Homosexuality in Films - Once considered a taboo in soc- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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Once considered a taboo in society, homosexuality found its voice thorough its portrayal in mainstream cinema. Here's a look at ten films which dealt with homosexuality.
Call it Bollywood's own Brokeback Mountain, Dunno Y...Na Jaane Kyun dealt with the hardships of homosexual couples in heterosexual world.

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In Karan Johar's romantic comedy Dostana, Sameer (Abhishek Bachchan) and Kunal (John Abraham) play gay couple in order to share an apartment with Neha (Priyanka Chopra). When both guys fall for Neha, the duo keeps thwarting each other's advances towards the girl.

In This Pic : Priyanka Chopra, John Abraham, abhishek bachchan

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Kal Ho Naa Ho had audience in splits when Saif's maid Kanta Ben mistook his friendship with Shah Rukh for homosexuality. Hilarity is guaranteed when Saif's father tries to read his sexual orientation.

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Onir's My Brother...Nikhil was one such film that was open and honest in dealing with the issues of AIDS and homosexuality rather than shying away from the subject.

In This Pic : Sanjay Suri, Juhi Chawla

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When Deepa Mehta's Fire saw the light of day, conservatives were up in arms against the display of homosexuality and lesbianism in the film.

In This Pic : Shabana Azmi, Nandita Das

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