16 Jun, 2017
1 hrs 36 mins
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SYNOPSIS
'Phullu' is based on the life of an uneducated man named Phullu, who stays with his mother and sister in a small town and is famous for not doing any work other than helping the women of his village by getting them things from the city. An event during his journey makes him realize the issues women go through during their menstruation. Phullu attempts to create awareness as well as affordable sanitary napkins for women in rural areas.
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BMS Reviewer
Verdict: A social drama that deserves your time. For generations, menstruation as a subject has been taboo. Nobody really discussed it - not families, not teachers, not even women. Even in 2017, it is kept hush-hush. Abhishek Saxena's directorial venture, Phullu, starring Sharib Hashmi and Jyotii Sethi, dares to break open the conversation about the []...
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Firstpost
Phullu is recommended for its intention and effort, but not so much for its cinematic nuances.
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Deccan Chronicle
There are several taboos in the society and one of the most unfortunate ones is the menstrual cycle of women. Director Abhishek Saxena marks his brave directorial debut with Phullu that talks about personal hygiene of women especially in villages.
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Phullu
After doing a few small roles in big films like `Slumdog Millionaire` and `Jab Tak Hai Jaan`, Sharib Hashmi made his mark with `Filmistaan`.
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The Times of India
Phullu makes it his lifes mission to educate and empower the women in his village by providing better sanitary solutions.
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