#Director: Mani Sharma

[musiquesduciel]

It should be mandatory for all Bollywood hits to have an Epilogue or at least a reference in the director's next movie about what the characters from the previous movie are upto years after the events of the movie.

Like I wanna know how Aditya Kashyap and Geet are doing 15 years into their marriage and if they ended up buying a house in the hills. I wanna know how Prem and Jenny from Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahaani are doing and if Prem made her VP of the Happy Club. I wanna know if Aisha and Sid from Wake Up Sid! ended up marrying and if she published her own book with his photography on its cover. If Aditi and Jai from Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na have kids who they teach the steps of Pappu Can't Dance? If Bittu and Roshan from Delhi-6 got married and settled down in the same villa Roshan’s grandma brought him to? If Kavya and Humpty Sharma moved to the US eventually and opened their own wedding gown/lehenga shop. What country Naina and Bunny from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani are currently in. Did Om Kapoor end up marrying Sandy after Om Shanti Om? Or does he visit the burned site to meet Shanti everyday? So many questions.

[lgbtqiamuslimpedia]

A Sinner in Mecca

Director : Parvez Sharma

Producer : Parvez Sharma

Executive producer : Andrew Herwitz

Writers : Parvez Sharma, Sajid Akbar, Alison Amron

Senior editor : Parvez Sharma

Co-editor : Sajid Akbar, Alison Amron

Cinematography : Parvez Sharma, Husain Akbar

Casts : Parvez Sharma, Hamad al-Mutaani, Maram Alzghoul, Shady Eldanf, Ismail Sarsor, Ahmed Yagoub, etc

Genre : Documentary

Location : Saudi Arabia, USA, India

Year of Release : 2015

A Sinner in Mecca is a documentary film directed by Parvez Sharma. The film was co-produced by Haram Films, ZDF, Arte France Cinéma. The film chronicles Indian-born Parvez Sharma's Hajj pilgrimage to holy city Mecca (Makkah) as an openly gay Muslim.It's the first LGBTQ+ related film that was directed in Saudi Arabia.

The whole documentary is loaded with his personal quest as a homosexual Muslim seeking to reform the religion, that was hijacked by Islamists & Puritanical Muslims. The film is a beautiful examination of one's conflict between sexuality and spirituality. Sharma was well aware of how risky it is to direct a film on controversial topic, where both filming & homosexuality are banned.

A sinner in Mecca film offers non-muslim audience a warts-and-all view of the annual religious pilgrimage (hajj) to Mecca. The film also shed light on Sharma's past life. He also written a book by the same name in 2017.

Plot

Like all Muslims, Parvez Sharma dreamed of fulfilling his Hajj in the holy city of Mecca (Makkah). Unlike most other Muslims, he lives in a sense of suspension, an openly gay Muslim, regarded by many other Muslims as condemned by Islam to a perpetual state of sin. The label “sinner” in this film is also highly political, critical as it is of the ruling House of Saud - the current guardians of 2 holy sites in Islam, Makkah and Madinah.

In one of the early scene, we see Parvez Sharma marries his longtime American atheist boyfriend who is a New York-based musician. He is happily living with his husband in USA, which will likely be perceived as immoral and provocative by many conservative puritan muslims. In another scene, we get to know sharma's mother rejected him for being gay & it has impacted their relationship. He starts to revisit his coming to terms as a gay man and a Muslim.

He starts preparing for his pilgrimage to explore whether someone like him even has a place in the House of Allah. He visits Saudi Arabia in 2011, four months after Islamist Osama bin Laden was killed and seven months after the Arab Spring began. He records his entire journey on an iPhone and two suspended cameras. His footage of the Hajj is a mixture of stunningly beautiful shots from the thousands of pilgrims in a swirling mass around the Kaaba in the middle of the Al-Masjid Al-Haram to the hand held close-ups of the crass commercialism that lies barely 1,000 feet from Islam’s holy sites. It is where the sublime meets the squalid as streams of faithful move between the holy sites. He records his pilgrimage in constant fear of the “Mutaween”, the Saudi Sharia police. He's once again into the closet. The Mutaween police harassed him after finding out he's breaking local laws. He is not sure that he will finish his pilgrimage.

