According to the reports of UNFPA (The United Nations Population Fund), the largest part of India's population consists of the naive and youth population and will continue to have one of the youngest populations in the world till 2030. Because the population is young non the larger part of the country it is important to address challenges faced by the youngsters connected to accessible health services, immature pregnancy, and sex education. Over the years, many initiatives and government campaigns have attempted to spread awareness for positive change in society. Even stories on the big and small screen have strived to normalise conversations about taboo subjects like sexual and reproductive health, contraception, and sex education.
In OMG 2, Pankaj Tripathi's character, Kanti Sharan Mudgal, a devout follower of Lord Shiva, discovers a serious issue when his kid becomes embroiled in a massive scandal after being charged with an explicit act in the school lavatory. Mudgal understands that illiteracy and a lack of sex education are to blame for this predicament. He files a lawsuit against the school and pushes for sex education to be taught in classrooms. What comes next is an insightful courtroom drama that exposes the ignorance that plagues the youth as well as societal biases. Aarush Varma, Pankaj Tripathi, Yami Gautam, and Akshay Kumar appear in the movie. Visit Netflix to see the Amit Rai-directed film.
Main Kuch Bhi Kar Sakti Hoon
The Population Foundation of India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the National Adolescent Health programme, produced this popular edutainment series. The show's bold examination of family planning techniques, domestic abuse, child marriage, unintended pregnancies, and other issues facing teenagers was the most amazing factor in its popularity. After airing three seasons on Doordarshan with great popularity and an audience of 150 million, MKBKSH was shown in Europe, the Far East, Canada, and West Asia. Vaibhavi Hankare, Meinal Vaishnav, Dadhey Pandey, Neelima, and Vikrant Rai are the show's stars. Visit YouTube to see the film directed by Feroz Abbas Khan.
'Made in China', directed by Mikhil Musale, seems like a quirky comedy at first glance, but upon closer inspection, it discusses how sex education should not become a taboo subject. The movie opens with Rajkummar Rao's character, Raghuveer Mehta, struggling to achieve success in life. However, it later depicts his journey to becoming the proprietor of a network of clinics specialising in sexual health. The story's lesson for audiences is that people of all ages require sex education. Boman Irani and Mouni Roy are also featured in the comedy. Check it out on Jio Cinema.
Janhit Main Jaari
In a popular movie, it is difficult to discuss topics like safe sex, abortion, and bodily agency; nonetheless, "Janhit Main Jaari" accomplishes just that for the benefit of the general audience. Manokamna Tripathi, popularly known as Manu (Nushrratt Bharuccha), is a young woman from a tiny village who works as a sales representative for a nearby condom manufacturer. She fights against a lot of discrimination to be respected in her career and ultimately marries Ranjan (Anud Singh Dhaka). When her in-laws find out about her profession, though, chaos ensues. It's fascinating to see how she manages to reconcile her obligations to her family with her own needs. The film, directed by Jai Basantu Singh, tackles several important subjects in a frank and straightforward manner. Additionally, Vijay Raaz, Tinnu Anand, and Ishan Mishra, and Paritosh Tripathi. Watch it on ZEE5.