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{{Infobox film
| image = i-am-kalam-2.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Nila Madhab Panda]]
| producer = Santanu Mishra [[Jitendra Mishra]] (Associate)
| story = [[Sanjay Chauhan (screenwriter)|Sanjay Chauhan]]
| screenplay = Sanjay Chauhan
| starring = Harsh Mayar [[Gulshan Grover]] [[Dharmveer Jakhar]] [[Pitobash Tripathy]] Beatrice Ordeix
| music =[[Abhishek Ray]] Madhuparna [[Angaraag Mahanta|Papon]] [[Susmit Bose]] Shivji Dholi
| cinematography = Mohana Krishna
| editing = Prashant Nayak
| studio = Smile Foundation
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2010|5|12|Cannes|2011|8|5|Indian}}
| runtime = 87 minutes
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INRConvert|30|m|year=2011}}
| gross = {{INRConvert|60|m|year=2011}}
}}
'''''I Am Kalam''''' is a 2011 Indian [[Hindi]]-language drama film produced by the non-governmental charity Smile Foundation and directed by [[Nila Madhab Panda]], cinematography by Mohana Krishna. The character of Chhotu has been performed by Harsh Mayar.<ref name="timesofindia aug 2011">{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-04/news-interviews/29849681_1_film-nila-madhab-panda-harsh-mayar |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130523204749/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-04/news-interviews/29849681_1_film-nila-madhab-panda-harsh-mayar |url-status=dead |archive-date=23 May 2013 |title=I Am Kalam: Movie Review |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=4 August 2011 |access-date=20 February 2012}}</ref> The film was screened in the market section at the 63rd [[Cannes Film Festival]] on 12 May 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://businessofcinema.com/bollywood-news/nila-madhab-pandas-i-am-kalam-to-screen-at-cannes-film-festival/31134|title=Nila Madhab Panda's I Am Kalam to screen at Cannes Film Festival|work=Businessofcinema.com|date=6 May 2010}}</ref> It has been showcased in various film festivals and has received many awards and honours.<ref name="ibnlive23April">{{cite news | publisher=CNN-IBN| title=I Am Kalam|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/i-am-kalam-set-for-june-release-director/149973-8-66.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110428142250/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/i-am-kalam-set-for-june-release-director/149973-8-66.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 April 2011 |date=23 April 2011|access-date=19 November 2012}}</ref><ref name="telegraph1100920">{{cite news |title=Kalam continues to inspire, now on reel – Oriya director's take on former President's struggle for education wins global award |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1100920/jsp/orissa/story_12956197.jsp |newspaper=The Telegraph |date=20 September 2010 |access-date=19 November 2012}}</ref><ref name="dnaIndia">{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_i-am-kalam-selected-for-london-film-festival_1438263 |title=I Am Kalam selected for London Film Festival |work=DNA India |date=15 September 2011 |access-date=20 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.variety.com/article/VR1118035384?refCatId=4140&query=I+Am+Kalam |title=Bollywood hits Hollywood |access-date=20 February 2012 | work=Variety |first=Ilyse |last=Kaplan |date=13 April 2011}}</ref> The film was screened retrospective on 17 August 2016 at the ''Independence Day Film Festival'' jointly presented by the Indian [[Directorate of Film Festivals]] and [[Ministry of Defense (India)|Ministry of Defense]], commemorating 70th [[Independence Day (India)|Indian Independence Day]].

== Cast ==
* [[Harsh Mayar]] as Chhotu/Kalam
* Hussan Saad as Prince Ranvijay Singh
* [[Gulshan Grover]] as Bhati, Dhaba owner
* Dharmveer Jakhar as Social Activist
* Beatrice Ordeix (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 (screenwriter)|Sanjay Chauhan]] as Raja Rudra Pratap Singh
* S.D. Chouhan as Ranvijay's worker

== Plot ==
A poor boy ([[Harsh Mayar]]) derives inspiration from the former President of India, [[A. P. J. Abdul Kalam]]. He then decides to change his name to Kalam and harbours a dream of meeting the visionary.

== Location ==
The film was shot in [[Bikaner]], Rajasthan of India.

== Release ==
''I Am Kalam'' released in India screens on 5 August 2011. A special screening was held for [[Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam]] at his Delhi residence on 29 July.<ref>{{citation|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-07-30/news-interviews/29832900_1_film-nila-madhab-panda-harsh-mayar|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110911064820/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-07-30/news-interviews/29832900_1_film-nila-madhab-panda-harsh-mayar|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 September 2011|title=Abdul Kalam gets nostalgic on watching I Am Kalam|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=30 July 2011|access-date=4 August 2011}}</ref> The film was acquired and distributed by [[Ultra Media & Entertainment]].<ref name="release">{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/entertainment/ultra-acquires-80-children-films-titles-from-csfi/articleshow/50310813.cms|title=Ultra acquires 80 children films' titles from CSFI|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref>

