Film
Like Stars on Earth
2007· PG· 2h 42m· Drama
“Every child is special.”
Like Stars on Earth (2007) portrays Ishaan Awasthi, an eight-year-old captivated by the minutiae of life that adults overlook. His colourful world clashes with the rigidity of academia, where his divergent interests and learning challenges make him an outcast. After being shipped off to boarding school, Ishaan encounters Ram Shankar Nikumbh, a teacher who recognizes Ishaan's unique abilities and nurtures his potential, transforming his academic and personal outlook.
2007-12-21
Cast & Characters
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Key Crew
DirectorAamir Khan
ScreenplayAmole Gupte
ProducerAamir Khan
Director of PhotographySatyajit Pande
Original Music ComposerEhsaan Noorani
EditorDeepa Bhatia
Full cast & crew (17 cast · 19 crew)
Details
Released2007-12-21
Runtime2h 42m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosAamir Khan Productions · PVR Inox Pictures · UTV Motion Pictures
Budget$3M
Box office$28M
LanguagesHindi
CountriesIndia
Rating8.0/10 · 1365 votes
Original languagehi
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