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HOW THE MOVIE, SUBH MANGAL ZYADA SAAVDHAN EMERGES OUT TO BE AN EXCELLENT MOVIE INSPITE HAVING FEW FLAWS –

Subh mangal zyada saavdhan is
is a pure entertainment movie based on homosexuality. But some areas in the film need our special attentions. Through out the film you will laugh out loud. But there are few things which are quite disturbing and unexpected.



The first thing is beating up one person from the gay couple so badly until he fainted and that too was shown in a typical comic way by playing funny slow motion music with it which leads everyone in the cinema hall to a laugh riot during this scene. It is well known that the director wanted this film to be funny so that it can attract a huge crowd to witness it and through this laugh riot he wanted people to understand the need of acceptance for this community. But this scene was not necessary when everyday some or the other person is being beaten up even being murdered by their own family member just for being queer or exceptional. This scene was not at all necessary when the motive of the director was to normalise this relationship in the society.



The second thing is though they didn’t effeminate any one from the couple but they focused more on the acceptance of their relationship in their family than focusing on their relation and romance.



Films based on homosexuality had also been made before in our country but this was the first commercial entertainment film based on homosexuality. The expectations were higher. Everyday these people are suffering. This generation is suffering. Even the next generation will also suffer but may be a little less. In every friends group we can find some people who are against homosexuality. Either they are homophobes or borderline homophobes. Inspite of being a pure comedy film it failed to attract the majority of the mass. Even in 2020 after decriminalization of 377 we still have people who don’t like it. Who won’t accept their family members for being queer.



This topic is really very sensitive and delicate topic. Making a comedy film on this is really commendable. Kudos to the directors and the actors who have made it happen. Nothing can be totally flawless. I just hope Bollywood to have more films like this one but better than this. WITHOUT THESE FLAWS.

Pride Month 2020: #21daysallychallenge

Pride march

Every year, in the month of June, the LGBTQ community hosts pride celebration in various ways. It is a month long celebration of diversity, love, acceptance, inclusion and unabashed self-pride. Various events are held across the globe during this commemorative month as a way of recognising the LGBTQ community and their influence around the world.

Why the month of June?

The month of June was chosen for LGBTQ pride month to memorialise the riots held by LGBTQ community members against a police raid that occured at the Stonewall Inn, a gay club, in New York City on June 28, 1969.

The message was clear; to peacefully protest and raise political and social awareness of the issues facing by the community. The queer community wanted to be open about their sexual orientation and be free to go anywhere without the fear of being arrested.

Pride Month 2020: #21daysallychallenge

This year, because of the social distancing norms across the world, many pride parades and events are on hold. But still we would not be restricted to celebrate all forms of love. Due to the global pandemic concerns, this year a different approach have been taken by the Pride Circle to take aware and conscious steps to acknowledge and redress stereotypes and biases about the LGBTQ community and bring about social change.

The aim of the challenge is to bring together individuals and influencers from over 28 countries and 70 organisations to establish a global community of LGBTQ allies. It started on June 1, there will be 21 mini-challenges extended over a period of 21 days in the month of June. As per the Pride Circle’s Statement, “this is based on science that it takes 21 days to form a new habit. Anyone can participate free-of-cost and sign up for it by clicking on the link – https://thepridecircle.com/21daysallychallenge/

Some of the challenges of the initiative include building awareness about the existence and journey of an LGTBQ person, for instance, read or watch or find out about the coming out story of an LGTBQ person, laws associated with the community; show your allyship, test your biasness- have you ever made fun of or discriminated an LGBTQ. Wear something symbolic or just shout out, let the world know that you’re an ally. Build your knowledge about the community. Learn about the art and literature by them and go all out. Don’t hold back, talk about the stigma and bias against LGBTQ persons.

In our country, decriminalisation of homosexuality is yet to complete 2 years, this initiative which has sprouted in India could become our leap of faith to ignite a global movement to look out for equal rights and fair treatment for the people belonging to that community. Allies would be able to contribute in creating a safe space where people of every sexual orientation is welcome and respected. It will help bridge the gap and let people understand the importance of treating others, who may be different from them, with equality, fairness, acceptance and mutual respect. The #21daysallychallenge could be a favourable step in the direction of building and inclusive and conscientious society with support and trust.

The movement is supported by various organisations, along with eminent academic institutions such as IIMs, IITs, NMIMS, MICA and the only school in India participating in Pride month celebrations, Tagore International School, Vasant vihar. This is a great achievement towards creating safer schools, workplaces and society for the coming generation. Such support from organisations like these is the need of the hour as it plays a vital role in the bigger fight to advance the community and promote inclusion in all spheres of life.

Pic credit: The Hindu

https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/www.thehindu.com/society/celebrating-pride-month-in-june-with-the-21daysallychallenge/article31720256.ece

Now, more than ever, we, the people of India, should encourage everyone who believes in LGTBQ equality to come out and be an ally or support in the best possible way. It’s time we move towards being a more accepting society and initiatives like these is the fundamental step towards that larger goal of “vasudhaiva kutumbakam”, i.e. “the world is one family”.