Kishan Shrikanth

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Kishan Shrikanth
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Kishan Shrikanth, in 2006 Kannada film Thutturi
Born
Kishan SS

(1996-01-06) 6 January 1996 (age 29)
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Occupation(s)Film director, Film editor, Actor
Years active2000–present
Parents
  • Shrikanth HR
  • Shylaja Shrikanth

Kishan Shrikanth (born 6 January 1996), also known as Kishan SS or Master Kishan, is an Indian filmmaker and actor recognized by Guinness World Records as the youngest director of a professionally made feature-length film [1] from Bangalore, Karnataka. As of January 2006, having acted in 24 films and in many popular Indian soap opera (more than 299 episodes), he directed a feature film, C/o Footpath ( Care of Footpath ), about an orphaned boy who wants to go to school. [2] The film is adapted from a short story written by himself, [3] and the cast includes prominent Indian actors Jackie Shroff, Saurabh Shukla, B. Jayashree, Sudeep and Tara. [2] Kishan himself plays the lead. The film has been dubbed into five major Indian languages and it has also been released in English. It was first shot in Kannada and the original version was released on 26 November 2006. [2]

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In 2006, Kishan Shrikanth was recognized by Guinness World Records as the youngest director of a professionally made feature-length film, having directed Care of Footpath at the age of 9. [4]

Personal life

Kishan Shrikanth was born on 6 January 1996 in Bangalore, India to Shrikanth HR and Shylaja Shrikanth. He has a sister.[ citation needed ]

Education

Kishan Shrikanth finished his 10th Standard at Camlin English School. [5] [6] He wrote to the government requesting to grant permission to directly take up a Masters Program (Master of Arts in Multimedia & Animation) directly after 10th grade at age of 15. It took him a year to convince various authorities and a technical evaluation was conducted to confirm his eligibility to take up the course. He was admitted into the Masters Program at the age of 16 and went on to become the youngest master's degree earner. [7] He holds an MA in Multimedia. [8]

Films

Care of Footpath

In 2006, at the age of 9, Kishan directed Care of Footpath, a Kannada-language film featuring several prominent Indian actors. The film was later dubbed into multiple Indian languages and screened at international film festivals. [9]

The story follows an orphaned boy adopted by an old lady living in a slum who, after being mocked by schoolchildren for being uneducated, resolves to pursue an education despite overwhelming odds. The narrative, reportedly inspired by the lives of Thomas Alva Edison, Michael Faraday, and former Indian President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, explores themes of perseverance and social upliftment.Rao, Subha J. (17 October 2006). "Little big boy". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 May 2025. The film was originally released in Kannada on 26 November 2006. It successfully ran for more than 100 days in Karnataka. [10]

Shroff commented on him saying that "He is such a genius that I had to work in his film. He is constantly thinking about his next shot, constantly innovating to make it better. He is sure about what he wants from his actors". [11]

Later Work

In 2015, Kishan Shrikanth directed Care of Footpath 2, a trilingual sequel to his earlier film. The movie explores themes of juvenile delinquency and the justice system, featuring actors such as Esha Deol and Avika Gor. [12]

The film was submitted for consideration at the 88th Academy Awards through a qualifying theatrical release in Los Angeles. [13] The film premiered in Los Angeles in October 2015, ahead of its Indian release. [14]

Filmography

Directed feature films

Film
YearTitleDirectorWriterEditorProducerNotesRef.
2006 C/o Footpath YesYesPartialNoAlso lead actor, playback singer, editor
2015 Care of Footpath 2 YesYesYesNoAlso actor, original score producer
2015 Kill Them Young YesYesYesNoHindi version of Care of Footpath 2

