Frst-time actor Darsheel Safary, all buck teeth, expressive frowns, and wide smiles, lights up the screen.

On the whole, Taare Zameen Par touches your heart and moves you deeply with its sterling performances.

An inspirational story that is as emotive as it is entertaining.

The ruthless competition and unfair stress children have to face is poignantly critiqued through the vulnerability that Safary's portrayal of Ishaan delivers.