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Twinkle Khanna breaks down in conversation with Malala Yousufzai

Twinkle Khanna breaks down in conversation with Malala Yousufzai

"For an 11-year-old to come to this realisation that I need to speak for everyone not just me, is a quantum leap," said Khanna
14 Oct, 2020

Part of a virtual Tweak India Summit that was organised by actor-turned-author Twinkle Khanna, Oxford graduate Malala Yousufzai spoke about the importance of using your voice to help others.

Opening up about her time at Oxford, the Nobel laureate revealed what it was like to be a celebrity student and a well-known face across the globe.

"I was not a television celebrity or actor you know," Malala pointed out humbly. “So even the support and fame I was receiving was quite different. It was Malala, you're an inspiration to us, we admire you. So for me, it was like thank you so much for your support and thank you for standing up with me. And if they would ask for a picture then yes, of course, why not?"

Khanna also proceeded to ask her what it was like to be at the center of death threats at the age of 14.

"For me, that life was the worst I could imagine," the activist said, talking about how not being educated meant being pushed into child marriage, and becoming more vulnerable to domestic violence. "That's why I started speaking for my rights to go to school and for the rights of all the girls in Swat valley."

"For an 11-year-old girl to come to this realisation that I need to speak for everyone, not just me, is a quantum leap," Mrs Funny Bones declared, breaking down into tears as Malala revisited the painful details of when she was shot, as narrated by her friends.

"I do not remember it, and it’s good that I do not remember," she points out, adding that after the global support, her research concluded that "if we educate all girls and give them 12 years of education, it adds 30 trillion dollars to the global economy."

Comments

Anti-Corruption_Pakistani Oct 14, 2020 04:58pm
Will Modi's RSS cronies punish Twinkle Khanns for having a meeting with Muslim? Interesting to see how this story progress! (Note: I have been advocating my impartial views for over 4 years against injustice, inequality, corruption, oppression and nepotism without supporting any of the political parties. My family, country and people's well-being are far more important to me than anything else. Please be aware of fake ID!).
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bhaRAT© Oct 14, 2020 05:24pm
Malala is inspiration for all.
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Zulfiqar Oct 14, 2020 05:28pm
Respect Twinkle Khanna! You always seemed bigger than Bollywood. Wishing you continued success
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Supriya Oct 14, 2020 06:46pm
Future PM of Pakistan. She is an educated and wonderful human being.
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Farooq Oct 14, 2020 08:03pm
Way to go Malala.
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Danish Oct 14, 2020 08:04pm
Mashallah we are proud of u malala...well done and keep it up...
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desiBhai Oct 14, 2020 08:16pm
30tn isn't even an iota to the quanta of progress that mankind should've made and indeed can make if greed and its children go away and love and peace reign - and the gains beyond monetization are beyond imagination... I know its a pipe dream, it was and will continue to be and not just because there exist cheerleaders as this medium but because of who they cheer, humanity itself. Nevertheless, one can still hope because what else is there?
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Hasnain Haque Oct 14, 2020 08:39pm
What an inspiration, I just wish people of Pakistan also appreciate her and that one day she is able to return and welcomed with open arms.
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Chrís Dăn Oct 14, 2020 08:53pm
Malala makes me so proud. The international community respects her already so much . May be during the recent years,Malala is the only good news from Pakistan to the world.
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Glymendon Oct 14, 2020 09:45pm
No doubt girls education and thier empowerment is the one and only way to get rid of poverty, bigotry, violence, inequality and religious fenetism in the society.
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T-man Oct 14, 2020 10:21pm
Pride of Pakistan.
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SGG Oct 14, 2020 10:26pm
Twinkle is an excellent actor and artist.
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P@K1ST@N Oct 14, 2020 11:29pm
If she considered herself as an iconic figure for Women & Girls, than why she is not coming back to Pakistan and work particularly for Women and Girls for their education and betterment. How come she didn't release any statement in support for raped girls in Pakistan. Rather interviewing with Celebrities and other world's famous people. She should be using her fame and iconic image for Pakistani people rather living lavishly in UK.
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Chandra Oct 15, 2020 04:44am
Good interview! Great work by Malala - You are the best.
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Drone Oct 15, 2020 07:42am
Another fake called Twinkle Khanna.
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Anonymouseee Oct 15, 2020 10:05am
Maybe both these ladies should start voicing their support for Kashmiri women and girls who are harassed and raped by illegally occupying Indian soldiers on a daily basis. I bet they don’t dare to.
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Yusuf Ahmadzai Oct 15, 2020 10:15am
Indeed a very brave girl, kudos to you.
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Oct 15, 2020 03:17pm
Crying is human whereas to deny crying is a flat lie.
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Muneeb Oct 15, 2020 03:52pm
Well done Malala!
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Zak Oct 16, 2020 12:49pm
Brave Pakistani girl picking up a world noble cause.
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