Journalism of Courage
Khandaani Shafakhana, starring Sonakshi Sinha, Varun Sharma, Badshah and Annu Kapoor among others, deals with the taboo around sexual health in a quirky way. Let's take a look at some of the prominent sex clinics in old Delhi. (Express photo by Kajol Rustagi)
Sex problems are considered stigma in India. Due to lack of awareness, the demand of sexologists is rapidly increasing. (Express photo by Kajol Rustagi)
The Delhi High Court had asked the producer of Khandaani Shafakhana for a private screening for a Delhi-based sexologist Vijay Abbot who had alleged that the film defames him and his profession. Abbot is the son of Hakim Hari Kishan Lal, the owner of a well-known Hakim Dawakhana in Daryaganj. (Express photo by Kajol Rustagi)
Other unconventional movies: Vicky Donor in 2012 saw Ayushmann Khurrana playing the role of a sperm donor. Another such unconventional movie was Badhaai Ho which was a comedy drama about a middle-aged couple, played by Neena Gupta and Gajraj Rao, facing unexpected pregnancy. (Express photo by Kajol Rustagi)
Old Delhi has become a hub of sex clinics which includes the legendary Sablok Clinic, possibly the oldest sex clinic in Delhi. It was estabilished way back in 1928 by Lt. Hakim Hari Singh Sablok. (Express photo by Kajol Rustagi)
