Sex Education: Gujarati movie aims to break taboo

Gujarati movies are now treading where even Bollywood films are not. With the aim to break the taboos surrounding sex, and to break the stereotypes that exist in society, an upcoming Gujarati movie will deal with the subject of sex education. Incidentally, the movie is also titled Sex Education.

The film counters the long-held belief in Indian society that sex is bad, and that talking about it distracts young minds from focusing on studies. It also attempts to answers questions pertaining to sex in a traditional classroom-style without an iota of vulgarity.

"Our film aims at making parents understand the importance of talking more openly to their children on the issue of sex, and answering their curiosities about this very important topic," the film's writer and director Pranav Patel, told reporters.

Its makers say that the narrative advocates at learning more about one's own self and body and avoid teenagers from getting wrong information on sex through the internet and other sources.

"There were attempts by different organizations to stop shooting of the film. They even resorted to violence by damaging our banners. But, what they fail to understand is that such movies are to cross the barriers and familiarise people about what is considered an 'uncomfortable subject'," the film's producers Kishor and Deepak Jangid, said.

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The film counters the long-held belief in Indian society that sex is bad, and that talking about it distracts young minds from focusing on studies.