In Medina, where the Prophet Mohammad is buried, Sharma reflects, “Today’s Islam, which has been hijacked by a violent minority, would not be recognized by him.” He clearly shows the Saudi's destruction of its historical sites, since Wahhabism frowns on veneration of locations, as links to groups such as the self-proclaimed Islamic State Da’esh and its destruction of historic and holy sites in Iraq and Syria as part and parcel of the same destructive force that threatens to overwhelm the more moderate forms throughout the rest of the Muslim world with petrodollars and Saudi-funded mosques.

On his “hajj of defiance,” Sharma finds fellowship with Shia Muslims, who are outside the Orthodox Islam and unexpected solace in the confessions between perfect strangers such as Mohammed, who has come seeking forgiveness for his participation in an honor killing. Sharma falls when he circles the Kaaba, only to be helped up by the hands of unknown faithful, a sign, he too, will be forgiven.

Therefore, Sharma is able to come to reconcile his identity as a gay Muslim in one of the most moving sections of the film. When unable to complete his final act of the Hajj, sacrificing a goat to commemorate the sacrifice of Abraham in Saudi Arabia, he moves full circle to India, to complete the ritual, finding the spiritual peace he seeks.

[bollywoodirect]

Birthday greetings to the living music legend of the Hindi film industry, Sri #Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma (03/09).

The iconic music director duo #LaxmikantPyarelal is synonymous with Hindi film music, particularly its popular hits. Born on September 3, 1940, Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma is the son of the renowned trumpeter, Pandit Ramprasad Sharma, also known as Babaji. Under his father's guidance, Pyarelal started learning the violin at just 8 years old, dedicating 8 to 12 hours daily to practice. He further refined his violin skills under Goan musician Anthony Gonsalves. The song "My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves" from the film Amar Akbar Anthony is a tribute to Gonsalves, featuring music by the Laxmikant–Pyarelal duo.

At 12, Pyarelal began playing the violin in various studios, including Ranjit Studios, to support his family financially. His brother, Gorakh Sharma, also contributed by playing guitar for songs composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal.

The duo first gained widespread recognition with their music for the 1964 film Dosti, produced by Rajshri Productions. Despite relatively unknown lead actors, the film's memorable songs like "Chahoonga Main Tujhe Shaam Savere" and "Rahi Manwa" made it a hit. Many initially thought Laxmikant–Pyarelal was a single person. They won their first Filmfare Award for Best Music Director for Dosti, beating industry giants like Shankar–Jaikishan and Madan Mohan. Their subsequent work in films like Lootera, which featured famous Lata Mangeshkar songs, also gained fame.

By 1966, Laxmikant–Pyarelal had firmly established themselves in Bollywood. They continued to earn acclaim for their music in films like Aaye Din Bahar Ke and Pyar Kiye Jaa. In 1967, they had a series of hits, including the Golden Jubilee musical hit Farz, and other big-star films like Anita and Shagird. They won their second Filmfare Award for the film Milan.

Laxmikant–Pyarelal, along with contemporaries like Rahul Dev Burman and Kalyanji-Anandji, represented a new era in Bollywood music, overshadowing earlier composers. They were frequently chosen by major film producers and consistently delivered exceptional music.

Their significant collaboration with lyricist Anand Bakshi led to some of Bollywood’s most iconic songs, appearing in over 250 films. Anand Bakshi wrote the lyrics for all the films that earned Laxmikant–Pyarelal Filmfare Awards, except for their first. #RajeshKhanna also had a long-standing professional relationship with the duo, choosing them as the music directors for 26 of his films.

Another fruitful partnership was with singer Asha Bhonsle, who voiced numerous hits composed by Laxmikant–Pyarelal, including chart-toppers like "Dhal Gaya Din" and "Hungama Ho Gaya." The latter song was re-recorded for the 2014 film Queen and became a massive hit again. Between 1980 and 1986, Asha Bhonsle was often the lead vocalist for their compositions. Laxmikant–Pyarelal also scored music for the Telugu film Majnu in 1987, which was well-received for its musical numbers.

