We Menstruate Too: Women Slam ‘PadMan’ Ban in Pakistan

The decision to issue a NOC by the Ministry of Information Broadcasting National History and Literary Heritage is yet to be taken on the release of a foreign feature film ‘Padman’ as the film has not yet been reviewed by the Central Board of Film Censors.

The decision to issue an NOC by the Ministry of Information Broadcasting National History and Literary Heritage is yet to be taken on the release of a foreign feature film "Padman" as the film has not yet been pre-viewed by the Central Board of Film Censors. pic.twitter.com/NExGsWGV8M

— Govt of Pakistan (@pid_gov) February 11, 2018

Women In Pakistan Say ‘We Bleed Too’ 

Dear Sir, the film #Padman has been released internationally. Your decision-making is embarrassingly slow. Why should a film about menstrual hygein & cheap sanitary napkins denied a release or delayed? Pakistan deserves to become a part of this conversation on reproductive health https://t.co/tTzZTDvIg7

— Ammara Ahmad (@ammarawrites) February 11, 2018

Yes, Pakistani Women menstruate too. I support #Padman and menstrual hygiene. Ban on @PadManTheFilm in Pakistan is senseless. Release it now. pic.twitter.com/KpsTL6Rc3a

— Ammara Ahmad (@ammarawrites) February 10, 2018

Dear Censor Board of Pakistan
Yes! We #Pakistani women get our periods too! Every month we bleed, it's simple biology.

I condemn the ban on @PadManTheFilm in Pakistan!#IAmPadman #Padman #UnBan pic.twitter.com/mnrNLJkROC

— The Lodhi (@AnnamL0dhi) February 10, 2018

A Few Men Speak Up Too

Movies like jism 2 can be shown in Pakistan cinemas but Padman is banned. What a shame it is. Its fine to show half naked women and highly intimidated scenes in movies but a movie based on real issues and everyone loses their minds.
HEIGHT OF HYPOCRISY!

— T. (@Crushkacrush) February 11, 2018

1 out of 3 women r died because of cultural taboo. Remaining are victim of nutrition and various virus and cancers.most popular is breast and ovarian cancer but still in pakistan, movie like padman is banned.women in centre r aware what abt 60%in rural areas? @saifsamejo

— Ali aamir siming (@AamirSiming) February 10, 2018

Director of PadMan, R Balki says it is shame that a film that endeavours to eradicate the stigma towards menstrual hygiene is being seen in this negative light.