Akshay Oberoi Opens up on Playing Queer Roles; Says, “Bollywood Doesn’t Acknowledge It…”

Akshay Oberoi opens up on playing queer roles; says, “Bollywood doesn’t acknowledge it…”

Actor Akshay Oberoi, known for his versatility and commitment to challenging characters, recently opened up about the importance of representation and inclusion in the Indian entertainment industry. Photo courtesy Akshay team Reflecting on his performance as a queer character in Inside Edge Season 3, Akshay candidly shared his thoughts on playing non-heteronormative roles and the lack of open acknowledgment from Bollywood towards the LGBTQ+ comm…

In Transit: Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Ayesha Sood On Spotlighting Queer Stories

In India, narratives around gender and sexuality are often painted with a single brush. However, the docu-series In Transit dares to complete the picture. Created by a team of storytellers including Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, and Ayesha Sood, the series brings together nine intimate, diverse stories from the Indian trans and non-binary community. But as the team insists, this isn’t about representation for the sake of it. It’s about empathy. It’s…

Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti's Tiger Baby's docuseries 'In Transit' has released on Prime Video