is through painting.

Out of the blue, Ram Shankar Nikumbh, a new

art teacher came to the scene that defies
traditionally practiced teaching. He set his
students on hype fire encouraging them to use
their imagination.

He noticed Ishaan and his difficulties. He

discovered that Ishaan’s mistakes are because
that he has dyslexia, a disorder that involves
difficulty in learning to read or interpret words,
letters, and other symbols, but that do not affect
general intelligence. -google Nikumbh
reminisced his past as he also has the same
problem as Ishaan before. He decided to help
the kid.
While observing Ishaan, Nikumbh noticed the
kid’s talent in art. He realized the kid’s
potential. Nikumbh came to visit Ishaan’s
family and explained to them the kid’s problem
why he is different. His parents were ashamed
of themselves not knowing their sons potential.

Nikumbh Helped the kid read and write

properly. they made a great bond together

Nikumbh approached the school’s principal to

have an event of painting to show the school
that Ishaan is not what they seem to think he is.
On the event, Ishaan is faced off with different
artist in school icluding his very own mentor,
Nikmubh.

When the decision came to who won the eyes

and hearts of the judges. He is tied with his
teacher Nikumbh, but only one should be the
winner. And that someone is no other than
Ishaan himslef. He won over his very own
mentor which made him, Nikumbh, and his
family very happy and proud.
Ishaan’s victory helps him find himself which
made him a better person in school, family and
community. His grades became higher and
personality improved and made him a very
smart and happy child.

The movie tells us that children are like stars on

earth, they are all special in their own ways.

A summary of
-Jo Peter Ubante,
St Thomas More

Reflection on Every Child is Special

Posted on July 4, 2015 by myjournalbasket
Every Child is Special

Every teacher plays an important role in the development of his/her

students. This one holds true in the movie “Every Child is Special”
which is about the boy, Ishaan Awasthi, who was suffering from
dyslexia and the teacher who changed his life. Ishaan had difficulty
in recognizing letters and numbers and could hardly read and write.
The condition his parents and his teachers had no idea of. Because
no one understood him, he felt different from the rest. Parents and
teachers thought he’s dumb and lazy. These gave him a feeling of
isolation.
The kind of relationship we build to the young ones greatly affects
how they perceive themselves and what they will become. The lack
of patience, love and kindness and most especially knowledge of
one’s physical, intellectual and emotional condition can make one
feels unworthy and unwanted.

In the movie, Ishaan met Mr. Ram Shankar Nikumbh, a substitute

art teacher. With his persistence to help the young boy, he found out
the boy’s condition and so offered extra time to teach him in areas
he had not mastered yet. For me, the character of Mr. Ram Shankar
Nikumbh shows us some qualities of a great teacher. A teacher who
does not only teach, but inspires as well. A teacher who is not afraid
to use unique and unconventional ways in teaching his pupils.
Furthermore, a teacher who exhibits a broad knowledge of
Psychology in teaching and using positive approaches in dealing and
addressing students’ concerns. The teacher’s persistence to truly
understand the boy changes everything. From a lazy, dumb boy as
others thought he was, turned a very smart and gifted boy in the end.
An artist to remember.

Oftentimes we are blinded by the strict rules and high standards in

meeting academic requirements, that, we fail to see the person’s
worth. We believe that an underperforming child, someone who can
hardly read and write and demonstrate certain skills and knowledge
in the given situation is not worth of our time. In my personal point
of view, teachers should help a child in every way they can. They
should look into the child’s potentials as a learner and of what
motivates a child and what does not. Other than a having a broad
knowledge on subject-matter, curriculum and standards, teachers
must have strong desire to make a difference in the lives of young
people.

dys·lex·i·a
/dəsˈleksēə/

Learn to pronounce

noun
1. a general term for disorders that involve
difficulty in learning to read or interpret words,
letters, and other symbols, but that do not affect
general intelligence.

An inspirational story that is as emotive as it is

entertaining.
What uplifts this film is the way it moves you deeply
with its sterling performances.
All in all, it is a magical film about the magnificent
abilities children have, even when all the odds are
against them. Luckily, most of the Bollywood clichés
actually enhance the film experience. Being such an
integral part of the story, the soundtrack and score
complement the film wonderfully. Each song aligning
nicely with the film's dramatic but hopeful tone.

"There have been such gems amongst us, who

changed the course of the world because they could
look at the world differently. Their thinking was unique
and not everyone understood them. They were
opposed, yet they emerged winners and the world
was amazed."

