Dhurandhar star Ayesha Khan on Periods recently addressed the viral memes and trolling that followed her revelation about shooting the song Shararat while on her menstrual cycle. Sharing her perspective, the actor emphasized that menstruation is a natural part of life and should not be treated as a joke.
‘Period Not A Punchline’
Speaking candidly, Ayesha Khan on Periods highlighted how society often makes light of menstruation. “For us, it is a very normal thing. Every month you go through a cycle, and we are so used to it that we often don’t even realise we are on our periods while doing so many things,” she said. She added that after her interview, the memes quickly escalated, turning her personal experience into a “national joke.”
Educating Men About Menstruation
Ayesha Khan on Periods stressed the importance of educating boys and men about menstruation. She stated, “We really need to educate our sons and our brothers. Most of the jokes online were clearly from men, and they were really bad.” Khan noted that even memes referencing filmmaker Aditya Dhar mocked her statement, but she remained unapologetic and proud of managing her work while on her period.
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Normalizing Menstruation
The actress reminded the public that menstruation is something many women experience daily, often unnoticed. Ayesha Khan on Periods explained, “It’s not just me, it’s all of us. Women don’t make a big deal about it, so you all can chill.” Her statement encourages open discussion and acceptance of periods as a normal part of life.
Personal Challenges on Set
Khan also revealed that while shooting, she felt physically bloated and not at her best. Yet, her professionalism and excitement about the song kept her motivated. “You want everything to be perfect, so despite feeling bloated, I focused on giving my best performance,” she said.
About Dhurandhar
Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, released in December last year and became a box office hit. The sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is scheduled for theatrical release on March 19. The song Shararat, which became the center of the viral memes, showcases Khan’s dedication to her craft even during her menstrual cycle.