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Armeena Khan under fire for 'periods aren't a big deal' statement on Twitter

Armeena Khan under fire for 'periods aren't a big deal' statement on Twitter

Armeena was speaking against the rumoured ban on PadMan in Pakistan, but some of her followers disagree with her stance
Updated 13 Feb, 2018

Armeena Khan has been under fire on Twitter today only because she suggested that periods aren't a big deal.

In her tweet, Armeena was referring to Pakistan's rumoured ban on Akshay Kumar's PadMan, which is based on the life of Indian hero Arunachalam Muruganantham who invented a low-cost pads to help women maintain hygiene during their periods.

Some of her Twitter followers disagree with her stance on the issue, saying that the film broaches a taboo topic that didn't need to be openly discussed. To this, Armeena had the following to say:

Some insisted periods are considered taboo because they could bring up awkward conversations with children. (Go figure.)

Others asked that if periods are a non-issue, why is there a film being made about it? Don't worry, Armeena had an answer to that too:

One argued that Pakistani society simply may not be ready for a film that openly discussed periods and Armeena partly agreed:

Some of the attacks on Armeena were quite vicious but she assured her trolls that she has plenty of support too:

Her final take on the issue is:

Let's hope this is the last explanation Armeena has to offer.

Comments

Karim Feb 12, 2018 06:47pm
wow spots of intelligence in Pakistan
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fida Feb 12, 2018 06:48pm
The lady should be admired for her upright and correct comments
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Dr UN Nandakumar Feb 12, 2018 07:00pm
Good.We all should provide support to personalities like Armeena Khan for openly coming out on such issues . We can expect positive social changes only through such interventions by many and we need more and more people to come forward .
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Naveed Feb 12, 2018 07:03pm
its not reasonable.
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Yusuf Ali Feb 12, 2018 07:04pm
Dear Madam the topic you have talked about is a bit Sensitive, i totally agree with you in this regard, in our country people are can't face fact's, they are narrow minded,they think it's a Taboo to talk about, why hide realities, even Movies in which there something shown is against Pakistan is Banned, instead of hiding people are more curious , so why ban, any way i support you.
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Prateik Feb 12, 2018 07:04pm
Women continue to suffer in silence while men continue to brush the issue under the carpet.
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Wequar Azeem Feb 12, 2018 07:16pm
Viva Armeena Khan ! Here's an enlightened and bold lady who shows a fine upbringing. She maintained decorum and sanity while responding to provocative and indecent comments. I hope and wish my grand daughters and great grand daughters grow up to have that character and courage. May Armeena live a long and happy life !!
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Tari Feb 12, 2018 07:18pm
Periods are natural,no problem in hygiene awareness
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Anmol Feb 12, 2018 07:30pm
Why are men losing their minds over a film about female reproductive health?
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Junaid Ali Feb 12, 2018 07:44pm
I don’t think there’s anything wrong in what she said
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tarek Feb 12, 2018 08:00pm
Armeena, the way you said all these, just awesome! keep it up!
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putho madre Feb 12, 2018 08:06pm
No more discussion, period!!
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N_Saq Feb 12, 2018 08:12pm
Well, Pak has a long way to go but this sure is a good start. Keep fighting and keep the hope alive!
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Azam Chowdhry Feb 12, 2018 08:20pm
Armeena Khan is right.
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Azam Chowdhry Feb 12, 2018 08:21pm
Good job Armeena Khan.
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M. Siddique Feb 12, 2018 08:25pm
We should shove such issues under the rug. Many young women can't even talk the issue with anyone in secret. The taboo must be removed. It is matter health.
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Zulfiqar Feb 12, 2018 08:50pm
There is nothing wrong in this movie. How is this a taboo topic? It might be uncomfortable for certain part of the population but how is it taboo? I fail to understand what the ban is for. Kudos Armeena for being honest.
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Anwaar Feb 12, 2018 09:00pm
I don't keep up with celebrity stuff, but what Armeena says above is spot-on and she says it in a very comprehensible, respectful, and honest way. It's good to know she is much more than just a pretty face on the screen. It's about time some members of the Pakistani society get their heads out of the sand and just face reality. We need to reconsider what is taboo and what isn't and strive for a more honest, open, and REAL society within the parameters of propriety and decency obviously. Kudos to Armeena Khan and a prayer of guidance for those who are abusing her nonsensically.
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nasr Feb 12, 2018 09:20pm
A film on "monthly periods" ? This is something unheard of.
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Dr. Doctor Feb 12, 2018 09:58pm
Modesty is a virtue.
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Satya Jeet Feb 12, 2018 10:10pm
Signs of a Backward Looking Decadent Society
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SQ Feb 12, 2018 10:15pm
I don't know who this lady is, never seen any of her work, but I love her courage and comments.
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patriot Feb 12, 2018 10:23pm
Pakistan needs more girls like ARMEENA
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Masroor Naqvi Feb 12, 2018 10:47pm
That's the way to go Armeena.
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Observer - Canada Feb 12, 2018 11:44pm
Banning the film is not the good decision. Instead, the Ministry of Health should start a project under female hygiene (or some other suitable title) and educate the Pakistani women on the subject. Those who produced PADMAN should be appreciated for their efforts for improving the lot of womenfolk. It is equally wrong to target Armeena Khan for expressing her views in a matter of fact manner.
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Abhishek Apte Feb 13, 2018 12:20am
