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My Brother Nikhil to Kapoor & Sons, Bollywood films to watch during Pride Month
Updated On: 06 June, 2024 11:25 AM IST | Tuhina Upadhyay
This Pride Month, let's celebrate the films that have dared to depict the LGBTQIA+ experience with sensitivity and depth. From the groundbreaking My Brother Nikhil to the heartwarming Kapoor & Sons, we'll explore how these movies are changing the narrative for a community that has long been unseen or misunderstood

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My Brother Nikhil (2005): This early film dared to portray a gay character living with AIDS
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The movie was groundbreaking, sparking conversations about acceptance and discrimination.

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Kapoor & Sons (2016): This family drama explores the complexities of family dynamics when a son struggles to come out as gay.
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It portrays the importance of understanding and acceptance within families.

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Margarita With A Straw (2014): This powerful film delves into the challenges faced by a young woman with cerebral palsy who also grapples with her sexuality.
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The movie beautifully highlights the struggles of dealing with both disability and societal homophobia.

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Ek Ladki Ko Dekha To Aisa Laga (2019): This heartwarming film explores a young woman's journey of self-discovery and navigating same-sex love in a traditional family.
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Sweety has a secret about who she really loves. To make her dad, Balbir Chaudhary, happy, she plans to marry a writer. But things get complicated when she decides to stand up to her family and society to be with the person she truly loves.

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Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (2020): This light-hearted film tackles the issue of same-sex marriage and the struggle for acceptance from families.
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When Kartik and Aman fall in love, they face resistance from Aman's family. Despite this, they try to win them over.

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Aligarh (2015): Based on a true story, Aligarh tells the heart-wrenching tale of a professor ostracized from his university for being gay.
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Dr. Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras, a professor who was the target of a sting operation to reveal his sexual orientation, forms a special bond with the journalist who reports on his story. It sheds light on societal prejudice and the fight for justice.

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Badhaai Do (2022): This film tackles the concept of "lavender marriage," where two LGBTQ+ people marry each other to appease conservative families.
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Shardul, who is gay, and Suman, who is a lesbian, get married to make their families happy. But things get more complicated when Suman's girlfriend moves in with them.

