Om Puri to play General Kayani in Malala biopic

Karachi, March 14: Om Puri has revealed that he will be starring as General Kayani in an upcoming Malala Yousafzai biopic.

Kayani, the chief of army staff, had played an important role in saving the Pakistani education activist’s life.

The veteran actor told The Express Tribune that it was very noble what Kayani did for Malala and he’s excited to portray him in the film.

Puri added that it is important to capture the essence of the person being portray ed and not imitate him or her.