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Onir, India’s first openly queer National Award-winning filmmaker, wins Gay Bombay Icon Award for advancing LGBTQ+ representation in Indian cinema.
Onir, India’s first openly queer National Award-winning filmmaker, has been honored with the Gay Bombay Icon Award for his pioneering work in bringing LGBTQ+ stories to mainstream Indian cinema.
Recognized for his authenticity and courage in challenging stereotypes, Onir’s films, including the recent We Are Faheem & Karun, spotlight marginalized queer narratives.
Speaking at the Mumbai ceremony, he credited the LGBTQ+ community’s resilience and emphasized that the award represents collective struggle for acceptance and visibility.
The recognition highlights his enduring impact on Indian film and queer representation.
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Onir, el primer cineasta abiertamente queer de la India ganador del Premio Nacional, gana el Premio Gay Bombay Icon por promover la representación LGBTQ+ en el cine indio.