Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Some characters are remembered forever… and Ishaan Awasthy is definitely one of them.
Join us for Episode 174 of Unfolding Talents featuring Darsheel Safary — the actor who touched millions of hearts with Taare Zameen Par and became the face of one of Indian cinema’s most emotional & impactful films.
But behind the love, recognition & overnight fame came pressure, stereotypes, expectations and the struggle of growing up in front of the entire country.
In this deeply nostalgic, emotional & brutally honest conversation, Darsheel opens up about how Taare Zameen Par changed his life forever, why his parents almost said NO to the film, the challenges of playing Ishaan Awasthy, and how people still see him as that little kid even today.
He also shares unheard behind-the-scenes stories with Aamir Khan, talks about the harsh reality of being a child actor, dealing with flop films like Bum Bum Bole & Zokkomon, the fear of becoming irrelevant, taking a break from acting to enjoy college life, directing his own theatre play Aakhiri Local, and finding himself beyond the identity of Ishaan Awasthy.
From memorable moments on the sets of Taare Zameen Par to his entry into Maharani Season 4, upcoming international projects, dance, self-doubt, growth & the changing culture between Indian and international film sets, this episode dives into every chapter of his journey.
Watch till the end for one of the most heartfelt conversations on Unfolding Talents.
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Chapters:
00:00 – Precap
02:09 – Intro
02:58 – Did Ishaan Awasthy’s character become a roadblock?
04:39 – Were your teeth real?
06:05 – When going outside became difficult
07:42 – What made Taare Zameen Par so special?
08:47 – How challenging was Ishaan Awasthy’s role?
10:19 – BTS stories with Aamir Khan
11:56 – Most memorable scenes from Taare Zameen Par
13:48 – His father was also an actor!
15:28 – I’m overcritical about myself
16:13 – Is he still pursuing dance?
18:44 – Impact of Bum Bum Bole & Zokkomon's failure
21:04 – Misconceptions about child actors
22:53 – Almost said no to Taare Zameen Par
26:29 – Taking a break from acting to enjoy college life
29:38 – He directed a play – Aakhiri Local
31:48 – Was he ever afraid of becoming irrelevant?
32:47 – His upcoming international film
33:58 – Difference between Indian & international set culture
35:34 – I don’t want undeserved favors
37:04 – Outro
About Digital Commentary: We are the non-fiction wing of KathaVersse Media Network, bringing you engaging chat shows, podcasts, and travel shows on a wide range of topics, including cinema, web shows, pop culture, sports, and everything in between. Tune in for fresh, insightful content delivered directly to your screens.
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Some characters are remembered forever… and Ishaan Awasthy is definitely one of them.
Join us for Episode 174 of Unfolding Talents featuring Darsheel Safary — the actor who touched millions of hearts with Taare Zameen Par and became the face of one of Indian cinema’s most emotional & impactful films.
But behind the love, recognition & overnight fame came pressure, stereotypes, expectations and the struggle of growing up in front of the entire country.
In this deeply nostalgic, emotional & brutally honest conversation, Darsheel opens up about how Taare Zameen Par changed his life forever, why his parents almost said NO to the film, the challenges of playing Ishaan Awasthy, and how people still see him as that little kid even today.
He also shares unheard behind-the-scenes stories with Aamir Khan, talks about the harsh reality of being a child actor, dealing with flop films like Bum Bum Bole & Zokkomon, the fear of becoming irrelevant, taking a break from acting to enjoy college life, directing his own theatre play Aakhiri Local, and finding himself beyond the identity of Ishaan Awasthy.
From memorable moments on the sets of Taare Zameen Par to his entry into Maharani Season 4, upcoming international projects, dance, self-doubt, growth & the changing culture between Indian and international film sets, this episode dives into every chapter of his journey.
Watch till the end for one of the most heartfelt conversations on Unfolding Talents.
Subscribe To Our Digital Commentary Podcast Channel For More Full Episodes:
youtube.com/channel/UCd7Ts5bAA7vConNzJfOKzbA
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youtube.com/@digitalcommentaryclips/videos
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youtube.com/playlist?list=PLku_RIQ2rWc-1S1RJ8S2ntn7-zXPvlBdU
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Instagram: instagram.com/digitalcommentary
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Follow Our Guest:
Darsheel Safary: instagram.com/dsafary?
Follow Our Host :
Nitin Anand: instagram.com/nitin__anand__?
Chapters:
00:00 – Precap
02:09 – Intro
02:58 – Did Ishaan Awasthy’s character become a roadblock?
04:39 – Were your teeth real?
06:05 – When going outside became difficult
07:42 – What made Taare Zameen Par so special?
08:47 – How challenging was Ishaan Awasthy’s role?
10:19 – BTS stories with Aamir Khan
11:56 – Most memorable scenes from Taare Zameen Par
13:48 – His father was also an actor!
15:28 – I’m overcritical about myself
16:13 – Is he still pursuing dance?
18:44 – Impact of Bum Bum Bole & Zokkomon's failure
21:04 – Misconceptions about child actors
22:53 – Almost said no to Taare Zameen Par
26:29 – Taking a break from acting to enjoy college life
29:38 – He directed a play – Aakhiri Local
31:48 – Was he ever afraid of becoming irrelevant?
32:47 – His upcoming international film
33:58 – Difference between Indian & international set culture
35:34 – I don’t want undeserved favors
37:04 – Outro
About Digital Commentary: We are the non-fiction wing of KathaVersse Media Network, bringing you engaging chat shows, podcasts, and travel shows on a wide range of topics, including cinema, web shows, pop culture, sports, and everything in between. Tune in for fresh, insightful content delivered directly to your screens.
For collaborations and other queries please reach out to us at connect@kathaversse.com
#DarsheelSafary #TaareZameenPar #AamirKhan #IshaanAwasthy #ChildActor #BollywoodPodcast #IndianCinema #UnfoldingTalents #MaharaniSeason4 #Bollywood #ActorLife #PodcastIndia #HindiPodcast #Nostalgia #TZP #BumBumBole #Zokomon #BehindTheScenes #BollywoodActors #FilmIndustry
