Vivek Agnihotri said same-sex marriage is not an “urban elitist” concept. In response to the Supreme Court case, the filmmaker tweeted on Tuesday that people questioning same-sex marriage had “never traveled to the small towns and villages” of India. In a “progressive, liberal and inclusive civilization,” he added that same-sex marriage “should be normal, not criminal.” Also read: Vivek Agnihotri released on contempt charges after unconditional apology and told to be careful in future
“The Center told the Supreme Court that same-sex marriage is an elitist concept in the city and far removed from the social ethos of the country. Extending same-sex marriage beyond heterosexual ties That will create a new regime, the center said.” In response, Vivek tweeted: Same-sex marriage is not an “urban elitist” concept. It’s a human need. It was probably drafted by Sarkali (government) elites who had never traveled to small towns and villages. Or Mumbai locals. First, same-sex marriage is not a concept. it’s necessary. it’s a right. And in a progressive, liberal and inclusive civilization like Bharat, same-sex marriage should be normal, not a crime. ”
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta echoed a similar thought, sharing stills from Modern Love: Mumbai. He tweeted, “Come to the Supreme Court! Clear the way. Legalize same-sex marriage.” Anthology had directed episodes of his series.
Last year, Hansal Mehta talked about not casting gay actors in an episode featuring Pratik Gandhi and Ranveer Buller as a couple. Mashable In his conversation with India, Hansal said: Whether queer or straight, if someone is a good fit for casting, they have to cast it right. “
Meanwhile, five Supreme Court Justices – comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, SK Kaul, S Ravindra Bhat, PS Narasimha and Hima Kohli – are hearing a series of petitions seeking a legal review of same-sex marriage. intend to do something. Country on Tuesday. But the Center is against that idea.
