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Dunno Y....Na Jaane Kyun
Sanjay Sharma made Dunno Y … Na Jaane Kyun (Don’t Know Why) after a High Court ruling overturned a law against homosexuality in India last year.
“At the moment I’m not thinking about any political or censor problems,” Sharma told BBC Asian Network.
The release of Bollywood’s answer to Brokeback Mountain is planned for May.
The subject of gay relationships is still a taboo issue in India and Dunno Y is expected to stir plenty of controversy as it promises to be the country’s boldest portrayal of a serious and explicit sexual relationship between two men.
Sharma’s brother Kapil plays one of the lead male characters, while the film also features more established Bollywood stars Zeenat Aman, Helen and Kabir Bedi.
Dunno Y is Sanjay Sharma’s directorial debut and he says his first project is not a publicity stunt but a “serious film” about an issue which saw Bollywood make fun of gay characters with 2008 release Dostana.
Dostana portrayed two men who “pretended” to be gay to fool a landlady into letting her daughter live with them.
Although the male characters kissed at the end of that film as a punishment, they were not gay.
Sanjay insists Dunno Y depicts a “normal relationship” between two men and that he was not scared to broach the subject.
“I’m not afraid of anything,” he said. “I stand by my conviction.”
Promotional posters of the film have already been released and show two semi-naked men locked in a passionate embrace.
Kapil Sharma believes Indian audiences are now ready to accept homosexuality on screen and says it is the right time to tackle the subject as India is opening up to bolder issues.
Kapil Sharma
He plays the lead – a struggling model who goes to Mumbai to seek fame and fortune – and then embarks on an intimate relationship with another man.
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During my first scene – a gay party – my parents turned up on set…I was wearing these hot shorts and a jacket
Dunno Y actor Kapil Sharma
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When it came to the kiss scene, Kapil laughed: “Me and my co-actor were hesitant and feeling somewhat odd about the whole thing but the director told us to be sincere in our role.
“Added to that, during my first scene – a gay party – my parents turned up on set.
“I was wearing these hot shorts and a jacket. These drag queens were all around me so that was definitely very awkward. But, after three or four days I became immune to who was there.”
Kapil is hoping that the film being released in English will see “the censors will be more liberal”.
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When a rising literary star came out in a Moroccan newspaper, his fight to change his country was just the beginning.
“You know, every day I wake up thinking this can’t really be happening, when am I going to wake up from this dream?” the 26-year-old Sean said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. He also has a second single, “Do You Remember,” that has entered the top ten.
Sean is now shooting a video in Los Angeles with Lil Wayne, Kevin Rudolph and Birdman (a team called the Cash Money Heroes) for a single titled “I Made It.” “This is just the beginning for me,” says Sean. He says he has a number of collaborations planned for this year.
Every 2.2 seconds, a child loses a parent due to war, poverty, natural disaster, disease, AIDS and other such causes! In recognition of World Orphan Week (WOW) which extends from 8 to 14 February 2010 this year, SOS is appealing to you as a powerful influencer to spread the wow about WOW week on this worthy cause! All the public has to do is pick a day during WOW week to wear something WOW and make a small donation of R5.00 that will make a big difference to the orphans of SOS Children’s Villages South Africa. Whether you choose to wear feathers in your hair, loud ties, don a funky hat as your WOW factor, SOS Children’s Villages South Africa appreciates your effort. There are more ideas on the press release below on how to join in the by supporting this worthy cause as a corporate.
Finally, to Em, Katherine, Kit & Roberta: Thank you for sharing your stories and your journeys in such a public way. Providing the public with a glimpse of transgender people’s lives, struggles, and concerns is a great way to change people’s hearts and minds about transgender issues.
Last week, the LGBT homeless charity Albert Kennedy Trust warned it was seeing an increase in the numbers of gay Muslims fleeing from forced marriages and family violence. However, for one gay Muslim, the experiences of gay EastEnders character Syed Masood are closer to home.
Last year’s most highlighted event The Shared Histories which was the brainchild of the Indian Consulate, a festival aimed to expose a kaleidoscope of contemporary Indian culture to mainstream South African audiences. We experienced some of the most breathtaking music, art, dance and food which surely will not cease to stop amazing us this year.
Featuring elements of spiritual Sufi chants, Rajasthani Gypsy rhythms, Punjabi dance and other regional styles, fused with electric guitar, modern beats and an array of traditional instruments, Yatra rises above the generic ‘world music’ tag it could so easily be given.
Deepika Padukone’s picture which is in the calendar looks as if she’s nude. She strikes a thinking, dreamy pose and looks sensual, but aesthetic in the photoshoot. Dabboo Ratnani’s Bollywood calendar expressing the Indian body, faces and expressions in authentic photography. Indian lifestyle
The men, named as Nemat Safavi, Mehdi P and Moshen G, have been on death row for three years and allegedly committed the crimes while under the age of 18.
I am originally from West New York, but now I live in New York City or in Albany, NY when school is in session. Most people think I am a melting pot of races, but I am mostly Indian and proud of it! My family and friends do play a major role and drive myself to achieve my goals. However, I find myself really independent at times and can only achieve my dreams by my ambition and will.
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The director of a Bollywood film featuring the first male gay kiss in mainstream Indian cinema expects censors to pass the film for release.
Featuring elements of spiritual Sufi chants, Rajasthani Gypsy rhythms, Punjabi dance and other regional styles, fused with electric guitar, modern beats and an array of traditional instruments, Yatra rises above the generic ‘world music’ tag it could so easily be given.
