Mumbai, March 27 Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar used the platform of the quiz reality show, Wheel of Fortune, to raise awareness about menstrual health and the importance of understanding and supporting women.
During the episode, responding to a contestant who discussed menstruation, Akshay Kumar agreed and emphasized the importance of awareness for both men and women.
Referring to his film, Pad Man, he said that while the film has already been released and achieved its purpose, the message remains extremely important.
He also urged everyone, regardless of age, to watch the film and understand the significance of menstrual hygiene.
He further added that it is especially important for men and young boys to understand what women experience during those 4 to 5 days.
"It is very important to understand what a woman goes through during those days. More than women, men should understand how to take care of them," he shared.
(It is very important to understand what a woman goes through during those days. More than women, men should understand how to take care of them)
While care and respect should always be present, he highlights that those few days are particularly important and require extra sensitivity and support.
The conversation began when contestant Surbhi opened up about the stigma surrounding menstruation in society.
She shared, "Sir, this wasn't easy because there is a lot of shame around this in our society. When you did Pad Man, that shame reduced because India's biggest superstar spoke about it openly. A film was made on it that reached villages, which helps remove the stigma. We want men, even more than women, to understand this."
(Sir, this wasn't easy because there is a lot of shame around this in our society. When you did Pad Man, that shame reduced because India’s biggest superstar spoke about it openly. A film was made on it that reached villages, which helps remove the stigma. We want men, even more than women, to understand this.)
Talking about the movie Pad Man, Akshay Kumar played the role of a villager who is extremely progressive with his mindset, and very caring for the women in his family.
Seeing the poor hygiene conditions faced by the women in his household during menstruation, especially his wife, his character takes it upon himself to create affordable sanitary pads.
The movie starred Radhika Apte and Sonam Kapoor along with the superstar.