Flight to fame from Dakshinpuri
When Harsh Mayar went to meet his aunt, Anita Singh in 2009, he had no idea that his life was about to change, for the better... Read More

A Winning Role
Teenage actor Harsh Mayar has won the National Award for I Am Kalam... Read More

I didn't know what National Award was: Harsh
13-year-old Harsh Mayar, who won the National Award in Children's Category for his film ' I Am Kalam '... Read More

The new life of Harsh Mayar
National Award-winning actor Harsh Mayar's neighbours haven't seen his film. Not too many own a television set in the row of brick-and-mortar shanties in Dakshinpuri in south Delhi, where the teenager lives... Read More

Harsh realities and lofty dreams
His real and reel life stories may be an inspiration to thousands of underprivileged children across the country... Read More

Child literacy film which makes a kid skip school
They were very proud that I was doing a film that gives such a good message to children... Read More

Delhi Slum Kid Harsh Mayar wins National Award
With this, the film has added one more brownie point to its kitty. I am Kalam now has 12 international and national awards to its credit... Read More

Wonder kid
Child actor Harsh Mayar is over the moon. The 13-year-old boy from a resettlement colony in New Delhi has bagged the National Award... Read More

Film on A. P. J. Abdul Kalam screened
A special screening of the film 'I Am Kalam', a film based on a child's struggle to get an education against all odds... Watch Video

Delhi Slum Kid Harsh Mayar wins National Award For I am Kalam
Premiered at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival, the film has already won the Audience Choice Award at Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles... Read More

On a roll
Child actor Harsh Mayar is over the moon. The thirteen-year-old boy from a resettlement colony in New Delhi has bagged the National Award for Best Child... Read More

I AM KALAM Bagged Another Award
Smile Foundation's I AM KALAM has bagged yet another award. And this time it is the National Award. Harsh Mayar... Read More

"KALAM" - Social Film Offers Hopeful Message
When we first see Chhotu (Harsh Mayar), the young protagonist of "I Am Kalam," the first thing the viewer notices is his beautiful grin... Read More

Delhi Slum Kid Harsh Mayar Wins National Award for I am Kalam
Smile Foundation's I am Kalam has yet again won an award. And this time it is the National Award... Read More

Delhi Slum Kid Harsh Mayar wins National Award for I am Kalam
Smile Foundation's I am Kalam has yet again won an award. And this time it is the National Award. Harsh Mayar, the protagonist of the film I am Kalam... Read More

Fairytale of a little Kalam
I am Kalam, which has just won the Kerala government's Aravindan Puraskaram for the best debut director, stresses on education and opportunities as the key to making it big in life... Read More

'I am Kalam' an award winning Hindi Feature Film
'I Am Kalam' is a film about a poor Rajasthani boy, Chhotu, who is inspired by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. The role of Chhotu has been performed by Harsh Mayar, a Delhi slum boy... Read More

Ticket to Hollywood
This is how Nila Madhab Panda, director of the film 'I Am Kalam' labels Rajasthan... Read More

Small film-makers bet on Cannes Festival to create global buzz
For a company that's been supplying components for Indian Army fighter tanks for over three decades... Read More

I Am Kalam-Movie by Nila Madhab Panda goes to Cannes film fest
'I Am Kalam', directed by debutant Nila Madhab Panda, will be screened at 63rd Cannes International Film Festival to be held May 12-23... Read More

'I Am Kalam' to be screened at Cannes film fest
"I Am Kalam", about trials and tribulations of a small boy yearning to attend school, will be screened at 63rd Cannes... Read More

'I Am Kalam' to be screened at Cannes film festival
The film, directed by debutant Nila Madhab Panda and produced by the Smile Foundation... Read More

I am Kalam (2011) – Inspiration Movie
"I am Kalam" the story of a child, his struggles to pursue his dreams and to surpass the boundaries of reality, is a celebration of the human spirit pitted against overwhelming odds... Read More

The other Kalam
You've seen them at tea stalls and roadside eataries, rushing about taking orders... Read More