Pad Man Movie (2018): Where to watch and stream online

Pad Man

2018, Movie, 2h 20min

Upon realizing the extent to which women are affected by their menses, a man sets out to create a sanitary pad machine and to provide inexpensive sanitary pads to the women of rural India.

Country: India,United States,Hong Kong

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Critic Peter Bradshaw

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This good-natured, big-hearted film from India puts a romantic topspin on a true story.

Read full review at The Guardian

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Pad Man tells the inspiring story of Lakshmikant Chauhan, a determined entrepreneur who revolutionizes the menstrual hygiene industry in rural India. Despite public humiliation and resistance, Lakshmi persistently innovates and markets low-cost, hygienic sanitary pads for women, ultimately empowering them to prioritize their health and wellbeing. With the help of Pari Walia, an MBA student who joins him in his venture, Lakshmi's invention receives recognition at an innovation fair and he becomes a celebrated figure, earning the Padma Shri award. However, his journey is not without challenges as he faces rejection and ridicule from his own family and community. Eventually, Lakshmi's perseverance and dedication bring about a transformation in the lives of rural women, breaking taboos surrounding menstruation and creating a better future for all.

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You can stream Pad Man on: Netflix

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