Aamir Khan (the director) understands the psychology of a traumatized child. As an actor, he plays Nikumbh as the anti-teacher: patient, playful, and profoundly kind. His famous “Nikumbh’s song” ( Maa in the original, but effectively adapted in Portuguese) is a tear-jerking masterpiece.
The film ruthlessly critiques the education system that measures intelligence only by math and grammar scores. It asks a crucial question: “Why is a fish judged by its ability to climb a tree?” Every parent and teacher should watch this. Como Estrelas Na Terra
Have tissues ready. You will cry.