On his 27th birthday, Darsheel Safary, the talented child actor who stole hearts with his performance in Aamir Khan‘s Taare Zameen Par, revealed that he was once bullied in school for his prominent teeth.
Darsheel Safary, known for his memorable portrayal of Ishaan in the Bollywood superhit film, Taare Zameen Par, has faced his fair share of challenges. But with determination and a positive mindset, he turned adversity into an opportunity for growth and success. Let’s delve deeper into Darsheel’s inspiring journey.
Taare Zameen Par Child Actor Darsheel Safary: A Tale of Resilience and Triumph
Despite facing taunts for his appearance, it was those very teeth that ultimately landed Darsheel the role that made him a household name in India.
In a candid interview with Hindustan Times in 2022, Darsheel reflected on his childhood experiences, saying, “In my personal life, away from acting too, I have had these things. I’ve been made fun of for my height, for my teeth and everything. My teeth were like 1 kilometer out. It all happens for a reason. All that happened and then I got the film because of those teeth. The way I look at it is that it is a learning thing. That is how you don’t get affected.”
Darsheel’s resilience in the face of adversity is truly inspiring. Despite being sensitive and easily affected by criticism as a child, he learned to differentiate between constructive feedback and baseless negativity. He shared, “When you become an actor, you have to mute out the noise but not all of it. You need to know what is real or not. If they say, ‘Darsheel is being lazy’, that is true, and I have to work on it. But if they say, ‘Darsheel doesn’t like acting’, that’s untrue.”
Recently, fans of Taare Zameen Par were delighted to see a reunion of the film’s cast. Aamir Khan and Darsheel Safary came together for an advertisement promoting an energy drink, sparking nostalgia among viewers. Darsheel posted a series of photos with Aamir, captioning them, “It is Aamir’s multiverse, and we’re all just living in it. 3 days to go.”
Aside from his iconic role in Taare Zameen Par, Darsheel Safary has also showcased his talent in other films such as Bumm Bumm Bole, Zokkomon, and Midnight’s Children. More recently, he appeared in the docu-fiction First Act, which sheds light on the experiences of child actors in the film industry.
Darsheel Safary’s journey from a bullied school kid to a celebrated actor serves as a powerful reminder that challenges can pave the way for success. His story is a testament to the importance of resilience, self-belief, and the ability to turn setbacks into opportunities. Let us all take inspiration from Darsheel’s story and tackle life’s challenges with courage and determination.
