Bollywood actress and author Twinkle Khanna, who stepped into film production with the film Pad Man, that is based on the theme of menstrual hygiene, has now backed another film on the similar subject.
The 43-year old star has landed her support for the short film titled First Period, which is written and directed by Zubaan helmer Mozez Singh. Twinkle will launch the short film on World Menstrual Day across all her social media platforms.
First Period showcases the subject of the day of the first period from a boy’s point of view.
About the movie, filmmaker Mozez Singh said, “When I was approached by Dasra, the NGO behind the film alongside The Gates Foundation, their brief was they wanted men to be involved in the conversation about menstrual hygiene. So, we wrote a script where we showed everything from a man’s point of view and how in that world it’s all perfect and empowering. It raises the question why can’t this happen in a woman’s world and forces you to neutralise gender disparity. First Period is another voice in that conversation.”
The director also added that he decided to Twinkle’s opinion about the film, as she was the person, who initiated the menstruation topic among the masses through her book and movie. He said that the actress loved the film and was impressed with it, “She felt the film made a solid and forceful point and she offered her support immediately. I remain indebted to her,” he added.