Overview
The film celebrates the survival of the human spirit against overwhelming odds and highlights the need for underprivileged children's education. Its a film based on former indian president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and is aimed at inspiring the poor to educate their children. Written by DaGambit Chhotu's peasant village is ruined by drought, so his ma drops the boy with uncle Bhati, who runs a tea stand at the city outskirts. Clever Chottu, who calls himself Kalam after the self-made Indian president, soon outsmarts uncle's adult assistant and makes friends with the loneliest boy in the palace, now a hotel, a prince his age.
A closer look
I Am Kalam (2010) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family. Directed by Nila Madhab Panda. The cast includes Gulshan Grover, Harsh Mayar, Hussan Saad, Pitobash. Runtime: 89 minutes.
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What is the original language of I Am Kalam?
I Am Kalam is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for I Am Kalam?
Our source metadata lists 15 October 2010. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed I Am Kalam?
The listed director is Nila Madhab Panda.
Who is in the cast of I Am Kalam?
The available cast credits include Gulshan Grover, Harsh Mayar, Hussan Saad, Pitobash, Beatrice Ordeix. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is I Am Kalam?
The recorded runtime is 89 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is I Am Kalam?
The source lists these genres: Comedy, Drama, Family.
What is I Am Kalam about?
The film celebrates the survival of the human spirit against overwhelming odds and highlights the need for underprivileged children's education. Its a film based on former indian president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and is aimed at inspiring the poor to educate their children. Written by DaGambit Chhotu's peasant village is ruined by drought, so his ma drops the boy with uncle Bhati, who runs a tea stand at the city outskirts. Clever Chottu, who calls himself Kalam after the self-made Indian president, soon outsmarts uncle's adult assistant and makes friends with the loneliest boy in the palace, now a hotel, a prince his age.
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