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Akshay Kumar's next venture is about menstrual hygiene

Based on a true story, Padman tells tale of a man who made sanitary pads affordable for Indian women in poverty
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29 Oct, 2017

Not all superheroes wear capes, and that's what Akshay Kumar's next film Padman intends to show.

Slated for release next year on January 26, India's Republic Day, Akshay Kumar's upcoming flick is based the true story of Arunachalam Muruganantham, the man who built machines to enable women in rural areas manufacture low-cost sanitary pads for their communities.

As menstruation remains a taboo topic in India, Muruganantham was ostracised by his community and family, including his wife after whose struggle with access to otherwise high-costing sanitary pads the social entrepreneur had gotten the idea.

Once called 'mad' and 'psycho' for his work, Muruganantham is now being helmed as Padman and the film is an ode to him.

"The true story of a real superhero," the protagonist tweeted as he shared the poster of the movie, which also came out today.

Padman is Twinkle Khanna's production venture, made in association with Gauri Shinde of English Vinglish fame. The film also stars Sonam Kapoor and Radhika Apte in lead roles. Amitabh Bachchan will be making a cameo appearance.

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ubaid khan Oct 29, 2017 04:54pm
hit super hit
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Canadian -Observer Oct 29, 2017 06:06pm
The theme is very important from the perspective of women living in rural areas and those living below the poverty line. The subject is taboo coupled with lack of education and affordability. The efforts to bring such issues to public attention is highly commendable and provide a moment of reflection for decision-makers.
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Carol Lee Murphy Oct 29, 2017 06:31pm
Just shows that understanding and so acting for the good doesn't always play out well, the man is a hero and his perseverance, brought something necessary,and so beneficial to women in poverty, The man who made it happen had to face difficulties, and others would have turned away.
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