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R.Balki talks about his leading man Akshay Kumar and more

Comments  Comments [ 0 ]    By Ami Sheth | 05 February 2018 | 12:26pm


Recently, during an interview R. Balki who has directed this film 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."

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