Bengaluru Woman’s Nostalgic Post on Boarding School Unveils a Taare Zameen Par Connection
Bengaluru Woman’s Nostalgic Post on Boarding School Unveils a Taare Zameen Par Connection
A Bengaluru-based woman, Aditi Srivastava, recently took to social media to share a heartfelt post about her boarding school, only for the internet to uncover a surprising link to the iconic 2007 Bollywood film Taare Zameen Par.
In her post on X (formerly Twitter), Aditi shared photographs of New Era High School in Panchgani, Maharashtra, which she fondly described as her “second home.” Reflecting on her childhood, she wrote:
“When I first heard that I had to go to boarding school in 1st std, I was so so scared. But after passing 10th, the only scary thing was the thought of leaving this place behind. These were the best years of my life. I can’t wait to retire and become a teacher here.”
When I first heard that I had to go to boarding school in 1st std, I was so so scared.
— Aditi Srivastava (@aditiso) December 28, 2024
But after passing 10th, the only scary thing was the thought of leaving this place behind.
These were the best years of my life.
I can't wait to retire and become a teacher here. pic.twitter.com/Y60MwsQw1K
The post quickly went viral, capturing the attention of social media users who noticed the school’s striking resemblance to the boarding school featured in Taare Zameen Par. Upon further digging, fans confirmed that New Era High School had indeed served as the filming location for the movie’s boarding school scenes.
Aditi herself confirmed the connection, replying to a comment, “Yess, we were in 3rd standard when they shot the movie here.”
The 2007 film, starring Aamir Khan and Darsheel Safary, featured New Era High School as the setting where Ishaan Awasthi (Darsheel) experiences a transformative journey under the mentorship of his art teacher, Ram Shankar Nikumbh (Aamir Khan).
Aditi’s nostalgic post resonated with many alumni of the school, who flooded the comments section to share their memories of campus life. It also rekindled fond memories for fans of the film, who were reminded of its powerful story and emotional impact.
This heartfelt post not only celebrated Aditi’s cherished school days but also brought to light a unique connection between the real-life school and a movie that has left an indelible mark on millions of hearts.
