Kishan Shrikanth
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6 January 1996
- Shrikanth HR
- Shylaja Shrikanth
Kishan Shrikanth | |
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 Kishan Shrikanth, in 2006 Kannada film Thutturi | |
| Born | Kishan SS 6 January 1996 Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Occupations | Film director, Film editor, Actor |
| Years active | 2000–present |
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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[update], 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. The film is adapted from a short story written by himself,[2] and the cast includes prominent Indian actors such as Jackie Shroff and Saurabh Shukla.[3]
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]
Education
Kishan Shrikanth was born on 6 January 1996 in Bangalore to Shrikanth H. R., a commercial tax officer, and Shylaja, a sound technician-turned-composer.[5] He has a sister.[citation needed]
Kishan Shrikanth finished his 10th Standard at Camlin English School.[6][7] 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.[8] He holds an MA in Multimedia.[9]
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.[10]
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.[11]
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".[12]
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.[13]
The film was submitted for consideration at the 88th Academy Awards through a qualifying theatrical release in Los Angeles.[14] The film premiered in Los Angeles in October 2015, ahead of its Indian release.[15]
Filmography
Directed feature films
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | C/o Footpath | Also story writer and playback singer | |
| 2015 | Care of Footpath 2 | Also editor and music composer | |
As an actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Grama Devathe | Kishan | ||
| Hello Narada | ||||
| 2002 | Law and Order | Kishan | ||
| Vamshakobba | ||||
| Chandu | Bablu | |||
| Laali Haadu | Kishan | |||
| Hello | Kishan | also singer | ||
| Neenu Ilde Naanu Illa Kane | ||||
| 2003 | Excuse Me | Kishan | ||
| Swathi Muthu | Krishnamurthy | |||
| 2004 | Saradara | |||
| 2005 | Maharaja | |||
| Jogi | ||||
| Thunta | ||||
| Shambu | ||||
| Encounter Dayanayak | Dayanayak (young) | |||
| 2006 | C/o Footpath | Slummu | Also 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 | Arya | Also editor | |
| 2015 | Care of Footpath 2 | Krishna | ||
| 2015 | Kill Them Young | Krishna | Hindi film | |
- As singer
