Gul Makai
The film portrays the life of Malala Yousafzai, focusing on her experiences in the Swat Valley of northwestern Pakistan and her advocacy for education rights, particularly for girls and women. In 2009, the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley and imposed strict restrictions, including banning girls from attending school. During this period, Yousafzai began writing under the pseudonym "Gul Makai" for the BBC Urdu website, where she documented the challenges faced by girls in accessing education under Taliban rule. Yousafzai's advocacy for education drew international attention and recognition. However, her activism also made her a political target. In 2012, she survived an assassination attempt by a Taliban gunman, an event that further amplified her message on the global stage.
- Director
- Amjad Khan
- Release
- 24 Jan 2020
- Run time
- 130 min
- Language
- Hindi
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- Release date
- 24 Jan 2020
- Run time
- 130 min
- Language
- Hindi
- Country
- IN
- Director
- Amjad Khan
Trivia
- Reem Shaikh portrays Malala Yousafzai in the film, which also features Om Puri in his final acting role.
- Gul Makai began production in late 2016, filming on location in Bhuj (Gujarat) and Mumbai.
- The film was edited by National Award-winning editor, Praveen Angre, and included extensive VFX work to recreate the Swat Valley landscape and combat scenes.
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