[dailyunsolvedmysteries]

India train crash: At least 280 killed and hundreds injured 

It happened about 130 miles southwest of Kolkata, in Odisha's Balasore district, at around 7pm local time on Friday June 2nd. It is the country's deadliest rail accident in more than two decades.

Between 10 and 12 carriages of one train derailed and debris fell on a nearby track, said rail spokesperson Amitabh Sharma. The debris was hit by another train coming from the opposite direction and up to three carriages from that train also derailed.

Fire services chief Sudhanshu Sarangi told the Press Trust of India that more than 850 people were injured - many of them seriously. A third train carrying freight was also reportedly involved, but authorities have not yet confirmed it. Rescuers were still trying to free hundreds of people feared trapped in carriages on Saturday morning, said Balasore authorities.

Odisha chief secretary Pradeep Jena tweeted that more than 200 ambulances had been sent to the scene. Videos showed police moving bodies covered in white cloths off the tracks and the army has now been sent to help rescue efforts. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the site to speak to officials on Saturday.  Sudhanshu Sarangi, director general of Odisha Fire Services, had earlier said 288 had died.

More than 12 million people ride 14,000 trains across India every day, travelling on 40,000 miles of track. Despite government efforts to improve rail safety, several hundred accidents occur every year on India's railways, the largest train network under one management in the world.

[filmokirani]

Heeramandi - The Diamond Bazaar

When I first started this review, I had just finished the show. At that time, not as many reviews had been published, and there was still a lot of hype. Now that I've had some space to really think and sort through my initial reaction, I've added to and rewritten parts of this. The following is a relatively low spoiler review of my overall impression of the show:

Heeramandi is an ensemble show, with multiple actors of different backgrounds. There are industry veterans, fresh faced newcomers, and a number of people in between.

Seeing Manisha Koirala, Farida Jalal, Fardeen Khan, and Taha Shah Badussha (yes, I enjoyed Luv Ka The End when it came out, what can I say) on screen after years certainly made me nostalgic. But more than nostalgia, each of these actor's performances were convincing and each of them were able to hold their own. No surprise for someone like Farida Jalal or Manisha Koirala, but as an audience member, I have not really had the opportunity to see either Fardeen Khan or Taha Shah Badussha's range before.

And of course, theirs were not the only performances I enjoyed. Essentially the entire main cast - Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Sheikhh, Richa Chadha, Shruti Sharma, Jayati Bhatia, and Nivedita Bhargava all played the women of Heeramandi (both tawaif and maid) beautifully.

There were of course, a few performances that stood out, for better or for worse. A lot has been said about Sharmin Segal's performance at this point, and I don't have an interest in piling on. I personally did not enjoy it, and felt that she was miscast in the role. However, I do believe much of the responsibility of her performance falls squarely on the shoulders of her uncle/the director - Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Ultimately, a director has a huge say (and a director like Bhansali generally has final say) over what the project ends up looking like. Bhansali chose to cast Sharmin Segal, he was satisfied with her performance, and chose the scenes and cuts to keep for the show. In interviews, he has very clearly said he was happy with her performance.

If he had not been, he could have directed her differently, or chosen to edit out certain scenes and focus on other plotlines. He did not. This is the final product he wanted to share with the audiences, and so, if there is something lacking in Sharmin Segal or any other actor's performance, that responsibility rests on Bhansali as well.

Image: The Envoy Web

Performances that stood out to me (in a good way) were those of Sanjeeda Sheikh as Waheeda and Indresh Malik as Ustasd Ji. I was not familiar with either's work before the show, and was blown away by just how well they managed to steal every scene they were in. Without giving away any major spoilers, there is a scene between Indresh Malik and Sonakshi Sinha (as Fareedan), where Fareedan pays Ustad Ji with a gold naath. Instead of placing it in his hand though, she hooks it to his nose and turns him to face the mirror. The emotions that cross his face - wonder, happiness, loss, grief, and overwhelm of finally seeing what could have been are so beautifully projected by Indresh Malik in this brief moment. Even in a show dripping in grandeur, this tender scene steals the show.

