Taare Zameen Par was an iconic Bollywood film released in 2007, produced and directed by Aamir Khan and written by Amole Gupte. The film follows the journey of an 8-year-old boy who is artistically gifted but struggles with academics. Labeled a troublemaker, he is sent to a boarding school, where a new art teacher recognizes that he has dyslexia and helps him discover his true potential. The lead character, Ishaan Awasthi, was played by Darsheel Safary.
In Taare Zameen Par, child actor Sachet Engineer, who played Ishaan’s elder brother Yohaan Awasthi, also made an impression with his performance. However, he did not pursue a career in acting afterward. He went on to build a life outside the film industry and is reported to have become a medical professional abroad, rather than continuing in films. He completed his dentistry and is now a practicing dentist in the United Kingdom:
Fans are praising Sachet Engineer’s success, calling it symbolic and wholesome, especially in reference to his role in Taare Zameen Par. In the film, his character Yohaan Awasthi is shown with prominent teeth, and social media users are now drawing a playful connection, saying he went on to become a dentist in real life to “fix Ishaan’s teeth.” Many users are also highlighting his transformation as inspiring, with comments describing him as a “real-life genius” and appreciating how he turned out to be just as “brilliant and shining” as his character in the film. Some humorous reactions include remarks like “he became a dentist to fix Ishaan’s teeth” and “his name is Engineer, but he became a doctor,” reflecting the lighthearted admiration circulating online. Read the comments:
The main lead Darsheel Safary who played Ishaan Awasthi is a successful digital creator:
