Guinness Book record holder for being the world’s youngest film director, Master Kishen has now been honoured with another national award. On 5th of February, Mrs. Sonia Gandhi, UPA Chairperson, presented Master Kishen with the National Award for Exceptional Achievement for 2008.
Kishen’s name was nominated by Narendra Swamy, Minister for woman and child development, Karnataka. Last year, Care of Footpalth, directed by Kishen was honoured with the National Award for the best children’s film.