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. Om Puri said 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 portrayed and not imitate him or her.
