My Brother Nikhil to Kapoor & Sons, Bollywood films to watch during Pride Month

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

Updated On: 2024-06-06 11:25 AM IST

Compiled by : Tuhina Upadhyay

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My Brother Nikhil (2005): This early film dared to portray a gay character living with AIDS

The movie was groundbreaking, sparking conversations about acceptance and discrimination.

Kapoor & Sons (2016): This family drama explores the complexities of family dynamics when a son struggles to come out as gay.

It portrays the importance of understanding and acceptance within families.

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.

The movie beautifully highlights the struggles of dealing with both disability and societal homophobia.

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.

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.

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (2020): This light-hearted film tackles the issue of same-sex marriage and the struggle for acceptance from families.

When Kartik and Aman fall in love, they face resistance from Aman's family. Despite this, they try to win them over.

Aligarh (2015): Based on a true story, Aligarh tells the heart-wrenching tale of a professor ostracized from his university for being gay.

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.

Badhaai Do (2022): This film tackles the concept of "lavender marriage," where two LGBTQ+ people marry each other to appease conservative families.

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.

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