Feb. 09, 2018|India|140 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Bollywood;Comedy;Drama
Description: The movie “Pad Man” (2018) tells the inspiring story of Lakshmikant “Lakshmi” Chauhan, played by Akshay Kumar, and his wife Gayatri, portrayed by Radhika Apte. Their journey begins with their marriage, where Lakshmi’s deep love for Gayatri drives him to ensure her comfort and happiness. However, when Gayatri is banished from their home during her menstrual cycle due to societal taboos, Lakshmi is shocked by the unhygienic conditions she endures. Determined to help, he purchases sanitary pads, but their high cost forces Gayatri to reject them, as it would mean sacrificing essential household needs.
Undeterred, Lakshmi experiments with creating affordable menstrual products using cotton, cloth, and glue. Despite his efforts, his initial attempts fail, leading Gayatri to urge him to stop interfering in “women’s matters.” Lakshmi persists, seeking assistance from a medical student, but societal stigma and misunderstandings cause further complications. His actions, including testing a makeshift pad on himself using goat blood, result in public humiliation and being ostracized by his village.
Facing rejection and losing his wife, who is taken away by her brothers, Lakshmi leaves the village. Resolute in his mission, he pledges to challenge and dismantle the deep-rooted taboos surrounding menstruation. “Pad Man” is a heartfelt narrative of resilience, innovation, and the fight for menstrual hygiene awareness.
Cast director: R. Balki
Cast actor: Akshay Kumar, Radhika Apte, Sonam Kapoor, Jyoti Subhash, Mrinmayee Godbole, Soumya Vyas, Riva Bubber, Urmila Mahanta, Amitabh Bachchan, Suneel Sinha
Original name: Pad Man