Care of Footpath

About the film

C/o Footpath (or Care of Footpath) is a 2009 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Master Kishan, who also stars in the film. It was directed by the world's then-youngest film director, Guinness Record Holder Kishan Shrikanth. Shrikanth has since been surpassed as the world's youngest director by Saugat Bista, the 7-year-old director of Love You Baba.

The film was released in 2006 with a running time of 135 minutes. It received the Best Children's Film Award at the 54th National Film Awards.

Synopsis

An orphan slum boy is adopted by an old lady who finds him on a footpath. He lives with her in the slums, where he makes a living picking up rags. Some school students call him an uneducated brute, which gives him the impetus to get educated. The story tells how he battles the odds of his circumstances to get an education.

Production

C/o Footpath had a budget of 20 million rupees (about $450,000). The shoot lasted for 55 days, over a period of 5–6 months. Filming took place in Mumbai.

Reception

R. G. Vijayasarathy of Rediff.com wrote that "The bottom line: Care Of Footpath is certainly much better than the predictable Kannada films that are released every week". Reviewing the Tamil dubbed version titled Sadhanai in 2007, Malini Mannath of Chennai Online wrote that "it's commendable that Kishen has managed to give a warm, feel good film with a clear, socially relevant message". S. R. Ashok Kumar of The Hindu reviewing Tamil dubbed version, wrote "It is really a commendable job that nine-year old Kishan has done directing Sadhanai, full-length feature film. The simple story touches one's heart and one cannot help getting involved with the characters".

Awards

SICA (South India Cinematographers Association Awards):

Special Jury Award (for directing & acting) - Kishan Shrikanth

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