5 Films on Societal Taboos With Brave Protagonists - Deepika Padukone's Chhapaak to Rakul Preet's Chhatriwali
Meaningful films based on social taboos on ZEE5, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and more set out to change perceptions and captivate us to sit upright and take solicit action!
Feb 15, 2023, 15:32 PM ISTR Balki dedicates National Award to the real Pad Man
Filmmaker R. Balki is happy that his film "Pad Man" won the National Film Award for Best Film On Social Issue because, more than just a critical achievement, the honor indicates the start of a conversation on menstrual hygiene. This, Balki, believes, was the dream of Arunachalam Muruganantham, the man whose life inspired the film.
Aug 13, 2019, 06:33 AM ISTMany people dissuaded me from making 'PadMan', says Twinkle Khanna
Writer-producer Twinkle Khanna, who launched her production house Mrs Funnybones Movies last year and debuted with her husband Akshay Kumar`s "PadMan", says a number of people dissuaded her from making a movie about pads.
Aug 11, 2019, 18:47 PM ISTTwinkle Khanna pens heartfelt note after 'PadMan' wins National Award
'PadMan' won the National Award for Best Film on Social Issues on Friday. An elated Twinkle Khanna thanked Arunachalam Muruganantham, the man who inspired Akshay's character in the film.
Aug 10, 2019, 20:45 PM ISTOnly gratification one can ask for: Sonam Kapoor on National Award for 'PadMan'
Akshay Kumar-starrer `PadMan` won the National Award for Best Film on Social Issues on Friday, and the achievement, according to Sonam Kapoor, is the "only gratification one can ask for."
Aug 10, 2019, 12:06 PM ISTHelp every girl child feel hygienic: Akshay Kumar
On Menstrual Hygiene Day, the actor urged people to help women feel hygienic and safe.
May 28, 2019, 20:05 PM ISTWhen 'Padman 'Akshay Kumar had a ''tie-faceoff'' with Iron Man
Amidst the "Avengers: Endgame" fever, actor Akshay Kumar unleashed his fan moment by donning a similar tie worn by Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr, who is popular for his role as Iron Man in the superhero franchise.
Apr 28, 2019, 14:54 PM IST'PadMan' actor reunites with Akshay in 'Kesari'
Actor Rakesh Chaturvedi, who had shared screen space with Akshay Kumar in last year`s film "PadMan", has reunited with the action hero in "Kesari".
Feb 27, 2019, 08:45 AM ISTProud that awareness on menstruation has evolved into movement: Akshay Kumar
The initiative has been taken with the aim to set a record as India's largest nationwide run for menstrual hygiene awareness.
Feb 19, 2019, 14:22 PM ISTIndia-set film around menstruation lands Oscar nomination
'Period. End of Sentence', an India set the film on the taboos around menstruation and featuring the real 'Pad Man', has made it to the Oscar nomination, it was announced here on Tuesday.
Jan 23, 2019, 00:23 AM ISTAkshay Kumar starrer Padman impresses the audience in Japan-Check collections
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, Radhika Apte and Sonam Kapoor starrer social drama Padman raked in a huge amount at the Indian Box Office and has shown an impressive growth at the Box Office in Japan. As per the latest collections, the film has maintained a steady growth at the Box office in Japan.
Jan 14, 2019, 13:37 PM ISTRadhika Apte features in the list of IMDb Top 10 Stars of Indian Cinema
The IMDb unveiled its list of top 10 stars of Indian Cinema for the year 2018 and Radhika makes it to coveted list owing to her successful year in the industry.
Dec 19, 2018, 18:14 PM ISTAkshay Kumar-Radhika Apte starrer Padman witnesses slow growth in China
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Dec 17, 2018, 13:48 PM ISTAkshay Kumar's 'PadMan' picks up pace at Chinese box office—Check out collections
Noted film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the latest collections on Twitter.
Dec 16, 2018, 13:18 PM ISTAkshay Kumar's 'PadMan' opens up to a slow start in China
Many Bollywood films are being released in international box offices and the results have been good so far. Akshay Kumar's 'PadMan' is the latest film to join the bandwagon of Indian films released in China. After a thunderous response to the actor's 'Toilet:Ek Prem Katha', there were many expectations from 'PadMan' hitting the Chinese Box office. However, the film has opened up to a slow start at box office.
Dec 15, 2018, 14:23 PM IST102 Not Out, PadMan to release in China this year, no clarity for Aamir Khan's Thugs Of Hindostan'
The Vijay Acharya's film has been ruthlessly rejected by the Indian audience.
Nov 27, 2018, 15:10 PM ISTThrowback Thursday: Sonam Kapoor shares a BTS photo from 'PadMan'
Sonam will next be seen in 'The Zoya Factor'.
Nov 22, 2018, 13:47 PM ISTYou must give it back to the society or a country says Twinkle Khanna
Actress-writer-producer Twinkle Khanna has said that every individual must give it back to the society or their country "otherwise they would be just an animal roaming around."
Nov 17, 2018, 00:19 AM IST