Academy Award nominated Producer (Lagaan) and Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan steps into new territory as a director and manages to deliver a stellar film that should continue his reputation beyond his regular jobs. He's one of the filmmakers that puts Bollywood on the map beyond Bollywood and continues to deliver high quality of films since Lagaan that includes Dil Chahta Hai, The Rising - The Legend of Mangal Pandey, Rang De Basanti and Fanaa.In this film he found the perfect actor in 8 years old Darsheel Safary who gives one of the best performances by a child actor in recent memory. The poignant story of a boy with a learning disability who's punished by everybody including his parents until a teacher at a boarding school discovers the real reason behind his disability. Aamir Khan directs with an assured hand and inventive vision that goes beyond entertainment. It's a definitive sign that Bollywood is moving beyond the formula genre to higher grounds for a global audience. YRCinema's coverage of Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles.
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