Indian education focuses mainly on theory, rather than practical work. So this affects children who have less learning ability, who suffer from mental problems such as dyslexia and who simply lack interest in the subject. Analyzing the film “Like Stars on Earth”. The concept of the power of the myth of the Practice of Looking is applied. An eight-year-old, Ishaan was having a tough time in studies due to dyslexia. But his parents and teacher have created the myth that he is not doing well in studies because he is lazy and his mind is always busy with mischievous activities. Due to the high level of competition, most Indians have a myth that life is a race and can only be won by getting good grades. There is no promising future for the average or weak student. In the field of education, all parents think that a successful future and high income are achievable only through the profession of doctors and engineers. Artistic fields such as photography or painting do not guarantee such a future. This is how the power of myth is shown in this film. The concept of spectatorship that gives meaning to Practice of Looking also applies to this film. There is no doubt that this film has successfully convinced the Indian audience that every parent should understand their child and the problem faced by the dyslexic child. However, when this film was screened internationally, myths about the Indian education system were born. Viewers from other countries will believe that Indian education takes away all freedom from students, Indian parents choose to abuse their children for not getting better grades rather than understanding their problems, and Indian parents decide which field their child should pursue, ignoring whether their child is or not. interested or
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