As an actor

Acting roles
YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2001 Grama Devathe Kishan
Hello Narada
2002Law and OrderKishan
Vamshakobba
Chandu Bablu
Laali Haadu Kishan
HelloKishanalso singer
Neenu Ilde Naanu Illa Kane
2003 Excuse Me Kishan
Swathi Muthu Krishnamurthy
2004 Saradara
2005 Maharaja
Jogi
Thunta
Shambu
Encounter DayanayakDayanayak (young)
2006 C/o Footpath SlummuAlso director, singer
Thutturi Abhin
Miss California Boy in the song "Mailari Linga"Also playback singer
Aishwarya Chintu
2007 Ee Preethi Yeke Bhoomi Melide
Chili Pili Hakkigalu
2008 Moggina Manasu Chanchala's brother
Gnana Jyothi Sri Siddaganga
2013 Teenage AryaAlso editor
2015 Care of Footpath 2 Krishna
2015 Kill Them Young Krishna Hindi film
As singer

Awards and recognitions

2003

2006

2007

2008

2009

2012

2014


References

  1. ↑ "Indian boy is youngest director". BBC News. 22 July 2010. Retrieved 3 May 2025.[ dead link ]
  2. 1 2 3 "Meet the director...
  3. ↑ Vijayasarathy, R.G. (13 November 2006). "Kishan gets Guinness nod". Rediff. Archived from the original on 11 December 2007. Retrieved 13 November 2006.
  4. ↑ "Indian boy is youngest director". BBC News. 22 July 2010. Retrieved 3 May 2025.[ dead link ]
  5. ↑ Master Kishan scores 93% in SSLC exams Archived 11 October 2020 at the Wayback Machine One India, 13 May 2011
  6. ↑ Master Kishen Distinction Archived 27 August 2014 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ↑ "Kishan on his way to become youngest master's degree earner". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 4 August 2012. Archived from the original on 27 August 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
  8. ↑ "Master Kishan to study MA in Multimedia". Archived from the original on 3 September 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
  9. ↑ Rao, Subha J. (17 October 2006). "Little big boy". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
  10. ↑ "Kishan Shrikanth – Geniuses.Club". Geniuses.Club. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
  11. ↑ "Film director, 10, calls the shots". BBC News. 22 July 2010. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
  12. ↑ "Kishan Shrikanth's Kannada film joins Oscars 2016 race". Hindustan Times. 26 September 2015. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
  13. ↑ "Esha Deol's Care Of Footpath 2 in Race for Oscars 2016, Hema Malini 'Proud'". NDTV. 26 September 2015. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
  14. ↑ "Esha Deol's Kannada film 'Care Of Footpath 2' joins Oscar 2016 race, Hema 'proud'". The Indian Express. 26 September 2015. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
  15. ↑ "Nine-year-old directs Jackie". 17 January 2006.
  16. ↑ "Hello Gandhinagara Awards 2004". chitraloka.com. Archived from the original on 16 October 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
  17. ↑ Master Kishan in exam mode
  18. ↑ 54th National Film Awards Archived 29 October 2013 at the Wayback Machine (PDF) | Directorate of Film Festivals
  19. ↑ "Golden Lotus National Film Award for Best Children's Film – Care of Footpath". Wikipedia. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
  20. ↑ "Best Child Actor – Karnataka State Film Awards 2005–06". Wikipedia. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
  21. ↑ "Best Child Actor – Karnataka State Film Awards 2005–06". Wikipedia. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
  22. ↑ "Second Best Film – Chamber of Deputies Award, Giffoni Film Festival". Giffoni Film Festival. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
  23. ↑ 4th Tie Aspire Young Achievers Awards-Kishan Shrikanth Archived 1 August 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  24. ↑ "National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement – Government of India". My Stupid Little Science. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
  25. ↑ "Children's International Jury Prize – Cairo International Children's Film Festival". IMDb. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
  26. ↑ "Children's International Jury Prize – Cairo International Children's Film Festival". IMDb. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
  27. ↑ 1 November 2009
  28. ↑ "Official Selection – South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF), New York". Geniuses Club. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
  29. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 11 February 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  30. ↑ "Arunima Sinha, Utsav Lal, Kishan Shrikanth win TiE-Aspire Young Achievers Awards 2012" . Retrieved 21 September 2012.
  31. ↑ "The Forbes India 30 Under 30 List | Forbes India". Archived from the original on 6 March 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2014.
  32. ↑ "Forbes India 30 Under 30 List – Youngest Entrepreneur". The Times of India. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
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