Lord Krishna On Sanitary Pad: ‘Masoom Sawaal’ Poster Triggers Controversy On Social Media

The poster of 'Masoom Sawaal', a film based on menstruation, has created a huge controversy on social media for featuring an image of Lord Krishna on a sanitary pad.?

Now, the director Santosh Upadhyay and actress Ekavali Khanna, who plays a lawyer in the film have opened up about why the poster of their forthcoming film shows a sanitary pad.?

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"Sometimes our perspective of viewing things is wrong, which leads to misconception. The entire film is based on menstruation hence, it is mandatory to show the pad. That's why there is a pad on the poster and not Krishna Ji on the pad," director Santosh Upadhyay said about his upcoming flick.He also revealed that they are receiving less support to promote this film.?

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Whereas talking about the matter actress Ekavali Khanna said, "Firstly, I’m not aware about any backlash that the poster received. But if that is the case then I can just say that the makers didn’t have any intention to hurt anyone’s sentiments.”?

She further mentioned that the sole purpose of it was to break the taboo and change the narrative.?

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"In this generation, there is no room for superstitions and ill practices that are forcefully imposed on women unnecessarily,” Ekavali said.?

The film is set to highlight the stigma associated with menstruation in girls/women, which is a common phenomenon in India.?

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Speaking of how the film will help change the narrative around menstruation and create awareness, the actress said, "On my part, I'm essaying a lawyer who helps the child facilitate her moto to fight against the rules of the society that are imposed on her and her conflict with her family who doesn't understand her sentiments."?

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Recently, Leena Manimekalai's documentary film 'Kaali's poster stirred a major controversy for showing a woman dressed as Hindu goddess Kali smoking a cigarette.?The poster was considered to be an insult to Hinduism and many called for legal action against the filmmaker for allegedly hurting religious sentiments. However, Leena Manimekalai told BBC that the goddess depicted in her film "champions humanity and embraces diversity" and as a poet and filmmaker, she embodies Kali in her own independent vision.?

Meanwhile, Masoom Sawaal is slated to be released in theatres on August 5, 2022.? ?

- With inputs from IANS?

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