Aamir Khan has captured these emotions perfectly

near the end of Taare Zameen Par (a.k.a Like Stars
on Earth). I don't think I'll ever get the image of
Ishaan's father breaking down into tears out of my
head. There's some really powerful stuff here.
This brilliant movie, in my books, is nothing short of
being
One of the most Powerful movies you will ever come
across.

AARE ZAMEEN PAR

As long as I saw the movie I got lost because I got so

well connected to the situation therein that, most of
the times I found myself in it. I got deeply involved as
I saw Ishaan (portrayed by Darsheel Safary) in the
film.

The film brings out the ground reality of how the world
looks at children who suffer from dyslexia. The way
Amir Khan (the Director and Producer) has brought
out a clear message to the world (not to ignore the
simple joys and pleasures of Kids and not to rob them
of their childhood life) is simply amazing. The 8 year
old kid Ishaan is good at art but is a slow learner and
poor in academics.

Like any usual and normal parents, Ishaan’s parents

too always prioritise homework, marks and neatness.
Ishaan on the other hand always dreams of colours,
fish, kites and dogs etc. He spends most days
punished outside class letting his imagination go
around the world. At home, he is always seen mixing
colours, painting away instead of doing his homework.
While his elder brother is very good at studies and
sports, Ishaan is quite opposite. His poor scores in
academics becomes a cause of concern to the
parents. Unaware of the reason behind of his
weakness, his parents admit him to a boarding school
for disciplining him. Here, the art teacher (Nikumbh)
identifies the problem and rises to the occasion to
help him to overcome his disability. Amir Khan, who
has cast the Art Teacher’s role has excelled in his role
play.

The film has been well edited by Deepa Bhatia. The

Lyrics of the songs are written by Prasoon Joshi,
which are too good. The picturisation of the entire film
and especially the song sequences are exceptionally
so good that even rock hearted people who would not
drop tears would be moved and experience emotions.
The title song is fascinating. Maa and Jame Raho
combine talents in all respects- music, words and
voice. The production design is superb. Not even for a
moment you feel anything is fake.

The picturisation of school sequences is so good. To

make things as natural as possible, the Editor has
worked hard. He has involved in a few of the real
students of the school. In fact, a share in the success
of the film can be credited to these students too who
have justified their involvement in the film.
Bogged down by the routine action films which hardly
make any impact on our lives, I would rate this film
with a 4.5 score out of 5 and would strongly
recommend to film lovers that this is a NOT TO BE
MISSED MOVIE. Let me also add “DO NOT BE
CARRIED AWAY BY A FEW POSTERS AND THINK
THAT THIS IS A CHILDREN’S FILM. NO IT IS NOT.
IF YOU HAVENT SEEN IT SO FAR DO IT NOW”.

Amazing and emotion movie. Really they have given

true message that world is comparative. Now a days
students suffer from mental depression main cause is
education pressure. People think in society that if we
don't become doctor engineer or pilot nobody is going
to give us respect. Our Indians mentality is very bad.
Infact now a days schools teachers humiliate a lot
specially of weak students they never discuss them
about there problems. They will use humiliating words
wrong
to those weak students like useless huamn being
cowdung . And classmates will make fun of him . So it's
better to study at home only. Iast scene was very
emotional when he was crying that chid name is darshal
safari his character name was Ishan Avasthi. These is
known as hardwork willpower dedication. Really education
system in India is bad. I don't that why school authority
give jobs like these kinds of ill-mannered teacher's that
don't have humanity self respect on other's dosnt have
feelings. They should be thrown out from schools. I really
hate these kinds of Teachers. I don't respect them.

Today I watched first time this movie means after

eleven years of its releasing. It has been released in
2007 when I was eleven year old and was in 8th
standard. Then I wasn't even know about movies.
This movie is my new favourite and will be always.
Today It’s like I'm seeing myself in mirror after many
of years.
Darshil has done amazing acting in that small age and
Amir is phenomenal. First time I love amir this much,
as firstly liked his three idiots. Today I just fall for him
and his acting. Whole day I was praising him and his
acting.
Music is just so enchanting and exceptional. Love all
songs.
Now here why this movie touch my heart so hardly
and make a place in the depth.
Ishaan and Amir both were part of a single character
that I've been played in my life.
Ishaan was my childhood who had face so much
difficulties especially in study and going school. So
today if I see a child as reflection of mine then I get
attached or over think and sometimes worried about
them.
Our misfortune is we called extraordinary as
abnormal. Whom needs inspiration, appreciation they
get only anger, hate and sometimes sympathy.
Our misfortune is we don't have teachers like
Nikumbh in reality. We do struggle and fight all with
our own from the world full of normality. But even the
biggest supporters can be their families or parents.
m
This is a movie but the characters, the story, the
message and the lessons are real. This is very helpful
to SPED teachers and for parents having children with
special and unique needs. Every time I watched this
together with my class, i cannot hold my tears rolling
down, am emotionally touched with the situation of
Ishan in his growing years. However, am glad that one
passionate teacher met him and his world gets better
and brighter. In here, I can say that teachers play an
important role, either to break or make our students
"shine as stars".

