Kholo Kholo

Who it's for

From the film about a dyslexic boy who finally blossoms with the right support, this song encourages children to open up to the world and fly.

Feelings it meets

• Coming of Age
• Fresh Start
• Self-Worth
• Neurodivergent Identity

What it is

"Kholo Kholo" is a song sung by Raman Mahadevan on the soundtrack of the 2007 film Taare Zameen Par. The film is about Ishaan, an artistic eight-year-old with dyslexia who regains his confidence with help from his art teacher, Ram Shankar Nikumbh. The song plays during the art fair sequence at the film's climax and is a call to open up and recognize one's own worth.

Where to find it

All major streaming services.

Before you start

Age: All ages

Man is a born child, his power is the power of growth.Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, no. 25