The Captain from Kopenick (1958)

Like Stars on Earth (Taare Zameen Par) is a 2007 movie produced by Aamir Khan Productions and PVR Pictures that shows viewers that every child is special. The movie centers around Ishaan Awasthi, an eight-year-old boy who suffers from dyslexia, a disability that prevents him from being successful in his schoolwork. Dyslexia is a disability where a child has difficulty with understanding letters and words, and the reading disorder can happen to anyone.

This article will discuss why this film has a lot of representation and diversity and why people should know about dyslexia.

Like Stars on Earth features a diverse cast, as the majority of the movie takes place in Mumbai, India. Furthermore, viewers can easily see that there is Asian representation in the film, as Ishaan Awasthi, (Darsheel Safary) and Ram Shankar Nikumbh (Aamir Khan), the major characters, are of Indian descent. Though the film is an Indian drama film written in Hindi language, it has become popular in today's American generation because it focuses on the topic of dyslexia, which is relevant in today's society.

The reading disorder is a disability that can happen to anyone, regardless of their racial and cultural backgrounds.