While discussions on sex and sexuality generally remain taboo in Assamese society, particularly in rural areas, Bulu Film subtly yet cleverly manages to broach these subjects.
For instance, Prasanna’s wife Bina, who has not been able to conceive after three years of marriage, is asked by her mother-in-law to visit ‘Radhe baba’ (a religious guru). This conversation happens in the backdrop of Bina going through her https://www.thequint.com/topic/menstruation”>menstrual cycle and sitting on the ground; while her mother-in-law has brought her food.
Some scenes depict pre-marital sex between young couples, again a topic rarely discussed in Assamese popular culture.
This small scene illustrates the taboos that surround menstruation in Assam. Menstruating women are expected to refrain from cooking and eating with others as well as sleeping on the same bed as others.
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