A film on ‘revolutionary’ Malala Yousafzai

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Filmmaker Amjad Khan, who was fighting a fatwa not so long ago for his depiction of the Muslim divorce process in his film Le Gaya Saddam, has announced another controversial movie. His next is on Malala Yousafzai, the girl who was shot by the Taliban for her movement against the social taboos set by the Taliban on women. Malala, who is undergoing treatment in a British hospital, has been Amjad's research topic ever since the incident happened. "I don't see her as a woman, or a girl, I see her as a revolution. She is all of 15, and yet, was a beacon of hope for millions of women the world over. If every society had a Malala, imagine what evolution is possible in terms of fighting useless societal norms," says Amjad. He adds, "In a country where education is still just a word for many, I think Malala's fight for the right to live life on her terms makes for explosive material for a film." "The entire cast has been finalised. Everyone is well known in Bollywood, except the girl who plays Malala. There are restrictions, from the actors' side, at their names being made public right now, but perhaps a couple of weeks later, I will disclose their names. Ladki ka naam toh abhi bilkul leak nahi hone denge - it's for her security. Her name will be made public just a week prior to the release of the film. I will name the character Malala, if permissions fall in place" adds Amjad.