Some fans on X (formerly Twitter) have raised concerns about how many Indian shows have recently been forcefully including LGBTQ+ representation on screen.
Love interest subplots are common in films and shows, but sometimes they feel too forced.
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Recently, some fans have pointed out that many new shows and movies on Netflix have added LGBTQ+ love stories in a way that feels unnatural in the Indian context.
A user mentioned that it seems unnatural simply because many people in India aren’t used to this concept.
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While mainstream Indian entertainment severely lacks LGBTQ+ representation, that doesn’t mean creators should forcefully insert queer characters just for the sake of inclusion.
More than genuine representation of the community, it often feels like a mere attempt at a box-ticking exercise to look more woke.
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In Dabba Cartel, the subplot of the love story between Shahida, a broker, and Preeti, a police officer, may seem forced to many.
Similarly, in Paatal Lok Season 2, Ansari’s character had an LGBTQ+ angle, but viewers felt it was smartly included and didn’t seem out of place.
While some debate the relevance of queer relationships on screen, some conservative viewers argue that this is an idea propagated by Western platforms to brainwash the younger generation of the country.
With more Indian people embracing their queer identities, such representation has naturally increased in cinema because everyone deserves to be seen.
However, forcefully inserting love stories, regardless of sexual orientation, can feel frustrating when they have no relevance to the plot.
