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Gul Makai
Directed byH.E. Amjad khan
Written byBhaswati Chakrabarty
Screenplay byBhaswati Chakrabarty
Produced bySanjay Singhla
Preeti Vijay Jaju
StarringReem Shaikh
Atul Kulkarni
Divya Dutta
Om Puri
Arif Zakaria
CinematographyMadhu Rao
Javed Ethesham
Edited byPraveen Angre
Music byAmar Mohile
Production
company
Tekno Films
Distributed byPen India Limited
Release date
  • 31 January 2020 (2020-01-31)
Running time
130 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguagesHindi
Urdu

Gul Makai is a 2020 Indian biographical drama film directed by H.E. Amjad Khan, written by Bhaswati Chakrabarty, and produced by Tekno Films. The film is based on the life of Malala Yousafzai, a Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest ever Nobel Prize laureate.[2]

Reem Shaikh portrays Malala Yousafzai in the film, which also features Om Puri in his final acting role. Gul Makai was released on 30 January 2020.[3]

Plot

Gul Makai focuses on the journey and struggle of Malala Yousafzai, from her upbringing in the Swat Valley in northwestern Pakistan, to becoming a champion of free education for girls and women. When Swat Valley was seized by Taliban gunmen in 2009, Yousafzai spoke out for the rights of girls, especially the right to receive a complete education. Under the pseudonym Gul Makai, she began blogging on the BBC Urdu website, voicing her opposition to the oppression she faced in the Swat Valley. As she gained worldwide recognition and support, she was hunted down and shot by a Taliban gunman due to the organization's violent opposition to girls' education.

After surviving the attack, Malala was airlifted to a hospital in Peshawar and later transferred to the United Kingdom for further treatment. Her recovery was closely monitored worldwide, and she received an outpouring of support from global leaders and human rights organizations. Despite the life-threatening ordeal, Malala remained undeterred in her mission. She continued to advocate for girls' education, delivering powerful speeches and participating in international forums, which amplified her message and garnered further global attention.

In recognition of her unwavering commitment to education and courage in the face of adversity, Malala Yousafzai was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014, becoming the youngest-ever recipient at the age of 17. Her story, as depicted in "Gul Makai," serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and underscores the importance of education as a fundamental right. The film not only chronicles Malala's personal journey but also highlights the broader struggle against oppression and the fight for women's rights in regions affected by extremist ideologies.

Cast

Production

H.E. Amjad Khan decided to make a film on Yousafzai's life and struggle in 2012, after the assassination attempt on her.[4] After the film was announced, Bhaswati Chakrabarty spent four years researching and writing the script.

Several hundred actresses auditioned for the role of Malala; 16-year-old Bangladeshi student, Fatima Sheikh, was cast.[5][6] Sheikh's casting resulted in severe backlash from religious extremists and despite efforts to conceal her identity, the actress ultimately had to turn down the role due to safety concerns. The role was then offered to child actress Reem Shaikh.[7]

Veteran Bollywood actors Om Puri, Divya Dutta, Mukesh Rishi and Arif Zakaria were revealed in supporting roles. According to Khan, physical resemblance to the characters' real-life counterparts was given special consideration during casting.[8]

Gul Makai went into production in late 2016 on location in Bhuj (Gujarat) and Mumbai.[9] Portions of the film set to shoot in Kashmir were postponed due to the region's ongoing conflict.[10] Filming resumed and was completed in January 2018.

The film was edited by National Award-winning editor, Praveen Angre, and went through extensive VFX work to recreate the Swat Valley landscape and combat scenes.

Soundtrack

Gul Makai
Soundtrack album by
H.E. Amjad Khan
Released23 January 2020
GenreFilmi Soundtrack
Length20:04
LanguageHindi
LabelTekno Music
ProducerSanjay Singla
Preeti Vijay Jaju
External audio
audio icon Gul Makai on iTunes

The film's score was composed by Amar Mohile. The title song was written by Bhaswati Chakrabarty and the remaining songs were written and composed by H.E. Amjad Khan.

No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Maula Mere"Kailash Kher7:22
2."Gudda Guddi"Azmat Hussain5:23
3."Haq Maula"H.E. Amjad Khan, Piyush Mishra7:19
Total length:20:04

References

  1. ^ "Gul Makai (2019)". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved 29 January 2020.
  2. ^ "Malala Yousafzai biopic 'Gul Makai' being shot in Kashmir - Times of India". The Times of India.
  3. ^ "Malala Yousafzai's biopic 'Gul Makai' to release on January 31". The Economic Times. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
  4. ^ "'Radio Mullah' sent hit squad after Malala Yousafzai | The Express Tribune". The Express Tribune. 12 October 2012. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  5. ^ "Bangladeshi student Fatima Sheikh to play the role of Pakistani". The Independent. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  6. ^ "Amjad Khan ropes in Bangladeshi girl to play Malala Yousufzai". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 31 May 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  7. ^ "TV Child Actor Reem Sheikh to Play Malala Yousafzai in 'Gul Makai'". The Quint. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  8. ^ "Gul Makai's First Poster Has Reem Shaikh Bearing A Strong Resemblance With Malala Yousafzai". India.com. 2 September 2017. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  9. ^ "Shooting of 'Gul Makai'- biopic on Malala resumes in September". The News International. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
  10. ^ "The filming of Malala Yousafzai's biopic to resume from September". Deccan Chronicle. 8 August 2017. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
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