Cinema’s Youngest Queen: Treesha Thosar Rewrites Kamal Haasan’s History

The 71st National Film Awards held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, witnessed a heartwarming moment when 4-year-old Treesha Thosar stole the spotlight, becoming the youngest recipient of the Best Child Artist award. Her win broke a six-decade-old record held by veteran actor Kamal Haasan, who was six when he received his first national honor.

Key moments from the ceremony:
- Treesha, dressed in a graceful white saree, charmed the audience with her confident smile as she accepted the award
- She was recognized for her role as Chimi (Revati) in the Marathi film Naal 2, directed by Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti and produced by Nagraj Manjule

Kamal Haasan’s tribute:
- Kamal Haasan, deeply moved, shared a congratulatory note on social media, praising Treesha for surpassing his own record
- He affectionately addressed her as Madam and emphasized the importance of nurturing her talent
- In a video call facilitated by Raaj Kamal Films International, Haasan told Treesha they were both children of cinema and offered his support for her artistic journey

Other awardees in the category:
- Treesha shared the Best Child Artist honor with Sukriti Bandireddi (Gandhi Thatha Chettu), Kabir Khandare (Gypsy), and Shrinivas Pokale, Bhargav (Naal 2)

A moment for Indian cinema:
- The exchange between Kamal Haasan and Treesha symbolized a generational bridge in Indian cinema, celebrating talent that transcends age

Sources: Hindustan Times, India Today, Times of India, MSN India