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This Pride Month, we celebrate the stars who lit up screens with powerful queer roles

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Sharmila Tagore

In recent years, Indian cinema and OTT platforms have begun taking progressive strides towards portraying the LGBTQ+ community with more authenticity and empathy. While there's still a long road ahead, several Indian actors, across generations and industries, have embraced queer roles, breaking stereotypes and challenging societal norms. From veterans to new-age stars, here’s a look at actors who’ve made a mark by portraying queer characters on screen.

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