Pakistan....Seriously....You banning PadMan...Man come-out of stone age.
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Srehman Feb 13, 2018 12:40am
Well said Armeena Khan ,our society is too defensive and situation does look bleak ,I agree with you .
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Lahori kid Feb 13, 2018 12:57am
Its time to get out of the box and open up choked thinking society. If women want to discuss their bodily functions, which are natural to every women, then so be it, as long as its being discussed in a educated manner, no man has the right to interfere, you want to give women equal rights? Than let them have their say. Its not like she was discussing sex for crying out loud. This stone age mentality has to end at some point.
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Moin Kamal Feb 13, 2018 12:58am
Iys natural thing/ Why make a big deal. Notjing to be ashamed of it.
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Vegetarian Butcher Feb 13, 2018 03:34am
All those macho men forget that we all came out through this sacred window.
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Rp Feb 13, 2018 06:07am
@nasr - watch it - When you see something which is 'never heard of', I think it is called originality, innovation, novelty, creativity or something like that! After and original movie like this is made, hundreds of copy-cats mushroom up. We then start watching those and adjust our 'with-in the norms' standards!
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Vijay B. Feb 13, 2018 06:28am
Armeena looks so sweet and gorgeous, I'd do anything she recommends including using a sanitary napkin and I am a male . LOL
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ukasha Feb 13, 2018 07:44am
kudos to vibrant Armeena khan
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Ali Feb 13, 2018 07:57am
Attention seeker
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Leoman Feb 13, 2018 08:46am
Unfortunately, the same response would have shown as was shown in past when the first girl was admitted to school for education. And how pitiable, still there are some areas in Pakistan where the education of a girl is meaningless. Malala's effort is a proof. Things get changed very slow in such societies.
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Keiky M Press Feb 13, 2018 08:54am
Armeena Khan speaks her mind as taboos exist in all societies n countries, poor class need to know for health n hygiene issues. The film may be unaffordable for that section of the poor ones... let the Film producers, actors share some profits in distributing the PADS! She should not be criticised!
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Desi bhai Feb 13, 2018 09:41am
You go girl! Respect!!
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Nasir Askar Feb 13, 2018 09:51am
Don't understand why we Pakistani's love making an issue out of nothing. Periods is not a disease but a natural phenomena.
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Mashal Feb 13, 2018 09:59am
Armeena gave really intelligent responses. Absolutely agree with her, why any topic related to periods is considered too taboo nowadays.
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zulfiqar Feb 13, 2018 10:27am
@nasr perhaps you should get out more, read more and discover more!
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Marium Feb 13, 2018 10:38am
Your title does not do justice to the tweets posted by Armeena Khan, she is absolutely right. We need to stop treating bodily fluids as taboo. Get over it and grow up, your mum and sisters get their period too. Access to sanitation and sanitary pads for women is important!
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Marium Feb 13, 2018 10:40am
@Anmol if men's reproductive health was made into a movie, trust me, it would be a freaking award winner all over the world!
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Nomansland Feb 13, 2018 10:58am
Wow.. Full points for this brave lady. Whatever she said deserves respect. Never thought there would be people with such progressive mind in a much conservative country. Anyways, I was wrong. If there were more people like her, Pakistan would've been a much better place !!
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SK Feb 13, 2018 11:06am
Fantastic, proud of her and really and truly she's right. It's a lady issue why would men even comment on it. Remove the beam from your own eye before removing someone else's splinter.
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sami Feb 13, 2018 11:33am
I have become a fan of this lady.
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ASB Feb 13, 2018 12:34pm
it,s really a typical talk within our society but we need to change the mind and get knowledge not only about mathematics or some kinds of science, it was necessary and also is to let aware the child about natural creations of Got as knowledge protects us from troubles. in my opinion the typicality in our society is due to some fears like sexism and immodesty, but the actual problem is our packed mind.. we can teach about such kind of issues by a good manner and matured mediums. after some proper steps this will be easy for next generation.
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Osayed Rehman Feb 13, 2018 01:03pm
There is a difference between whats "acceptable" to someone as an individual and something that is "acceptable" to a society. People should not be this selfish that they just think of themselve. I understand that Ms. Armeena has no issues with ther periods, but there are still people who would not want to share this experience with their small children, other men in the family and colleagues. The concept of periods although natural is not very comfortable to explain. Its just like saying what is the big deal with intercourse, your sisters would do it one day, your mother did it etc etc. A person, specially a celebrity needs to be more responsible and think about the whole community rather than enforce their own beliefs.
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Majida Feb 13, 2018 02:40pm
I agree with her. She said well and right. No need to ban padman, break the taboo!
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Hina Feb 13, 2018 05:30pm
This is not way of spreading awareness.
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bk Feb 14, 2018 02:37pm
@Hina : This is the best way to create awareness. You can't go to a public place and speak about it openly. You will get beaten up for sure in Pakistan.
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Latifa Feb 15, 2018 07:45am
Education, people.. Education! More Education!
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