In a modest Indian household, 12-year-old Vrinda navigates the complexities of gender roles, tradition, and her own budding adolescence. Playful and spirited, she finds herself abruptly thrust into the adult world when she experiences her ...See moreIn a modest Indian household, 12-year-old Vrinda navigates the complexities of gender roles, tradition, and her own budding adolescence. Playful and spirited, she finds herself abruptly thrust into the adult world when she experiences her first menstruation during a Navratri puja. Caught between her grandmother Lata's strict adherence to tradition and her mother Aruna's sympathetic but conflicted support, Vrinda confronts the taboo surrounding menstruation and the use of unsanitary cloth rags. Determined to change her circumstances, Vrinda takes matters into her own hands, discovering sanitary pads with the help of her younger brother, Jai. However, her newfound confidence is met with resistance from Lata, who views such modern conveniences as unnecessary expenses. This sparks a poignant clash of generations within the family, as Vrinda bravely challenges the stigma surrounding menstruation and advocates for her own health and dignity. Written by
Smahi Anand
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