TV Celebrities SPEAK UP on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia (IDAHOT)

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT) is celebrated around the world each year to bring attention to the discrimination and violence LGBTQ people still face, as well as to recognize advancements in LGBTQ equality.

At least 75 countries criminalize same-sex relationships and in up to 10 countries same-sex conduct may be punishable by death.

Ahead of this year's celebration, Indian television celebrities stands in solidarity against homophobia, transphobia, biphobia and all forms of hate facing the LGBTQ community across the globe.

Pearl V Puri soon to be seen in Naagin 3

I stand and support the third gender. There should be no discrimination. As it's not about two same gender people being in love, it's about two people who love each other and who have decided to commit to each other for the exact same reasons any other couple would get married.

Avika Gor last seen in Laado 2 - Veerpur Ki Mardani

Like being a woman, like being a racial religious tribal or ethnic minority, being LGBT does not make you less human. And that is why gay rights are Human Rights and Human Rights are gay rights. I don't believe in such discrimination. I feel even they have right to live like us and with us.

Ritvik Arora currently seen in Tu Aashiqui

I think with widespread awareness, exposure through the internet and a radical movement towards a more transparent society have helped people to know and respect genders other than male and female. However, a complete and absolute respect and honour on an individual level is still absent. People need to understand that sexuality of a person has nothing to do with their character. No doubt there has been advancement with people now becoming more confident and particular about their sexuality, however our society needs to be more sensitive, cooperative and conducive towards people with different sexual orientation.

Tejasswi Prakash currently seen in Rishta Likhenge Hum Naya

Those same sex couples who do have difficulties with their sexuality suffer because of the prejudice and discrimination they face.  The way to change that is to tackle the prejudice and discrimination, not to feed it. I firmly believe there is nothing wrong with homosexuality, the problem lies in society's attitude to it.

Ssara Khan currently seen in Woh Apna Sa

We should indeed keep calm in the face of difference, and live our lives in a state of inclusion and wonder at the diversity of humanity. I believe nothing is out of nature, its natural to fall in love for the person you really enjoy and like, be it with a prince or princess. I support love not the hate which society keeps for third genders.

Adnan Khan currently seen in Ishq Subhan Allah

I don't believe in discrimination against group of people. I feel its wrong. It doesn't matter what you think about somebody, if group of people wants to live with certain things, thats their right to do so and discrimination among them is terrible because you are getting involved with somebody's else life when they haven't ask you to. I feel everyone has equal rights to live a life of their own.

Alisha Panwar currently seen in Ishq Mein Marjawan

I actually hate the word homophoba. It's not a phobia. You're not scared. Being LGBT is very much natural. Hating them is a lifestyle choice. And I dont stand with those choices which are not meaningful but painful. Every individual person has right to live a life they want to. Loving someone is really not a crime.

Aly Goni currently seen in Yeh Hai Mohabbatein

Its high time to stand together with LGBT and allow them to live a peaceful life just like us and enjoy their relationships and choices of life, exactly the way we do. Nothing is wrong, as we say love is blind, also love is beautiful.

Abhishek Sharma currently seen in Nimki Mukhiya

Everyone has the right to love and be loved, and that's the position I take. I stand with LGBT community and urge the same lifestyle for them, the one we enjoying. They are not meant to face discrimination or hate.

Kunal Jaisingh currently seen in Ishqbaaaz

People should be allowed to marry, and same gender marriages should be out there. If a man or a woman has a good partner and they love each other with their heart and soul, let them marry. I am very much in support to welcome a society where all the three genders lives equally without any discrimination or hate.

Additi Gupta last seen in Ishqbaaaz

A gender-equal society would be one where the word 'gender' does not exist and where everyone can be themselves. The change I want to see is a start-up environment where everyone, regardless of gender and background, feels welcome and safe; where sexual harassment or discrimination will not impede great talent from producing great impact.