The film industry has moved forward in terms of technology and budget, but viewers often wonder if the mentality of the artists has also broadened. Particularly with Bollywood, there is a lot of social awakening required for stories to take a stride forward.
Numerous cheesy romance films are released over the years, with only a few films having a decent plot. But most importantly, representation of the queer community is not seen to a great extent.
One of the biggest reasons is the stigma among Bollywood actors about playing gay, lesbian, or transgender characters. Kapoor & Sons is an iconic Bollywood film that appeals to viewers watching with family and friends. Interestingly, it featured a gay character played by Fawad Khan, the famous Pakistani actor.
Fans were shocked by a recent revelation that his role was initially offered to stars like Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, and Shahid Kapoor. However, all of them seemed negligent towards this role. Netizens believe they were self-conscious about playing a gay character.
Fawad Khan is much loved in India and other countries for this role. If the Indian actors had been daring enough and broad-minded, they could have impressed their fans to a greater extent.
