Aamir accepts Pad Man Challenge , poses with sanitary pad

Mumbai Feb 2 (IANS) Superstar Aamir Khan on Friday accepted the #PadManChallenge sharing on social media a photograph in which he holds up a sanitary pad.

"Thank you Twinkle Khanna. Yes that s a pad in my hand and there s nothing to be ashamed about. It s natural! Period. Pad Man challenge " Aamir tweeted on Friday.

The actor also challenged superstars Shah Rukh Khan Salman Khan and megastar Amitabh Bachchan to complete the challenge by holding a sanitary napkin and sharing a photograph.

"Copy paste this and Challenge your friends to take a photo with a pad. Here I am Challenging Amitabh Bachchan Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan " Aamir added.

The challenge comes close on the heels of the release of "Pad Man" a film revolving around menstrual cycles. Directed by R. Balki it stars Akshay Kumar Radhika Apte and Sonam Kapoor.

--IANS
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