Mumbai: The makers of the upcoming film Chhatriwali have unveiled the trailer, which focuses on safe s*x and s*x education among the youngsters, led by Rakul Preet Singh’s character.
The over two-minute-long trailer begins with the stereotypes in the society surrounding s*x and how women have to suffer because of a lack of education.
The trailer then focuses on a professor played by Rajesh Tailang thinking how it is not really important and is a taboo to teach children about s*x and ‘copulation’.
Then enters Rakul, who gets married to Sumeet Vyas who doesn’t believe in using condoms.
Rakul said: “In today’s patriarchal society, every household needs a Sanya who holds the courage to single-handedly fight against all odds, traditions, social norms, and barriers. I hope this character inspires others to find their voice and speak up against unsafe s*x and the many health implications of not using protection.”
She added: “India’s youth make up for majority of the population and educating them on safe s*x is the need of the hour, so I am glad that Chhatriwali is catering to them and everyone else in a progressive and entertaining manner. I have respect and only respect for the incredible team behind this extraordinary project.”
Sumeet said: “Raincoat pehenke baarish mein bheegne ka kya mazaa.” Later, Rakul is seen making a decision to teach s*x education to school children.
Agar safe sex ki padhai reh gayi ho adhoori,
toh aa rahi hai #Chhatriwali usse karne poori!
Watch #ChhatriwaliOnZEE5, premiering 20th Jan pic.twitter.com/vOU3B66low— ZEE5 (@ZEE5India) January 6, 2023
Sumeet said: “Chhatriwali breaks the wall of awkward silence around s*x between Indian parents and children, husbands and wives, teachers and students. Today’s generation is curious about the words s*x and intimacy because there is always a sense of hush-hush around such topics.”
Director Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar said: “While researching for Chhatriwali, I happened to visit a few rural parts of India and spoke to students and villagers over there. I saw a taboo around the word s*x and the judgemental attitude of society as well as the pharmacists.”
“But what was more interesting and alarming was that even the urban population had the same issue barring some pockets in metros. The dire need to normalise this conversation was the driving forces behind the making of this film.”
Chhatriwali is all set to premiere on ZEE5 from January 20.