== Reception ==

=== Critical response ===

[[Rajeev Masand]] of [[News18]] praised the acting performances of all actors specially Harsh Mayar who played the character of Kalam. Masand also complimented the script which he felt was very well written because it integrated a very important message about education in its screenplay without being melodramatic. Masand gave the film a rating of 3.5 out of 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rajeevmasand.com/reviews/our-films/sss/ |title=A better life |publisher=[[Rajeev Masand]]}}</ref> Mayank Shekhar of [[Hindustan Times]] found the film to be "sweet and engaging" and gave it a rating of 3 out of 5 appreciating its realistic nature.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/mayank-shekhar-s-review-i-am-kalam/story-YtglzqHkA378xii4WsSX7H.html |title=Mayank Shekhar's review: I Am Kalam |work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=5 August 2011 }}</ref> Shubhra Gupta of [[The Indian Express]] gave the film a rating of 3.5 out of 5 while praising its good intentions and the performances of all actors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/i-am-kalam/827725/2 |title=I am Kalam – Movie Review by Shubhra Gupta |work=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> [[Namrata Joshi]] of [[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]] praised the positive nature of the film but found the pacing to be slow. Namrata gave the film a rating of 2 out of 5 saying that "It’s a straight, simple story with no great highs and lows".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/i-am-kalam/277923 |title=I Am Kalam – Movie Review by Namrata Joshi |work=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]]}}</ref> Amy L. Hayden of [[Time Out (magazine)|Time Out]] found the film "heartwarming and inspirational" but felt that American kids might not be able to relate to it.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timeout.com/chicago/kids/activities/i-am-kalam-film-review |title=I Am Kalam – Film review |work=[[Time Out (magazine)|Time Out]]}}</ref> The film was rated 4.60 on 5 by audiences at the Transilvania International Film Festival.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2330690.ece | location=Chennai, India | work=The Hindu | first=Sudhish | last=Kamath | title=I am Kalam – To Kalam, with love | date=6 August 2011}}</ref> The Times of India gave it 4.5 stars out of 5, commented " It's inspirational, intelligent, topical and entertaining too. More importantly, it brims over with heart and soul, leaving no one untouched with its simple message of providing an equal opportunity".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/I-Am-Kalam/movie-review/9481298.cms |title=I Am Kalam |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=4 August 2011 |access-date=20 February 2012}}</ref> DNA also gave it 4.5 out of 5 stars, saying "At a little over 90 minutes, ''I Am Kalam'' is a gripping watch that leaves you feeling uplifted and positive".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_review-try-not-to-miss-the-beautiful-i-am-kalam_1572873 |title=Review: Try not to miss the beautiful I Am Kalam |work=DNA India |date=5 August 2011 |access-date=20 February 2012}}</ref>

== Awards and nominations ==
* Int'l Film Festival of India (IFFI),Goa by Young Jury for Best Feature Film<ref name="award">[http://www.iamkalam.com/html/Best-Film-Awards-And-Nominations-Received.html "awards"]{{Dead link|date=January 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* [[National Film Award for Best Child Artist]] 2011 – Harsh Mayar. He won it along with two other children<ref>{{cite news|last=Kapoor|first=Nikita|title=Chillar Party reject Harsh Mayar wins National Award for I Am Kalam!|url=http://www.filmitadka.in/201106241091/news/chillar-party-reject-harsh-mayar-wins-national-award-for-i-am-kalam.html|access-date=24 June 2011|newspaper=FilmiTadka|date=24 June 2011}}</ref>
* Lucas Film Festival, Germany for Best Feature Film<ref name="bollywoodtrade">{{cite web |title=I Am Kalam wins two international awards |url=http://www.bollywoodtrade.com/trade-news/i-am-kalam-wins-two-international-awards/index.htm |publisher=Bollywood Trade|date=14 September 2010|access-date=19 November 2012}}</ref>
* Int'l Jury at Ale Kino Int'l Film Festival, Poland for Special Mention<ref name="award" />
* Don Quixote Prize of the International Ciné-Club Federation (ICCF) at the Lucas Film Festival<ref name="bollywoodtrade" />
* Special Diploma for the Best Actor Work at Minsk International Film Festival Listapadzi, 2011<ref name="award" />
* [[Aravindan Award]] for Best Debutante Director<ref>{{citation |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/malayalam/top-stories/2011/aravindan-puraskaram-nila-pande-230211-aid0062.html |title=Aravindan Puraskaram for Nila Madhab Panda |work=OneIndia |date=23 February 2011 |access-date=20 February 2012}}</ref>
* [[57th Filmfare Awards]] for [[Filmfare Award for Best Story|Best Story]] to Sanjay Chauhan<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Zindagi-Na-Milegi-Dobara-sweeps-Filmfare-Awards/articleshow/11676105.cms |title=Filmfare Awards 2011 Winners |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=31 January 2012 |access-date=20 February 2012}}</ref>
* Best Child Actor award at Silent River Film Festival (SRFF), California, 2011<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jha |first1=Subhash K. |title=I Am Kalam wins 3 awards at The Silent River Film Festival |url=https://businessofcinema.com/bollywood-news/i-am-kalam-wins-3-awards-at-the-silent-river-film-festival/34068 |website=Businessofcinema(.)com |access-date=18 May 2021 |date=21 September 2011}}</ref>
* Special Mention to Harsh Mayar at the 17th International Children's Film Festival of India, 2011

=== Nominations ===
* Mumbai Int'l Film Festival (MAMI) for Indian Frame Showcase<ref name="award" />

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|1805263|I Am Kalam}}

[[Category:2010s Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:2010 films]]
[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian children's films]]
[[Category:Films set in Rajasthan]]
[[Category:A. P. J. Abdul Kalam]]
[[Category:Films scored by Abhishek Ray]]
[[Category:2010 directorial debut films]]

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