Commentary
Opening sequence, "dancing letters" and complex word formations, puts viewer in head of someone who has difficulty reading and writing.[1]
Darsheel's trouble crying, partially necessitated additional shooting for scene that is told going to boarding school.[1]
Test audiences said that film too long, wanted family visit cut out from film, many including film's editor suggested it be cut. Did so, but Aamir had second thoughts. Post-production completed for versions with and without, decided to keep because felt important to show Ishaan going into deep depression.[1]
Script, after winning runs to his parents instead of Ram, but Aamir found too coincidental.