Smile Foundation in association with Benhur Public School Pilibhit (U.P.) organised a special screening of the most critically acclaimd and a National Award Winning feature film “I AM KALAM” at the Behnur Public School Plibhit auditorioml on December 23, 2011. Thousands of students participated and enjoyed the movie and thereby contributed for the cause of underprivilged children. I am Kalam has come to be the most critically acclaimed film of the year, and as intended has been successful in entertaining and simultaneously sensitizing the people.
The school‘s Principal, Manager and Teaching staff appreciated this effort and gave their feedback saying that these kinds of movies and activities are helpful for them as a subject of moral studies. Students also enjoyed and got inspired.
It is the first feature film ever to be produced by a development organization Smile Foundation and has so far won 19 national and international awards including the 58th National Award for the hero of the film, twelve years old Harsh Mayar. The film follows a fable like narrative, somewhat like The Prince and the Pauper friendship which adds to its universal appeal.