PadMan director R Balki: When you'll watch the film, you'll know why A

Akshay Kumar starrer PadMan is all set to
release this week. Directed by R Balki and
produced by Twinkle Khanna, the film also
stars Sonam Kapoor and Radhika Apte in
vital roles.
In an interview with a leading daily, director
Balki opened up about the film and why he
took Akshay as the lead in the film.
When he was asked if he was apprehensive
about making a film that is based on the
topic of menstruation, Balki said, "No, I
never thought about it. An objection to this
film would be an objection to women. it's as
fundamental as that. But I'm so touched by
the effort that our government, as well as
that of other countries, are making to create
awareness about menstrual hygiene. It's a
universal issue."
Sanitary pads in India are considered as a
luxury and not a necessity in many villages
in India. When he was asked if his film can
bring any changes to this thinking, the
director answered, "It will. Cinema is a
powerful medium. When people say that,
'PadMan is coming', they are telling a word,
which they never said before. But ask those
same people to request for a sanitary
napkin at a store and they'll start
whispering. I also believe that there is a
huge problem of affordability. A lot of
women who want it, can't afford it. There is
lack of awareness, too. People don't
understand that pads are more hygienic. It's
supposed to protect you from diseases that
a cloth cannot because despite washing it
repeatedly, there will still be germs. So, the
basic purpose of sanitary napkins is
misunderstood. It's not a lifestyle choice, it's
a necessity. It's a luxury today in a lot of
people's houses only because it's been
made out to be a luxury."
When the Paa director was asked how did
he think of this film, he answered, "I was
approached to make this film. Twinkle
Khanna had interacted Arunachalam
Muruganantham earlier as she wanted to
write a book. Akshay Kumar and she met me
and I thought it was a great opportunity. I
normally don't like making a biopic because
I get scared thinking whether I'll be able to
do justice to that person. At the same time, I
knew the opportunity to make a film like
this would never come again. I said yes in 2
hours! Then, it was funny. Twinkle went on
to write her book I went on to write my film.
Finally, we arrived at two different
interpretations of one man, his life being the
common thing. We both finished at the
same time as well. So, he's got two people
writing for him. It was a natural story
waiting to be told. I needed to make sure
those emotions came across really well
because eventually, it's a love story."
When asked about Akshay Kumar as the lead
in the film, Balki said that it's brave that the
superstar is making such choice. He added,
"Last year, I loved two films Toilet: Ek
Prem Katha, both of which starred him. He
has a great reach today and he can do any
kind of movies. Akshay has got an absolute
new tone in his films now. I am so happy to
have him play my leading man because
when you watch PadMan, you'll know why
he's perfect for it."
Are you excited to watch PadMan this
Friday?
CREDITS: DNA.

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