I Am Kalam facts for kids
Quick facts for kids I Am Kalam |
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| Directed by | Nila Madhab Panda |
| Produced by | Santanu Mishra Jitendra Mishra (Associate) |
| Screenplay by | Sanjay Chauhan |
| Story by | Sanjay Chauhan |
| Starring | Harsh Mayar Gulshan Grover Dharmveer Jakhar Pitobash Tripathy Beatrice Ordeix |
| Music by | Abhishek Ray Madhuparna Papon Susmit Bose Shivji Dholi |
| Cinematography | Mohana Krishna |
| Editing by | Prashant Nayak |
| Studio | Smile Foundation |
| Release date(s) | 12 May 2010 (Cannes) 5 August 2011 (Indian) |
| Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹30 million (equivalent to ₹62 million or US$1.1 million in 2023) |
| Money made | ₹60 million (equivalent to ₹120 million or US$2.1 million in 2023) |
I Am Kalam is a heartwarming Indian drama film from 2011. It tells the story of a young boy named Chhotu. The movie was made by the Smile Foundation, a charity group. Nila Madhab Panda directed this inspiring film.
The main character, Chhotu, is played by actor Harsh Mayar. The film was first shown at the famous Cannes Film Festival in France in 2010. Since then, it has been shown at many film festivals. It has also won several important awards.
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Meet the Characters
This section introduces the talented actors and the characters they play in the film.
- Harsh Mayar as Chhotu/Kalam
- Hussan Saad as Prince Ranvijay Singh
- Gulshan Grover as Bhati, who owns a roadside restaurant called a Dhaba
- Dharmveer Jakhar as a Social Activist
- Beatrice Ordeix (a French actress) as Lucy
- Pitobash Tripathy as Laptan
- Meena Mir as Chhotu's mother
- Suresh Acharya as Lakha's assistant
- Biswajeet Bal as Sukha Singh
- Rajat Bhalla as Police Havaldar
- Garima Bharadwaj as Rani Sa
- Sanjay Chauhan as Raja Rudra Pratap Singh
- S.D. Chouhan as Ranvijay's worker
The Story of Chhotu
The film's plot centers on a poor boy named Chhotu. He finds great inspiration from A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. Kalam was a very respected former President of India.
Chhotu is so inspired that he decides to change his name to Kalam. He then dreams of meeting this great visionary leader. The movie shows his journey and struggles to achieve this big dream. It highlights the power of dreams and education.
Filming Location
The movie I Am Kalam was filmed in Bikaner. This city is located in the state of Rajasthan in India. Rajasthan is known for its beautiful deserts and historic forts.
Awards and Recognitions
I Am Kalam has received many honors and awards. These awards show how much people loved and appreciated the film.
- International Film Festival of India (IFFI), Goa: Won by the Young Jury for Best Feature Film.
- National Film Award for Best Child Artist 2011: Harsh Mayar won this award for his amazing acting as Chhotu.
- Lucas Film Festival, Germany: Awarded for Best Feature Film.
- International Jury at Ale Kino International Film Festival, Poland: Received a Special Mention.
- Don Quixote Prize from the International Ciné-Club Federation (ICCF) at the Lucas Film Festival.
- Special Diploma at Minsk International Film Festival, Listapadzik.
- Aravindan Award for Best Debutante Director.
- 57th Filmfare Awards for Best Story: Awarded to Sanjay Chauhan for his wonderful story.
Nominations
The film was also nominated for other important awards.
- Mumbai International Film Festival (MAMI): Nominated for the Indian Frame Showcase.
