If a film was made of Malala, who would play it best ?

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Posted: 12 years ago

Malala Yousufzai is a Pakistani girl who was shot by the terrorists for going to school. Anyway, she is a public figure now. So if a film was made on Malala, which actress would suit the role according to you?

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Posted: 12 years ago

Shruti Hassan? Only if she was shorter.

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desigal90

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Posted: 12 years ago

NONE OF THEM.

Malala's a 16/17 yr old kid. If they ever attempt to make something, they should do auditions and cast someone who suits that age.

The new age wave in Pakistani cinema would also be a good, perhaps, better option. The film is based in Pakistan after all. And this new cinema in Pakistan does gritty, realistic, social based films REALLY well.

Bol, Waar, Khuda Ke Liye for instance.

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Posted: 12 years ago

But I would really like to see a film made on Malala in an industry other than Pakistan. Especially in a country like India, where there's so much of tension between the two countries, I would want people from India to know about this 16 year old courageous girl from Pakistan who stood against all odds and is surviving with her head held high. There are very few who have the courage to oppose the Taliban and Malala is one of them. An Indian film would definetely sensitize the Indian audiences regarding the grave situation women are in Pakistan..women safety..which is an alarming issue common to both the countries.

And regarding the actor, I agree with Desigal. She is a 16 year old girl and an actor of that age would suit the best. But there can be many films where they can adapt her story and use a fictional character to portray it like it was done in TDP. For that, I don't think one has to match the age requirements.

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desigal90

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Posted: 12 years ago

The problem with that is, anything regarding India/Pak is always heightened and everyone get super sensitive.

It's one thing to point out the wrongs in your own society, but I really dont think Pakistan would take well to seeing the downsides in it's society being portrayed by India.

Here's an example.
The Pakistani films Bol and Khuda Ki Liye all took a stand against extremism and highlighted a lot of social injustices in Pakistan, but they were applauded by Pakistani audiences.

If the same films were made in India, Pakistan would take it like an attack of sorts.

I mean, look at the number of Indian films banned in Pakistan that have any remote mention.
Agent Vinod portrayed Pak as an ally in the end, but that was banned, because they showed Pak hosting one of the wanted terrorists. Hell, even Pakistan's own Ali Zafar's film Tere Bin Laden was banned. As was Ek Tha Tiger.

It's similar to how Amitabh Bachchan and a few others were offended by the potrayal of India's slums in Slumdog Millionaire.

Here, that same sentiment would be increased ten folds because unlike India and America, this would be India and Pakistan.

P.S.

I am Pakistani, so I'm speaking from the sentiments I've observed within my friends and families. They are not shared by me though.

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Hetal

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Posted: 12 years ago

Sanam Baloch.

I swear this girl is so versatile and under-rated. BW should offer her brilliant roles, she would do justice to it and stun everyone.

Plus, Sanam has the depth to play such intense, real characters.

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NoThanks

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Posted: 12 years ago

Good for nothing Indian politicians and their chamchas will not let this movie run successfully.

Pak should really make a movie on her but then there is Taliban to create hindrance.

Maybe desis (Indian/Paki) abroad like Mira Nair can.

Sajjal looks like Malala, fits the age criteria.

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desigal90

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Posted: 12 years ago

OMFG I was JUST thinking of her tvdekha!

And she is insanely talented!

Remember her in that drama with Resham?

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NoThanks

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Posted: 12 years ago

I saw her in Behadd the telefilm, Desu.

I thought she was Sana Askari's sister but I was wrong.

Yes she is actually talented.

I wish Indian and Paki artists could work together as easily as Americans,Canadians and get accepted whole heartedly. (e.g. Americans LOVE Drake)

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Arshi1195

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Posted: 12 years ago

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Originally posted by: MocoCoco
Sanam Baloch.


I swear this girl is so versatile and under-rated. BW should offer her brilliant roles, she would do justice to it and stun everyone.


Plus, Sanam has the depth to play such intense, real characters.

She's such an amazing actress; I love her