Manohara K

Manohara K is the teen actor of the movie ‘ Railway Children Click to look into! >> Read More... ’ who won accolades for the whole team in a National Film Festival and even at the various International Film Festivals. He is the discovery of the director Prithvi Konanur A new era in Indian cinema for children movies ush >> Read More... who also wrote the screenplay of the movie. This film fetched Manohara K National and State awards for Best Child Artist.  It’s such a singular performance in a movie full of great ones.

The director Prithvi was on the lookout for an actor who could resemble the look, style, and even body languages for the character of Jillu. But now, he wants to complete his studies first, earn a degree and they would think twice about acting.

It is said that actually, director Prithvi Konanur had to convince him to play the role. The director even promised him that he would prepare him for his part through extensive training. Manohara began attending a week-long workshop.

Later, he was taught the importance of rehearsals before he could arrive at the actual shot. A minimum of three practice sessions was taken up before a final shot. That is how a non-trained performer won the national award just through getting tips from the director.

Even Manohara was bowled by the narration of the script. It is true like all children who travel by train, he too had witnessed those arduous conditions faced by children in platforms and even at railway coaches. But he got to know more about their lifestyle only after working in the movie with other cast and crew of the film department. It was through this film, he got a first-hand knowledge of their trials and tribulations of their lives.

Manohara plays the role of a gang member of railway kids whose life is settled in railway platform and who is addicted. He knows all the tricks and trades of living on the railway platform. His role revolves around with another co-star Pari.

In the movie, one of the things to be observed is  Manohara’ s face and his body language. His every step in walking or running on the platform with co-star Pari is filled with purpose and each of his gazes means something.

We cannot imagine any other child actor in his place who can maintain such a craggy look in his eyes while observing the other characters in the movie. Manohara simply leaves us speechless. It is no surprise that he has grown into one of the most splendid and accomplished actors of his generation.