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What s the Perfect Ingredient to Make a Queer Film in 2021 That is Not Laxmii or Pati Patni Aur Panga ?
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It took eons for women to grab a seat behind the lens, bringing their gaze to cinema and stories. It will be a long journey for LGBT+ to get there too, not because of a Laxmii or a Pati Patni Aur Panga, or the absence of ‘visible’ queer talent but due to access to a system that nurtures their realities.
Adah Sharma Opens Up On Portraying Trans-Woman In Pati Patni Aur Panga
Actress Adah Sharma portrays a trans-woman in the recently-released web series Pati Patni Aur Panga, and she says that she wants to be part of stories that resonate with people beyond gender specifics and depict an inclusive society.
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“When I decided to play Shivani Bhatnagar in ‘Pati Patni Aur Panga’, the triggering point of the story was not that I will get a chance to play a ‘trans-woman’. My point was to represent one who is unique in thought and finds it hard to fit in. I think that anyone who is different in choice, appearance or in any other way, faces criticism and a hard time when it comes to acceptance and validation. At times, we do not understand the other person’s perspective and I think that is alright as long as we are not judgemental,” Adah told IANS.
Adah Sharma: I want to focus on stories that resonate beyond gender daijiworld.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from daijiworld.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Guess I have done justice to the opportunity : Adah Sharma on playing trans-woman in Pati Patni Aur Panga Pati Patni Aur Panga is directed by Abir Sengupta, and the show also features Naveen Kasturia, Gurpreet Saini, Hiten Tejwani in pivotal roles. Adah Sharma , Instagram
Updated: Dec 23, 2020, 06:44 PM IST
Actress Adah Sharma portrays a trans-woman in the recently-released web series Pati Patni Aur Panga, and she says that she wants to be part of stories that resonate with people beyond gender specifics and depict an inclusive society. When I decided to play Shivani Bhatnagar in Pati Patni Aur Panga , the triggering point of the story was not that I will get a chance to play a trans-woman . My point was to represent one who is unique in thought and finds it hard to fit in. I think that anyone different in choice, appearance or in any other way, faces criticism and a hard time when it comes to acceptance and validation. At times, we do not un
Legal notice sent to MX Player show Pati, Patni aur Panga for transphobic and defamatory content The legal notice against Pati, Patni aur Panga, states that the show and its trailer ‘perpetuate and propagate social stigma, stereotypes and humiliations faced by queer and transgender persons.’ FP Staff December 17, 2020 20:45:39 IST
A cease and desist notice was sent to to MX player that will soon air
Pati, Patni aur Panga, as well as the Times Group, objecting to the show s content. The Trans Equality Society filed the petition stating that the romantic comedy series has transphobic, misogynistic, defamatory and malicious content about members of the transgender community.