Screening of the film, I am Kalam, was held at the little Flower School on Monday by the Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth (SPICMACAY).
The students from Classes I to V watched the film and later voiced how Dr Kalam inspires them. I am Kalam is a Hindi film directed by Nila Madhab. The plot revolves around Chotu who is inspired by the life of the former President of India, APJ Abdul Kalam. The character of Chhotu has been performed by Harsh Mayar, a Delhi slum boy. The film premiered at the 63rd Cannes Film Festival on 12 May 2010. It has been showcased in various film festivals and has bagged many awards and honours since it was released in 2011.
“The film classics are an inspirational, intelligent, topical and entertaining way of connecting to kids. This is the first of many events which the school will be holding in coming days. The students enjoyed the film classic and we with SPIC MACAY will hold more such screening in coming days,” said the Principal little Flower School, Ratna Manucha. The other schools and institutes participating in the film screening are Woodland School, John Martyn Memorial School, Raja Rammohan Roy Academy, Rajeev Gandhi Navodaya Vidyalaya, Doon University, Shigally Hills, Sardar Bhagwan Singh PG Institute, Bristol School, libra College of law and Welham Boys.