7.9Pad Man is a 2018 Indian Hindi-language biographical comedy-drama film written and directed by R. Balki. It stars Akshay Kumar and Radhika Apte in the lead roles with an ensemble supporting cast. The film is based on the life of Arunachalam Muruganantham, a social activist and entrepreneur from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu who made low-cost sanitary napkins for women in rural areas.
The film tells the story of Lakshmikant Chauhan (Akshay Kumar), a man who is deeply in love with his wife, Gayatri (Radhika Apte). When Gayatri is banished from the household during her menstrual periods, Lakshmikant is shocked and disgusted by the unhygienic and unsanitary conditions that women in rural India face during menstruation. He sets out to create a low-cost sanitary napkin machine that can make sanitary napkins available and affordable for all women.
Lakshmi's journey is not easy. He faces opposition from his family, friends, and the society. But he is determined to succeed in his mission. He travels to villages and talks to women about their menstrual needs. He also experiments with different materials to create a low-cost sanitary napkin machine.
After many failures, Lakshmi finally succeeds in creating a low-cost sanitary napkin machine. He trains women to operate the machine and start their own businesses. Lakshmi's invention has revolutionized the way women in rural India manage their menstruation.
Pad Man is a heartwarming and inspiring film about a man who made a difference in the lives of millions of women. It is also a celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship.
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