Ishaan's life spirals when he is sent to a strict boarding school, , in Panchgani after being caught skipping school. The family believes a "disciplined" environment will fix him. However, the boarding school is even worse. The teachers, led by the harsh principal, mock and punish him for his "laziness" and "stupidity." Ishaan becomes deeply withdrawn, loses interest in art, stops talking to his parents (who rarely visit), and feels utterly abandoned. He begins to believe he is a failure.

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Just as Ishaan is on the verge of complete collapse, a new temporary art teacher, (Aamir Khan), arrives. Nikumbh is the polar opposite of the other teachers: joyful, empathetic, and child-centered. He believes every child has a unique talent and learning style ("Every child is special").