Here are Bollywood actors who got LGBTQA+ representation on point with their characters

In the past few years, we have seen many films being made in Bollywood which have a strong LGBTQ character representation. Here are a few actors who nailed such roles in their respective films.

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Bhumi Pednekar and Fawad Khan

The Indian Film Industry has come a long way in the LGBTQA+ representation on screen. From being a humour point to playing the lead in a narrative - the change in projection is incredible. In recent films, the actors have breathed life into some of the most sensitive and mature storylines revolving around the community. 

To celebrate the shift and actors behind the new force here's looking at four stars who gave memorable LGBTQA+ on-screen characters to the audience. 

Prateik Babbar

The unconventional actor gave the year's best performance in Cobalt Blue. Essaying a character of a bisexual, Prateik Babbar added a mystic charm to the screen. Even though it was one of the most challenging roles to play, he did not lose his character's beat at any point. 

Prateik Babbar

Bhumi Pednekar

Badhaai Do became a massive hit among the audience for its sensitive take on a lavender marriage. Bhumi Pednekar looked effortless in her role as a lesbian. The actress won the audience with her perfect comic timing, but her emotional sequences made an everlasting impact. 

Bhumi Pednekar

Vaani Kapoor

Another actress that came forward with the issues of the transgender community was Vaani Kapoor. The actress with Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui caught all the nuances of a trans woman and made the audience empathize with her pain. The film's educational aspect earned a bonus point in creating awareness. 

Vaani Kapoor

Fawad Khan

One of the early actors to get a gay character right was Fawad Khan with Kapoor & Sons. Released back in the day, the actor broke the stereotypes surrounding the community. His portrayal was non-caricature, desirable, and on-point. The hero earned rave reviews for his performance.

Fawad Khan

Films like these are helping to broaden the horizon of Indian cinema and actors like them who do justice to their roles is like a cherry on the cake. 

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Comments (4)

Fawad Khan is such a good actor

1 years ago

All this characters were written wonderfully. I love all the ones mentioned in this article.

1 years ago

Fawad khan was great in kapoor and sons

1 years ago

Love how , all the characters were written .

1 years ago

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