100-year-old? Here's a role for you

The world's youngest director will choose characters for his next film through a talent search

The world's youngest director will choose characters for his next film through a talent search

Master Kishan, the world's youngest director, is all set to start work on his new movie and you could land a role in it.

All you have to do is take part in the five-day talent show in October when the 14-year-old Kishan Shrikanth will be scouting for about 28 characters to feature in his next film. One of the characters is a 100-year-old man.

Renowned directors, actors, bureaucrats and even the common man in the audience will help Kishan shortlist talent for the yet-to-be-named movie which he will direct, act in and handle the technical screenplay for.

Master Kishan confirmed the talent hunt, saying, "We have many talents among us. I will try to showcase them in my next venture, which is a multilingual movie."

Shortlisted candidates will be called for auditions in Bal Bhavan in the first week of October.

Thinking big: Child prodigy Kishan is looking out for actors from amongst us for his next multilingual movie

The Hunt

Kishan, who made it to Guinness World Records at the age of 9 for directing Kannada movie C/O Footpath, is trying out unusual methods for his next venture.

There will also be a search for an actress to act opposite Kishan but the option to act is open for all, he adds.

"Anybody can be part of our team," said Kishan. "We will start the talent hunt in association with corporate brands and reach people through mobile and online campaigns, besides television and newspaper ads. We hope to rope in the best talents."

No Bollywood stars

Kishan also wants to create opportunities for talents that can't make it to his movie.

CDs containing auditions of new talent will be given to state film chambers, thus helping both artistes and producers.

However, Kishan, who roped in Bollywood star Jackie Shroff in his last venture, is firm about no Bollywood stars this time.u00a0u00a0u00a0

"He has to be the star this time," said Shrikanth H R, Kishan's father. "He has decided not to rope in stars from Bollywood as it's time to prove himself. He will emerge as a star besides providing a platform to many more."