Virdi Foundation organises show of Gangubai Kathiawadi for sex workers
Pune : Policenama online – The Manjit Singh Virdi Foundation had organised a special show of Hindi film ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ for sex workers of Budhwar Peth on the occasion of International Women’s Day. The film was shown to 150 women.
Speaking on the occasion, Virdi said “The film Gangubai is based on the life of women. The film was shown to them because they should enjoy watching a film.” Different women from various fields were felicitated. The sex workers said they had never seen a film in a theatre. Many of them could not hold back their tears as the film is based on their life.
Speaking on the occasion, Virdi said, “We decided to screen the movie for the sex workers because their life is an uphill struggle. The women gave a good response. The foundation organises various social activities throughout the year.’’
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