But he ultimately prevailed, inventing a cheap mini-machine that can manufacture sanitary pads for less than a third of the cost of commercial pads, and subsidizing their distribution across all of India. Instead, they are modern morality tales that convey uplifting messages about men who choose, at great personal sacrifice, to dedicate themselves toward the betterment of women’s lives. The films (the Aamir Khan films, at least; I won’t be able to comment knowledgeably about Padman until its release next April) handle the subjects of men assisting women sensitively and with respect toward the female characters. India has a notorious reputation for gang rapes and horrific mistreatment of its women and children. But the fact that these films are being made, and becoming critical and commercial successes, is cause for hope that things can only improve.

Source: Forbes October 29, 2017 08:15 UTC