Darsheel Safary Reacts To Being Called The 'Taare Zameen Par Boy' Till Date: 'Not Everyone Gets...'

Actor Darsheel Safary who rose to fame with the 2007 film Taare Zameen Par recently opened up about he is still known as the Taare Zameen Par boy till date. Darsheel as a child actor in the film played the role of a dylexic boy named Ishaan Nandkishore Awasthi, which brought him immense love and appreciation.

In an interview with Indian Express, the young actor shared that feels grateful that people till acknowledge him as that Taare Zameen Par boy. Darsheel starred alongside Aamir Khan in the film. The film also marked the former’s acting debut.

He shared, “Honestly, I am inspired and flattered. Not everyone gets that kind of love for their first film. Everyone is hungry for more love and that pushes me to keep picking up projects that would help people be inspired. As actors, we have the power to evoke emotions in others. I think even after my 100th film, I will feel lucky that I am remembered as the Taare Zameen Par boy. I want to be able to pull audiences back to the theater along with their family.”

In the movie, while Darsheel portrayed Ishaan Awasthi, a young boy dealing with dyslexia. Aamir Khan took on the role of Ram Shankar Nikumbh, an art teacher who played a pivotal role in boosting Ishaan’s self-esteem and helping him overcome his dyslexia. The movie garnered widespread acclaim for its sensitive depiction of a child’s challenges with a learning disability and the invaluable support provided by a compassionate teacher.

On the professional front, Darsheel Safary boasts an exciting lineup of projects. He is set to grace the silver screen in director Vinay Bhardwaj’s sports drama, Hukus Bukus. Additionally, audiences can anticipate his presence in Hritik Sanghavi’s upcoming short drama Kashti, where he will share the screen with Lehar Khana and Ishan Saxena. Furthermore, Darsheel is gearing up for an action-packed adventure in Atul Garg’s drama Kashmir – Enigma of Paradise.

Darsheel Safary has ventured into various films, showcasing his versatility as an actor. Some of his notable works include Bumm Bumm Bole, Zokkomon, and Capital A Small A. His most recent appearance was in Kutch Express.