L.K. Advani showers praise on Aamir Khan for his Taare Zameen Par
MIL/Agencies/Sify, Jan 13, 2008. Sify/IR Summary
New Delhi, India: January 13, 2008 - IR Summary -Senior BJP leader L.K. Advani was so much moved while watching Bollywood star Aamir Khan's directorial debut Taare Zameen Par, that he could not control his tears. Mr. Advani said that he has not seen such a good movie for a long time.
Aamir had arranged a special screening of the film for Advani, a Hindi film buff, and a few MPs at Prasar Bharati's Film Division auditorium here Friday.
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Mr. Advani praised Aamir Khan and his team and particularly the hot-tempered child's struggle. He said it was remarkable how the child was made to overcome his shortcomings. It was a very difficult subject for Aamir Khan but ultimately he handled the issue very well. He said that I can say nothing but to praise for him and his team and the little boy who acted the main role.
"Both the director and the scriptwriter must be complimented. After years, I have seen such a film. Congratulations to the filmmakers," Advani told reporters later.
In 2001, Advani had seen Lagaan, again an Aamir starrer, and liked it immensely. The movie was nominated for the Oscar but lost to No Man's Land.
The sources said Aamir flew down from Mumbai for the screening when one of his relatives, close to Advani, informed him that the leader of the opposition was keen to watch his movie.
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