My issues with Heeramandi are primarily rooted in the story and its pacing. The first six episodes tell a completely different story from the last two. Some plotlines drag on for too long, while others are discarded with barely any resolution. Suddenly, towards the end of episode 6, the tone completely shifts and a new plotline takes center stage for the remainder of the show. Everything else is lost to history (or perhaps a season 2). It is unfortunate, especially with an ensemble cast, because most characters seem wasted on a plot that doesn't know where it wants to go until the end.

Image: Harper's Bazaar

Vague Spoilers for the rest of the review:

A friend of mine mentioned that she believes Sanjay Leela Bhansali likes to see women suffer, and I have to agree. Bhansali may claim that his heroines are strong, but the only way we as an audience are allowed to see that is through their suffering.

They suffer against their status, their fate, the British, the men who claim to love them but torture them instead, and it is only in those moments that the audience is allowed to see them as strong and sympathetic characters.

Even our two "antagonists," Malikajaan and Fareedan, who are portrayed as relentless and calculating, are so because of their past suffering. In order to be shown as worthy of empathy and to emphasize their strength later in the show, they are forced to suffer again.

It is as if Sanjay Leela Bhansali cannot conceive of a world where a women's strength can come from her desires, her talent, her cunning, her community, and own self. Herein likes the greatest letdown of Heeramandi - it forgets the story it promised to tell.

For the majority of Heeramandi, the main charters are shown as little more than catty, selfish, manipulative women, who fight over wealth and status (often unsuccessfully). It isn't until the penultimate episode that the show goes back to what it promised before the initial opening scene. Heeramandi was sold to its audience as a story of the Tawaifs and their connection to the downfall of the British raj. Even in interviews and promotions of the show before its release, we were told this. Yet it almost never shows these women (with the exception of Bibojaan) as competent enough to do anything successfully until episode 7. Attempts to undermine each other often backfire spectacularly. Even then, these women are "strong" and resilient in the last two episodes directly after a terrible ordeal (ie more suffering) galvanizes them and completely ignores any set up of the previous 6 episodes regarding their interpersonal dynamics.

Final Thoughts:

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's signature is extravagant sets and costuming that sometimes take years to create. Having incredible Art and Costume departments to do this work has become a part of his directorial style. In this sense, he fully rises to the occasion. Audience expectation is certainly met and surpassed. Heeramandi is a visual treat. Every frame on screen is filled with intricate details.

While Bhansali exceeds audience expectation in this aspect, he fails to deliver on the story he promised to tell. By the end, everything is so convoluted it's hard to hold onto the threads of the multiple storylines, and major plot points are ignored in favour of a dramatic ending. Even with the (mostly) incredible performances from its cast, Heeramandi is little more than an opulent train wreck.

TLDR: the stories of tawaifs and their connection to the overthrowing of the British raj are important for us to learn, but Sanjay Leela Bhansali was not the right person to tell them.

[the-dance-of-italy]

hey- it's the same anon who sent that long ask about the chosen lol. the boycott the chosen account does not have their asks on so i'm like.. hoping they see this

i don't personally know about contacting the cast members. i personally think we would gain much more traction on instagram because a majority of the fanbase is active there & they post there very frequently and primarily. all the posts they posted supporting israel were on instagram. i thought once the cause gets enough traction it might pressure the actors involved that i named, i hadn't thought about contacting them directly and i don't really know if that'll work, thoughts on that??

