Ahaan

 I watched the movie Ahaan today morning. What a beautifully made movie about a section of people who are so ill-represented in our movies. We speak so much about inclusiveness but we are ill equipped to make them a part of society as they should be. Some of us don't know about it and most of us don't care about it.

What do differently able people feel ? Why do they react as they do? What are the issues they face in society? Do they also have dreams? This film may not give you all these answers but I am glad at least someone thought of making a film like this to make a start somewhere. I love the fact that Abuli Mamaji was cast in the role of Ahaan who is a person with Downs Syndrome. The other main character is Arif Zakaria who essays the role of a man suffering from OCD or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The film narrates incidents that bring them together and how it changes their lives for the better.

It is a film with heart and a wonderful approach to bringing about some sort of understanding about people who are differently abled. Abuli is a natural in front of the camera while Arif seems to be a bit over the top at times. The efforts of the film maker in making a film about this theme is truly commendable. It is important for all parents, teachers and adults alike to make an attempt to understand the needs and difficulties faced by differently abled people and work towards making them an integral part of society. We, as adults need to teach our kids about this too, so that we can see an inclusive society in the near future. People with different needs too need to be heard, understood and included in the main stream. Of course, the film could have been better but I am all for the intention and the heart of the film, so I am not going to complain about it at all. Do watch this heart warming movie with your kids.

It is streaming on Netflix.