Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Kshitee Jog Highlights Enduring Period Taboos in India
Kshitee Jog, an actress, recently spoke about how many people still have old-fashioned ideas about periods.
She explained that in her new show, 'Baai Tujhyapayi', they talk about how some women aren't allowed to go into the kitchen or eat certain foods when they have their period.
Kshitee said this is still happening today, not just in villages but also in big cities.
She feels it's sad because having a period is a natural thing that happens to women, and it's important for having babies and continuing the world.
Sometimes, people think it's something bad the woman did.
Kshitee also mentioned that education is important for girls so they can make their own choices and not be controlled.
She believes women are capable of anything and are achieving great things all over the world.
Actress Kshitee Jog stated that period taboos persist in India, even in 2025.
In villages and even cities, women are sometimes forbidden from entering kitchens or eating specific foods during menstruation.
Jog noted that periods are often viewed negatively, as if the woman has done something wrong.
She emphasized that menstruation is a natural and essential biological process.
The actress also highlighted the importance of education for women and criticized the control sometimes exerted over them.
- Who
- Actress Kshitee Jog
- What
- Highlighted ongoing taboos and misconceptions surrounding menstruation, stating that women are often made to feel they have done something wrong during their periods.
- When
- Recently, in an interview discussing her web series 'Baai Tujhyapayi' which also addresses these issues.
- Where
- In India, including urban cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai, as well as rural villages.
- Why
- To raise awareness that period taboos persist and are not merely a relic of the past, despite women's advancements in various fields.
- Web Series
- Baai Tujhyapayi
- Platform
- ZEE5
- Setting
- Fictional village of Vadgaav in the 90s
- Director
- Nipun Dharmadhikari
- Writer
- Mukta Bam, Nikhil Khaire