5 Excellent

The best thing that I liked about the film is that its realistic to the core. Its a film that you have to watch. Plain and simple and filled with emotions. Aamir sure is first rate not only as an actor but as a director too. However the main star of the film is Darsheel. Right from the start you can relate with the kid, his character, his family, his life and his relationships. Tisca Chopra as Ishaan's mother is first rate. She says a lot in every scene with just her expressions. The scenes between her and Ishaan are first rate. Its not a fabricated realtionship where all is larger then life and happy as ever. Its a story that has never been told before and that adds to the freshness of the film. Go ahead and soak your self in a few emotions.