'Padman' made tax-free in Rajasthan

DN Bureau

Akshay Kumar's latest release "Padman", which creates awareness about menstrual hygiene, will be made tax-free in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje announced today.

Film Poster
Film Poster


Jaipur: Akshay Kumar's latest release "Padman", which creates awareness about menstrual hygiene, will be made tax-free in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje announced today.

Also Read: Priya Prakash beats Sunny Leone to become Google's most searched actress

Raje said she wants maximum number of women to see the film so that the message on sanitary hygiene can spread.

Also Read | Rajasthan Cabinet Expansion: All eyes on Rajasthan as cabinet expansion set to take place today

Also Read: Raza academy pens letter to Smriti Irani seeking ban on Priya Varrier's song

She also announced that sanitary pads machines will be installed in various schools and colleges in the rural areas in the state.

Directed by R Balki, "Padman" also features Sonam Kapoor and Radhika Apte in pivotal roles.

Also Read | Rajasthan passes bill awarding death for rape of girls aged 12 or less

Also Read: 'Cheat India' release date out!

The movie is based on the real-life story of Tamil Nadu-based social activist Arunachalam Muruganantham, who revolutionised the concept of menstrual hygiene in rural India by creating a low-cost sanitary napkins machine.(PTI)










Related Stories