Chillar Party team wins 3 National Awards!

Salman with Chillar Party Team

Salman Khan’s film ‘Chillar Party’, won not just one but as much as 3 awards at the 59th National Awards announced in New Delhi on Wednesday. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and Vikas Bahl, the film starred a number of child artists. The tale is about a street waif and a dog who befriend the school-going kids of a housing society.

Besides winning the ‘best children’s film’, the movie also won the prestigious award for the best original screenplay for writers Nitesh Tiwari, Vijay Maurya and Vikas Bahl.

Vikas told, “Salim Uncle, Rajkumar Hirani Sir, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor and Sohail’s conviction in Chillar Party paid off! I was waiting for an opportunity like this when I could thank them for their generosity and love. Now its time to celebrate with my dog who’s love made me make this film.”

Hearty congratulations to the whole team!!

Salman Khan doesn’t want to bore audience!

It’s been almost two decades; Salman Khan has been in the movie industry. He’s seen doing a diversity of roles but insists he doesn’t do boring movies.

The actor has given some major Blockbusters like Hum Apke Hain Kaun, Maine Pyar Kiya and the most recent one being his role of Chulbul Pandey in Dabangg.

“I don’t do boring films, I only take up interesting projects,” he told.

The actor is currently promoting his children movie Chillar Party and held a special screening for Information and Broadcasting minister, Ambika Soni.

Salman, 45, has produced the film and tells it is a fun film and hopes that everybody watches it. The actor who is busy shooting for his upcoming movie Bodyguard opposite Kareena Kapoor will not be able to attend the IIFA awards this year.

“I am busy shooting and don’t have the time to make to IIFA this year. It was fun last year to perform there,” Salman told. Asked whether he will miss not being able to make it to IIFA this year, the actor joked, “Yes IIFA will miss me for sure.”

The film is a yet another action film after Dabangg and Ready. It is a remake of a Malayalam film and will see Salman playing the role of a bodyguard to Kareena Kapoor.

'Chillar Party' reject Harsh Mayar wins the National Award for 'I Am Kalam!

Child actor Harsh Mayar in film I am Kalam

Child actor Harsh Mayar in film I am Kalam

'Chillar Party' may boast of biggies like Salman Khan and Ranbir Kapoor but Smile Foundation's film I am Kalam has none other than the Missile Man of India,  former Indian President Dr. A P J Kalam as its inspiration. The fun and family entertainer has a social message and just like the feel of the film the lead child actor Harsh Mayar has also had a story of grit and determination.

The actor Harsh, who is a slum kid from Delhi was first rejected by the makers of Chillar Party because he was a misfit for the rather urbane film. Needless to say, Harsh was disappointed by the rejection and returned to Delhi little knowing what was in store for him! Lady Luck did decide to smile on the kid wonder and he got noticed for his natural talent and got selected for I Am Kalam. Not just that, he got an opportunity to meet A P J Kalam himself and even complimented the Prez for his hairstyle! The little boy left the great Kalam himself impressed by talented.

Like it's said, it all happens for the best and being rejected for Chillar Party proved lucky for Harsh since he won the National Award for the film in the Child Actor category!

The film is fast becoming a movement... The story is about Chhotu who in spite of abject poverty has an inventive mind and a never say die spirit. (There are  60 million ‘Chhotus’ in India who are unfortunately involved in Child labour but dream of being educated.)

 The film follows a fable like narrative, somewhat like The Prince and the Pauper friendship which adds to its universal appeal. It's also inspired from a true story.

Other than the Best Actor in Child Artiste Category, the film has won 12 national and international awards, including the best feature film in the Lucas International Film Festival (Germany), the Don Quixote Prize of the International Cine Club Federations (Germany), Young Jury Award at the International Film Festival of India in Goa; the “Audience Favorite” Award at the Barbican London Children’s Film Festival Award; a Special Diploma for the Best Actor Work at Minsk International Film Festival Listapadzik; and the Best Debutant Director Award at the Chalachitra Film Society, Kerela. The film has also received a Special Mention at the Cinekid International Film Festival in Amsterdam and the Ale Kino International Film Festival in Poland, for its attempt to disseminate an important social message.

With so much going for the film, it will definitely take the country by a storm for its honest subject and sincere performances.