Expressing the Self: Emergence of Transliterature

Abstract

Film can be used to reach a wide audience, to inform and inspire change through engaging audiences and reflecting society. The Indian filmmaking culture somehow still appears confused towards forming a universal opinion about projecting homosexual characters. When members of LGBTQ+ community get cast in stereotyped and negative roles in films, it simply reflects the existing hatred in the real world. Many Indian films still portray the stereotypes on queer communities especially transgender communities. Producers and directors often add some jokes on transgenders that will spread homophobia and transphobia to the public on their films to engage audience and to get public reception and acceptance