I Am Kalam movie poster

I Am Kalam

October 15, 2010 1h 28m 7.2/10 (30 votes)

Originally released in 2010. I Am Kalam is a comedy/drama film. directed by Nila Madhab Panda. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Gulshan Grover, Harsh Mayar, and Hussan Saad

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 15, 2010 15 years ago
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Runtime 1h 28m 88 minutes total
User Rating 7.2/10 Great (30 votes)
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Language Hindi Original language
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Country India Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
HI

Frequently Asked Questions

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. A...

Who directed I Am Kalam?

I Am Kalam was directed by Nila Madhab Panda.

How long is I Am Kalam?

I Am Kalam has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).

When was I Am Kalam released?

I Am Kalam was released on October 15, 2010 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in I Am Kalam?

The main cast of I Am Kalam includes Gulshan Grover, Harsh Mayar, Hussan Saad, Pitobash, Beatrice Ordeix.