Bollywood

The Sexuality of Villains (And the Story That Bollywood will not Tell)

The heroine/hero is heterosexual and chaste, essentially hetero-normative. The villain is homosexual and deviant. While everyone is talking about historical accuracy and creative license, few are noticing the closet homophobia uniting filmmakers, playwrights and critics across party lines.

Tete-a-Tete with Apurva Asrani

Apurva Asrani, in this short interview, speaks of Aligarh, homosexuality in the film industry and how Bollywood is gradually maturing over the years and helping common people to come out of the closet.

Why #UnFairAndLovely Matters

The disreputation of dark skin causes issues such as low self esteem, eating disorders, anxiety, etc.; it causes people to be worried about their marital prospects, careers, and social popularity