Akshay Kumar is one of the biggest names in Bollywood.<br />Kumar will play the lead role in "Padman."<br />"Padman" is a movie inspired by the true story of a man who invented a low-cost device to make sanitary pads for women and girls in his village.<br />The film aims to remove the stigma around periods.<br />Kumar told Business Insider that he believes entertainment can normalize taboo subjects in a way that other mediums can't.<br />"Padman" is set to release worldwide on January 26. <br />
