Homosexuality - Page 2

^^Never heard of this series. Should watch.

https://www.vogue.in/content/suneet-varma-we-havent-done-anything-brave-i-married-my-lover-thats-all/

Originally posted by: ponymo

(The LGBTQ consist of 3% of the total population in India which is a big number.)

Where did we get this figure from? Considering it is still a taboo topic and much social stigma is attached, most people haven't come out of the closet yet. At least 30% of the population would be LGBTQ+ (of course I arrive at this number from my own personal experiences).

Justice A.P. Shah wrote an article which is actually too good dealing with both the cases and there he mentioned that the LGBTQ are around 2 percent but I figured that has to be more than that so assumed it then be 3%. However the number can be higher than that.

I think filmmakers don't make such movies because you don't get much return on Investment. To make a full feature film with however small budget they should have a minimum guarantee that the money will be recovered and with LGBT kind of sensitive and volatile subject hard to say how the film will be received.

Originally posted by: Mallika-E-Bhais

I am sure the actual statistics will be much more, it's stigma & fear that holds them back. India first needs to treat women properly. They're light years behind that. Forget another homosexuality. I've homosexual friends, either some have been isolated or been married off. It's heartbreaking what they've to endure, and really makes me extremely angry on how illiterate people are. Educated illiterates. No compassion, no sensitivity.

Yes the number can be way higher than the official records. What is funny is the Supreme Court called it a problem of miniscule number which is not expected out of the holder of justice in country. The LGBTQs in India are more than the number of Sikha, Jains, Buddhists and Christians in the country. Yet the SC went ahead and called it miniscule.

My friends' familes were not at all supportive. They too are married off but they still continue with their old relationships with their homosexual partners.

Originally posted by: clarity

<font face="Georgia, Times New Roman, Times, serif">The scenario is so bad that KJO who has more than hinted he is not straight mocked gay men with Dostana.

So many LGBTQ people in India but you rarely get to know they are who they are 'cause they are forced to hide it. What kind of 'values' prevent someone from expressing their love for a person?

Get rid of that Victorian era Section 377 first. It ain't even an Indian law, SMH.

All the kulcha warriors should first read what scriptures say about LGBTQ issues and their depiction and then oppose it on the basis of 'culture'.
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The section is barbaric, yet India continues to be ruled by something the Brits themselves have gotten rid off.

Originally posted by: charminggenie

BW, IMO, doesn't represent society to a large extent. Movies are made to cater only a certain type of image. We have just now started expecting good roles for females on-screen and that too is considered "niche", "experimental".

I was watching old movies last week and we used to have so many original movies and explored plethora of problems in society and dealt with them sensitively. This current BW lacks the art of story telling and sensitivity in general.

Issue with LGBTQ representation on-screen is solely blamed on the makers especially like KJo. The skits during award shows etc all use homosexuality as a cheap joke and KJO being who he is , has done nothing to raise a voice against it. Rather he has taken part in such acts and normalized this representation. I thought that question about having someone on a gunpoint and asking them about who they will turn gay for, during his show was really offensive. You cannot blame the audience there at all.

Will audience accept a LGBTQ member as an actor. I don't know. HW is still struggling with it and I think even before we reach that stage we first need to have more of "normal" representation of them onscreen. Normalize onscreen, it will impact the society too.

I do wonder , there are many prominent writers , fashion designers who are homosexuals , doyens of press and are brands , yet are respected and loved inspite of being very open about their personal life. We even have transgender mayors, officers etc. All seem to be a very promising sign for an evolving society. Alas, 377 still, though.

Yes, the whole representation of the community has been made a joke just for some easy bucks. But, they dont realise that there are real people who have to endure crap because they do not fit in the hetro-normality struck society.
I admit I was a homophobic at first but during college I was over it. Everyone has a right to live and love the way they want why judge and mock.?

Originally posted by: charminggenie

https://www.vogue.in/content/suneet-varma-we-havent-done-anything-brave-i-married-my-lover-thats-all/

I like what Verma mentioned here, you need support of the immediate society, friends/family to normalize and letting people be. In India, rather South Asia, where marriage is a family construct , it is very essential this acceptance also starts from immediate family. Most of the damage is done at that nascent stage only.

Will read it. Thank you.
You are right, the family and the people around should be supportive. I once saw a video of a sardarani totally slaying it with her support for her gay grandson.

Originally posted by: Peanutbolt

I think filmmakers don't make such movies because you don't get much return on Investment. To make a full feature film with however small budget they should have a minimum guarantee that the money will be recovered and with LGBT kind of sensitive and volatile subject hard to say how the film will be received.

I think films on such topic is much better as a short film/Youtube films kinda format which is more approachable market. If it is right content it might even go viral and win international accolades which is highly impossible for Bolly market without heavy marketing and high politics.

Yes, there are many short films and web series in the subject. But again Ekta Kapoor's Romil and Jugal is also there to once again stereotype the community.