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Bollywood has evolved in its portrayal of the LGBTQIA+ community…But is it enough?

Bollywood has time and again had references to homosexuality in the films but not to speak about it but to rather stigmatize in popular space. They are either portrayed as the comic relief, as the antagonist or someone that needs to be ‘fixed’.

As the global entertainment industry moves forward in sensitizing audiences, Bollywood is still stuck with its outdated, extremely problematic portrayal of the queer community. Read our explosive take on the portrayal of the LGBTQ Community in Bollywood.