Fiery Margaritas: Stereotyping LGBTQIA Identity in Bollywood Films
Film producers still shirk away from producing such a film and only a niche group of directors and actors even think of venturing into such roles.
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“Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety” is the Best Gay Romance Movie that Bollywood has Produced (But Will Never Acknowledge)
Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety is clearly the story of every gay/bi man who is secretly in love with his best friend, and then sees his friend falling for a woman, all the while trying to show he is happy for the two, while being deeply jealous and dejected from the inside.
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.
Will Bollywood Add the Fifth One to the Ancient Indian Caste System as “Nepotism” Thrives Again?
Can Bollywood let people choose their occupation/profession as they wish without prejudice, heredity, saste-rules, marriage and religious institution’s interference?
Movie Review: Shab – An Excellent Movie Dealing with Relationships
Whether it is heterosexual relationships or same-sex relationships, Onir imbues them with equal passion and dignity
Arjun Kapoor to be the Chief Guest at KASHISH 2017 in Mumbai
Actor Arjun Kapoor will be chief guest at the opening ceremony of the 8th edition of KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival
Movie Review : Loev is a Refreshing and Complete Indian Gay Film
Sudhanshu Saira is clearly making a political statement by de-politicizing the film. Loev provides us a lot of avenue to discuss, critique and learn. And in his own words, Sudhanshu Saira agrees that the film is more political than it portrays
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
To the World, With Love – Behind the Making of India’s First Silent LGBTQ Movie
The trailer of Sisak lays bare one of the least explored world of gay cruising in the local trains of Mumbai, and along with it, human emotions and the fragility of gay love in present days' society
I am Gay, I’m an Actor and I’ve Got a Message for You All
Following Karan Johar’s comments on his sexual orientation, Saattvic, a young television and theatre actor, comes out and pens down a powerful open letter to all his colleagues in Mumbai and every homosexual person
You Didn’t Know About This Hidden Talent of Mr. Gay India 2016
Mr. Gay India 2016 is a multi-talented person.