At 4, Treesha Thosar broke Kamal Haasan’s record as youngest National Award winner
Four-year-old Marathi child actor Treesha Thosar has become the youngest recipient of a National Film Award for her role in the movie 'Naal 2'. She surpassed the long-standing record previously held by Kamal Haasan, who won his first award at age six.
Why it matters
This achievement highlights a significant milestone in Indian cinema history and showcases the early recognition of child talent in the industry.
For most four-year-olds, a big day might mean a birthday party, a school performance or simply staying awake a little later than usual. For Treesha Thosar, it meant walking onto the stage at Vigyan Bhavan and receiving one of Indian cinema’s biggest honours from the President.The Marathi child actor has become the youngest recipient of the National Film Award for Best Child Artist, winning for her performance as Chimi, also known as Revati, in ‘Naal 2.’ And soon after her win, she received an unusual congratulatory message- from Kamal Haasan, the actor whose own record she had just broken.Who is Treesha Thosar?Treesha Vivek Thosar is a Marathi child actor who made her mark with ‘Naal 2,’ directed by Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti and produced by Nagraj Manjule.
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