Gul Makai(2020)
Hindi132 mins
Gul Makai (2020) is a 132-minute Hindi film directed by H. E. Amjad Khan. Starring Pankaj Tripathi, Reem Sameer Shaikh and Divya Dutta. With an audience rating of 4.6/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Gul Makai stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2020.
Director:H. E. Amjad Khan
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 31 Jan 2020
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 31 January 2020
- Theatrical Release
- 31 January 2020
- Director
- H. E. Amjad Khan
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.6/10
Storyline
This film tells the true story of Malala Yousafzai. It follows her journey from growing up in Pakistan's Swat Valley to becoming a global advocate for girls' education, showing how her courage overcame fear and oppression.
“One girl's courage against fear and oppression.”
Film Details
4.6Rating
132Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 January 2020
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
survivaljusticefamilycorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Gul Makai' was the pseudonym Malala Yousafzai used when writing her blog for the BBC.
- Director H.E. Amjad Khan is the son of veteran Bollywood actor Amjad Khan, famous for playing Gabbar Singh in 'Sholay'.
- Reem Shaikh, who played Malala, was only 17 years old during filming, close to Malala's age during the events depicted.
- The movie faced delays and legal challenges before its release, partly due to its sensitive subject matter.
- Parts of the film were shot in real locations in Punjab, India, to recreate the Swat Valley setting of Pakistan.
- The film's soundtrack includes a song by Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, adding an authentic regional touch.
- Despite the global fame of Malala's story, the movie had a very limited theatrical release in India.