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Padman Film Review By Manya Malhotra

Padman 4 Drama Cast : Akshay Kumar , Radhika Apte, Sonam Kapoor Director: R.Balki Story: Padman is the on screen adaptation of the true story of  Arunachalam Muruganantham , a man who invented low cost sanitary pads ( for just 2 rupees) on being acquainted with the unhygienic conditions in which the women in his village, including his wife, live during "that time of the month."  Review : When a female centric film can be made with a man in the lead we know our industry has finally arrived.   This film is an honest attempt to eradicate/ abolish the taboo surrounding menstruation. I will admit I was a bit hesitant before seeing this film as I was unsure of how the " female problem" will be portrayed on the big screen. Given the fact that it is hushed up and hidden beneath the sheets (literally) every month. I was very glad to find out that the whole topic is handled very well. For those of you who feel this film will make you uncomfortable , having see...