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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.

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