Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar to collaborate on another project!

By Ramsha Akhtar

on February 17, 2018

Akshay Kumar is currently celebrating the success of his yet another socially driven film on menstrual hygiene: PadMan. A biopic on Arunachalam Muruganantham, who invented a low-cost sanitary napkin making the machine, sure has won the hearts of many. The actor, going beyond the promotional campaigns, is leaving no stone unturned to spread awareness about menstruation even after the film's release. With a goal to install sanitary pad vending machines throughout the country, the actor has really taken the issue as much more than a film.

Speaking on the same, today, at a press conference for PadMan's success, Akshay said that these social issues have always been more than just a film to them. "I look at them as a movement," he said. Appointed as the brand ambassador of 'Clean UP mission' by UP CM Yogi Adityanath, the actor has carried forward the message of sanitization and construction of toilets in every home. Akshay also revealed about an upcoming short film which is under works and will be seen collaborating again with his Toilet: Ek Prem Katha co-star Bhoomi Pednekar.

The actor also mentioned that despite the movie talking about a subject like menstruation, it is a family orientated film. Furthermore, addressing about the ban in Pakistan and patriarchal heads in parts of the country who have banned women to watch the film, Akshay emphasised how crucial it is that there should be an awareness regarding menstruation taboo and myths in the society. He urged the film to be played in every sector and to be watched by every family member.

Akshay also talked about how his kids watched the movie and how he and his son Aarav had a talk about certain things, which the actor found too personal to share during the press meet.

Speaking of what's next on his social agenda in terms of films, the actor revealed that he has nothing planned as such but will complete Housefull 4.

When asked about the much-discussed box-office clash with Kangana Ranaut's periodical drama Manikarnika with his patriotic-theme based Gold on the upcoming Independence Day, Akshay revealed how he wasn't even aware of the same until then. He also added nonchalantly that August 15, 2018 is a big day for all and any movie can be released.