His next offering will be a biopic on Pakistani teenage education activist Malala Yousafzai, who came under global spotlight after the Taliban attacked her in October. <img alt="Amjad Khan" src="http://images.mid-day.com/2012/dec/Amjad-Khan.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 333px;" /> As of now, the director is casting actors and refuses to reveal the name of the child actor who will portray the 15-year-old. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s not the right time because so many things are happening at once. We have shortlisted a few names. And I&rsquo;m sure it will be a courageous effort that will help shed some light on the age old issues facing South Asia,&rdquo; says Amjad. Explaining why he chose to base his film on the teenage sensation, the filmmaker says, &ldquo;As of today, Malala is the name of a revolution not only in her own country but around the world. She proved that age has nothing to do with courage. I&rsquo;m writing this film as a tribute to this young girl and not only she but also for the million others who are inspired by her act,&rdquo; Amjad signs off.u00a0The film will start shortly and will be shot in Iran, Bhuj and other parts of India. <img alt="Malala Yousafzai" src="http://images.mid-day.com/2012/dec/Malala-Yousafzai.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 548px;" /> Who&rsquo;s that girl? Malala Yousafzai: Winner of Pakistan&rsquo;s first National Youth Peace Prize, Malala is a school student who is known for her education and women&rsquo;s rights activism. On October 9, she was shot in the head and neck by Talibani gunmen while returning home from school but she survived.

Amjad Khan was once issued a fatwa thanks to his film Le Gaya Saddam. Seems like the filmmaker is in no hurry to take a break

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