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I Am Kalam(2011)

7.4/10
Hindi89 mins

I Am Kalam (2011) is a 89-minute Hindi film directed by Nila Madhab Panda. Starring Hussan Saad, Pitobash and Beatrice Ordeix. With an audience rating of 7.4/10, I Am Kalam stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2011.

Mood:
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
5 August 2011
Director
Nila Madhab Panda
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 29m
GudVibe Rating
7.4/10

Storyline

A poor boy nicknamed Chhotu is sent to live with his uncle at a roadside tea stall after a drought hits his village. Calling himself Kalam after a famous Indian president, he cleverly helps at the stall and befriends a lonely, wealthy boy who lives in a nearby palace-turned-hotel.

A poor boy's big dreams inspire a prince.

Film Details

7.4Rating
89Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date5 August 2011
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
survivaleducationfriendshipidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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Harsh MayarActor
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Gulshan Grover, Actor in I Am Kalam
Gulshan GroverActor
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Nila Madhab PandaDirector
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Hussan SaadActor
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PitobashActor
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Beatrice OrdeixActor

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Trivia

  • The film's young lead, Harsh Mayar, won the National Film Award for Best Child Artist for his role as Chhotu.
  • Director Nila Madhab Panda was inspired to make the film after meeting a shoeshine boy who dreamed of becoming like Dr. Kalam.
  • The movie was shot on location in Rajasthan, using real local villagers as background actors in many scenes.
  • It was partly funded by the Children's Film Society of India, which supports movies made for young audiences.
  • The film's title refers to the real-life President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who was known for his humble origins and love for children.
  • Despite its serious themes, the movie includes lighthearted moments, like Chhotu using clever tricks to sell more tea.
  • The prince's palace shown in the film is a real heritage property, the Bissau Palace in Nawalgarh, Rajasthan.

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