Hours after Brian May, the guitarist of the British rock group Queen, slammed the decision of the Brit Awards management to do away with gender-specific awards, Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar came out in support of the move, saying that it is time human beings started celebrating artistes irrespective of the gender they belong to.The Brit Awards, which celebrate the best in British and international music, have replaced Best Male/Female Solo Artiste of the Year and Best International Male Solo/Female Solo Artiste of the Year with two gender-neutral categories Best Artiste and Best International Artiste of the Year, respectively.Pednekar, who is known to articulate her opinions on gender and environmental issues, says that society needs to be more open to the reality thats unfolding each day.Batting for inclusivity, Pednekar said: I have always felt that gender must not be important to determine the value of an artistes skill or creation. Artistes should be celebrated solely because
Pednekar, who is known to articulate her opinions on gender and environmental issues, says that society needs to be more open to the reality that s unfolding each day.
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Hours after Brian May, the guitarist of the British rock group Queen, slammed the decision of the Brit Awards management to do away with gender-specific