Bhumi Pednekar, whose recent release Shubh Mangal Saavdhaan is based on erectile dysfunction, says that it is ‘pointless’ to attach pride and ego of a man on his genital organ.
“Well, as a girl, I do not judge a man based on how good he is in bed because that performance has nothing to do with how good a human being he is. It is the society that has attached pride, ego, and stamina of a man on a genital organ… which is so stupid and pointless.”
She added: “From the beginning, a boy is told not to cry, not to be vulnerable… They are taught that ‘mard ko dard nahi hota’ (a man does not feel pain). So when they grow up, somewhere in the back of their mind, they start behaving as if their heart is built of stone. The genuine human compassion goes away and ruthlessness gets nurtured. I think now we are living in a progressive society to be open enough to talk about any sexual problem, without being judgemental.”
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Her film is progressive and will start a debate around the issue, Bhumi said. “We are not saying that love is enough for a happy marriage, sex is also an important part of it. But when one of your partners is suffering from any sex-related problem, both should be open to talking and resolving the issue without making it a taboo, without hesitation. And supporting each other is possible only if they are bonded over love.”
Directed by R.S. Prasanna and produced by Aanand L Rai, the film released on Friday.