Bollywood film Dunno Y…Na Jaane Kyun will mark a milestone in the Indian movie industry as it will feature a gay kiss, something which has never been seen before in a commercial Bollywood film.It is only since a High Court ruling last year which legalised homosexuality, that it has been possible for a film such as this to be made. Although the movie isn’t due to be released until May, the promotional posters were unveiled this week, and depict two males in a passionate embrace. This has been enough to spark controversy from some groups which are still opposed to homosexuality.
Gay characters have featured in Bollywood films before, however they are usually portrayed as the stereotype camp, effeminate male. This was something the director of Dunno Y…Na Janne Kyun, Anil Sharma, wanted to avoid. He says the relationship between the two men will be depicted as honestly as if it were between a man and woman. He added that he thought Indian audiences would be “mature enough” to deal with this.
However gay activists are bracing themselves for an extreme reaction from some religious groups and political conservatives. Despite this, they welcome the film’s introduction as they believe it will serve as a means by which to open up an honest debate on the subject (bhangra.org)
“Though I was prepared mentally for what I had to do eventually, when the shoot actually began, I got nervous in front of the camera. I was especially awkward in a gay party scene,” says Kapil, who plays a “struggler who compromises with his morals to get ahead in the film industry.”
The team claims the film has its share of bold scenes, but they aren’t bothered about the Censor’s ire. “I don’t care what objections people will have. I’ve made the film according to my judgment,” says Sunjay. Kapil hopes the fact that the film is in English, and will only be dubbed in Hindi, will contribute to the Censor being liberal (movies.sulekha.com)
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