Bollywood is finally getting people to talk about even the most hush-hush subjects, like menstrual periods and pads—and we love it! It’s encouraging to finally see open conversations about periods, especially from public figures who can help normalise it for everyone.
Many of us remember how uncomfortable it used to feel to buy a pad — hidden, rushed, and overly discreet. We’d walk up, trembling, whisper “Pad chaiyee,” and watch the Bhaiyaa wrap it in a newspaper. Then, to be doubly sure, the Bhaiyaa would place it in a fully opaque black bag—as if a sanitary pad were something shameful, when in fact it’s an everyday product for millions of women. Such was the stigma surrounding a natural process that every woman experienced.
Now that Bollywood is openly talking about women’s hygiene, it’s empowering to see pads represented without shame—and we’re here for it!
These public figures are using their influence to break taboos and open up important conversations about menstrual health.
#1. Akshay Kumar
As Padman Arunachalam Muruganatham, he made menstrual talk truly mainstream.
#2. Arjun Kapoor
Arjun Kapoor also stepped up to support menstrual awareness, showing how important this cause is to everyone.
#3. Farhan Akhtar
Always the guy who takes a stand! It was awesome to see Farhan Akhtar doing his bit for women’s hygiene.
#4. Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan has long supported social causes—now he’s helping bring menstrual health into the spotlight.
#5. Karan Johar
Blessed with twins, a boy and a girl, Karan Johar is doing his daughter Roohi proud by opening up the conversation about women’s periods.
#6. Anil Kapoor
Anil Kapoor has joined the #PadmanChallenge, proving positive change knows no age—here he is proudly holding a sanitary napkin.
Also read: Which is most comfortable innerwear during periods?
Has your favourite celebrity done this challenge? Did you know that Virat Kohli and many other celebs have been nominated by Akshay for this challenge? Let’s keep the momentum going — every voice matters in normalising period conversations.
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