Konkona Sen Sharma Reflects on Derogatory Humor in Bollywood's Homosexual Character Portrayals
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Konkona Sen Sharma on Bollywood's portrayal of queer characters: 'Derogatory Humour'
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News18•26-02-2026, 07:50
Konkona Sen Sharma on Bollywood's portrayal of queer characters: 'Derogatory Humour'
•Konkona Sen Sharma and Pratibha Ranta star in Netflix's upcoming psychological thriller "Accused", directed by Anubhuti Kashyap and produced by Dharma Productions.
•The film explores accusation, belief, and loyalty under public scrutiny, featuring queer characters differently from traditional Bollywood films.
•Konkona notes that Bollywood often portrays homosexual characters only as an 'issue' or for 'derogatory humour', unlike "Accused" where it's not preachy.
•Pratibha highlights the film's realistic portrayal of a homosexual couple, focusing on trust and dedication rather than making it the central 'issue'.
•"Accused" delves into sexual harassment, gender conflicts, and queer relationships, set in London, releasing on Netflix on February 27.