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Malala's biopic will get a special screening by the United Nations

Malala's biopic will get a special screening by the United Nations

The screening will see 450 dignitaries from around the world in attendance
10 Jan, 2019

Malala Yousafzai's biopic Gul Makai is getting a special screening organised by the United Nations.

According to Mumbai Mirror, the screening, which will take place in London on January 25, will see 450 dignitaries from around the world in attendance including Members of the Pakistani, Indian and British High Commission as well as members of the UN and IIMSAM (Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina Against Malnutrition).

Although this is an unofficial biopic, the screening will also be attended by Malala and her parents, Ziauddin Yousafzai and Toor Pekai, according to reports.

Here's a glimpse of what the film holds:

Speaking to the publication about getting the UN on board, the film's director Amjad Khan said, "I had to really push a lot as is usually the case. I even managed to get them to agree to us using the UN and IIMSAM logos in the mm which is a privilege. This is the first time they have organised an event like this."

Khan revealed that the film will see an early release this year. "We are looking at an April date, after the exams."

Reportedly another screening of the film will be hosted mid-February at the UN Headquarters in New York.

Gul Makai features Reem Shaikh as Malala with a prominent role by the late Om Puri. The biopic will chronicle Malala's journey in Swat Valley to being the youngest Noble Peace Prize winner who stood up against terrorism.

Comments

Phoney_Baloney Jan 10, 2019 03:53pm
I hope Pakistan will not ban the movie
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NSG Jan 10, 2019 04:05pm
big hype about nothing
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Hasnain Haque Jan 10, 2019 04:12pm
Great achievement by this young lady, I just wish Pakistani's also appreciate her.
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Imran Aslam Jan 10, 2019 04:21pm
Good effort
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Steve lomas Jan 10, 2019 04:23pm
Amazing woman, fighting the good fight against ignorance and arrogance!
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Rehman Jan 10, 2019 05:23pm
She opens closed minds about the rights to education for all, good for her, good for females of Pakistan and good for all Pakistanis.
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Aslam Husain Jan 10, 2019 05:52pm
An exemplary daughter of Pakistan who many Pakistanis don’t understand.
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Ali Jan 10, 2019 07:28pm
Malala Yousufzai as a courageous young girl stood up against the Taliban for the right of all girls to go to school. She was shot on her way to her school for such defiance, that she survived was a miracle. She became a symbol of courage and hope in the world and made Pakistan proud. Only those who are insane to support the Taliban oppose her in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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Pervez Jan 10, 2019 08:22pm
You go girl we are proud of you.
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Mak Jan 11, 2019 06:28am
@Phoney_Baloney we will.
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Mak Jan 11, 2019 06:29am
@Pervez Who ran away
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Haider Khan Jan 14, 2019 03:12pm
@Hasnain Haque What achievement?
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