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I Am Kalam (2010)

Movie ★ 7.3 89 min

Comedy Drama Family

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.

Nila Madhab Panda Director Sanjay Chauhan Writer Nila Madhab Panda Writer Deepak Venkateshan Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 15, 2010
Runtime
89 min
IMDb
tt1805263
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Language
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Cast

Gulshan Grover Gulshan Grover Bhati Harsh Mayar Harsh Mayar Chhotu/Kalam Hussan Saad Kunver Ranvijay Singh Pitobash Pitobash Laptan Beatrice Ordeix Lucy

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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. 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.
Who directed I Am Kalam?
I Am Kalam was directed by Nila Madhab Panda.
Who stars in I Am Kalam?
I Am Kalam stars Gulshan Grover, Harsh Mayar, Hussan Saad, Pitobash.
When was I Am Kalam released?
I Am Kalam is a 2010 comedy, drama, family film.
Where can I watch I Am Kalam?
You can watch I Am Kalam with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.