R. Balki

All humans are equal and there's no reason to be loud about one specific gender, says acclaimed filmmaker R. Balki, whose Padman, about a man focused on women's menstrual hygiene, is releasing on Friday. Whether it was Paa or Ki & Ka, Balki has always projected women characters as exceptionally strong, and without having the tag of a "woman-centric" film. Asked if that is his way of celebrating feminism and gender equality, Balki told IANS, "I think the term gender equality is a cliche. People are equal. Whether it is rich or poor, black or white, man or woman, and people with different beliefs, we are equal."