This movie is very touchy. Amir Khan is no less than a

God for that child. We all crave for such teachers in
our life but sadly we get very few because they are so
rare. Work of teacher is to bring out the best in a
student, recognize what he do not know about himself
and make him believe in himself. We talk a lot about
failure of students and criticize them but cannot see
elders failing as teachers. Exceptional movie.

It's one of the most educative, informative and

inspirational films I've ever watched. I think parents
(especially fathers) and families must endeavour to
help their children realize their talents and help them
build upon them. Parental care, love, attention and
guidance are extremely important in the welfare of the
children. Thank you

The best film to teach people that no child is born

without talent. Parents and teacher should know the
child first and then educate them. Wonderful
screenplay and story
1. 1. Every Child is Special
2. 2. Characters: •Darsheel Safary –played the role of Ishaan Awasthi •Aamir Khan- Ishaan’s
Teacher, Ram Nikumbh • Tisca Chopra – Ishaan’s Mother, Maya Awasthi • Vipin Sharma –
Ishaan’s Father, Nandkishore Awasthi • Sachet Engineer – Ishaan’s Brother, Yohaan
Awasthi
3. 3. Summary: Awasthi,Nandkishore and his wife, Maya had two sons, Yohaan and Ishaan.
Their sons attend the same school where Yohan is an exemplary scholar and athlete, excels
in his studies, but Ishaan does the opposite. Ishaan is an eight-year-old whose world is filled
within wonders that he is able to convey to others, magical land filled with colors, fish,
dragons, planets and etc., he is an artist whose talent is unrecognized.
4. 4. Ishaan just cannot seem to get anything right in the class, he dislikes schools and fails
every test or exam. He finds all subject difficult, and is belittled by his teachers and
classmates. His parents continue to be disappointed with his performance, and as a result he
hides his report cards from them, often misses school, and keeps to himself all the time.
Things get worse and he gets into far more troubles.
5. 5. His father decided to bring him at boarding school to be disciplined. New Era Boarding
School is far from their residence. Ishaan was in trauma of separation from his family, and all
things are getting more worse, he is in a state of fear and depression.
6. 6. Then a temporary teacher came, Ram Shankar Nikumbh. Teacher Ram meets Ishaan and
realizes that Ishaan was very unhappy, He also believes he can help Ishaan to improve his
life. He review Ishaan’s work and conclude that Ishaan has dyslexia. He visits Ishaan’s
parents and explain everything. Through with his care and patience, he successfully improve
the life of Ishaan, even his parents, already believe that there is any hope for him.
7. 7. Moral Values The movie shows a very inspiring story. It also gives an awareness to the
viewer of what Ishaan had or what was his condition. The end part of a movie convey a
message of an acceptance , patience and care.
8. 8. Insights: We future teachers to be, plays an important role to our students, the movie
(Every Child is Special) serve as an eye- opener for me. The kind of relationship we
established to our students affects them on what they will become. We teachers must have
patience, love, care, kindness and must aware of their intellectual, physical, and emotional
condition, because without this, they may feel being unwanted and unworthy that will lead to
their failures.
9. 9. We teachers must have a character that shows not only effective, efficient but also great
teacher that has a good qualities and teacher that does not only teach but inspires as well. A
teacher that has a strong potential to teach and to help students excel. A teacher that uses
positive approaches and deal the student’s concerns. This movie helps me to understand the
uniqueness of everyone, it is our task teachers on how to deal learners with different kinds of
intelligence.
10. 10. Teachers should help a child in every way they can. We should look into child’s
potentials as a learner and what motivates a child and what does not. Sometimes, we are
blinded by our strict rules in attaining academic requirements, that we fail to see the worth of
a person. We teachers to be must have a strong desire to make difference in the lives of our
students.