Akshay Kumar is one of the biggest names in Bollywood.
Kumar will play the lead role in "Padman."
"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.
The film aims to remove the stigma around periods.
Kumar told Business Insider that he believes entertainment can normalize taboo subjects in a way that other mediums can't.
"Padman" is set to release worldwide on January 26.