<P> The Indian news media also frequently compared Taare Zameen Par's nomination failure with the British film Slumdog Millionaire's multiple Academy Award nominations and wins, and noted that other Indian films in the past were overlooked . Film critic Rajeev Masand argued that it is difficult to compare the two films and noted that Slumdog Millionaire was being marketed in a way that Indian films such as Taare Zameen Par could not compete with . In this context, Slumdog Millionaire actor Mahesh Manjrekar stated, "I'm sad that Aamir's Taare Zameen Par didn't make it to the final round of the Oscars . I thought it to be way better than Slumdog (Millionaire)..., without taking away anything from Boyle and the kids . But, Indian movies are underestimated there ." </P> <P> UTV Home Entertainment released the film on DVD in India on 25 July 2008 . It was launched at Darsheel Safary's school, Green Lawns High School, in Mumbai . Aamir Khan, Tisca Chopra, Vipin Sharma, Sachet Engineer, and the rest of the cast and crew were present . In his speech, Khan stated, "Darsheel is a very happy child, full of life and vibrant . I am sure it's because of the way his parents and teachers have treated him . I must say Darsheel's principal Mrs. Bajaj has been extremely supportive and encouraging . The true test of any school is how happy the kids are and by the looks of it, the children here seem really happy ." </P> <P> Walt Disney Company Home Entertainment, which acquired 33 percent of UTV Software Communications, bought the DVD rights for distribution in North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia for ₹ 70 million (US $1.0 million). This marked "the first time an international studio has bought the video rights of an Indian film ." Retitling it Like Stars on Earth, Disney released the film in Region 2 on 26 October 2009, in Region 1 on 12 January 2010, and in Region 4 on 29 March 2010 . A three - disc set, the Disney version features the original Hindi audio soundtrack with English subtitles or another dubbed in English, as well as bonus material such as audio commentary, deleted scenes, and the musical soundtrack . </P> <P> The soundtrack for Taare Zameen Par was released on 4 November 2007 under the label T - Series . The music is mainly composed by Shankar - Ehsaan - Loy, with lyrics by Prasoon Joshi . However, "Mera Jahan" was scored by Shailendra Barve and written by Gupte, with the latter also composing "Ishaan's Theme ." Joshi received the National Film Award for Best Lyrics, and Shankar Mahadevan won the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for "Maa ." </P>

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