i did mention shaan sharma particularly because he's on sag-aftra board of directors and i haven't seen anyone else talk about how sag-aftra is supporting israel too. since he's involved there we could get a lot more attention directing attention to how sag aftra's pro-israel. and like, mention shaan sharma on the list of people remaining silent, and how he's in the chosen too

the thing is, it's my personal opinion that it might actually be worth switching to insta entirely? i said before in the other ask that i was just going to make my own account but i don't have the time or energy to fully run it; i also don't really know how i'd do it. the tumblr fandom for the chosen is very minimal, and stuff that happens on tumblr tends to be really contained. i don't know how many people there are on twitter though. like i strongly recommend that we shift our focus to insta, make like actual posts with the chosen's tags because the insta algorithm is pretty good with showing tagged stuff like that. remember the pride flag controversy? almost all of that was within instagram and it was enough to get that video response out of multiple cast members

also, i could make some infographics if needed/requested. i do realize anyone could theoretically because it's not too hard to design but right now im offering to make infographics for instagram or possibly twitter (i don't know how it works there haha)

i just personally think right now that it's unlikely for that entire cast & crew, every single person, to support israel wholeheartedly alongside dallas jenkins. (especially luke dimyan; he's vocal about arab and yeah, he could support israel too, but still) if there's enough conversation & backlash on the internet, it could be enough to motivate/provoke some of them to speak up. it's also optimal timing tbh because season 4's released in theatres next month, this is the first time they're making money off their episodes, and if enough people cancel tickets it might do something. although im honestly pessimistic that we'll gain enough traction in time for that or that enough people would even care. but still its worth trying i think!!

man i realized this was long and i'm sorry haha, so basically tl;dr i could help with infographics if needed. and i think we should really prioritize spreading posts on instagram.

Seeing as things are going, i too agree that containing ourselves to just tumblr and twitter is limiting us. It may be too late to prevent Season 4, but there's still time for the future seasons, and the less support they have for the last seasons the better.

I can work on the IG account myself ,im always on my phone anyway. Its still the second week and they havent given me any heavy assignments yet haha. If its not too much trouble, i would accept if you (or anyone who see's and wants to do it) could make the infographics / or any other graphics for the account. I would, but my other laptop broke down and the one im usin doesn't have Adobe installed yet 😅.

[filmmakersvision]

Kohrra Review

July 22, 2023

by Inakshi Chandra-Mohanty

Seven years back, we got a glimpse of the downtrodden state of Punjab through the film, Udta Punjab. The drugs, the violence, the chaos. It was a stark departure from the gorgeous pinds, ganne ke khet, and an overall romanticized version of Punjab we had grown accustomed to through the movies. We still see those sprawling fields in Kohrra, but now there is an ominous air over it, a fog of criminality that refuses to disappear. Netflix’s latest series is a crime thriller that follows two police officers, Balbir Singh (Suvinder Vicky) and Amarpal Garundi (Barun Sobti), as they attempt to solve the murder of a groom, just days prior to his wedding. Their personal and professional lives intertwine as the search for the culprit reveals much about the dismal state of society.

It is no surprise that one of the writers of Udta Punjab is a co-creator on this series. Sudip Sharma, also known for Amazon’s critically acclaimed show, Paatal Lok, has the knowledge and writing prowess to explore the gritty depths of Punjab. Along with director Randeep Jha, and co-writers, Gunjit Chopra and Diggi Sisodia, they create a universe that relies heavily on its atmosphere. From the Punjabi dialect spoken by the actors to the stark cinematography, they strive for authenticity.

Though it gets straight into the main plot, the crime being discovered within the first few minutes of the first episode, the story is slow to unravel. The exposition of the characters happens over the course of the series as each episode reveals a little more about their personal lives. The narrative is predictable. But, there is an unpredictability within that predictability. Many aspects of the mystery are easily guessed early on, but they are just loose threads. How these threads are woven together to form this murderous situation is the suspense we relish.

But what sets Kohrra apart, is the way it uses the mystery as background fodder for a poignant story of parental abuse and generational trauma. We see a whole generation of youngsters stifled due to the misplaced frustration of their elders. Happy suffers the inattention of his father, leading him down a treacherous path. Garundi is victim to the emotional blackmail of his brother and sister in law. Nimrat faces mental torture at the hands of her rigid father. Paul feels suppressed by the extreme beliefs of his father and as a result, Liam struggles due to Paul’s pain. The common thread here is the existence of parental figures who are insistent on imposing their beliefs from a generation of the past on their children of today. It is a bleak commentary on familial structures in modern society amid the chaotic crime scene in Punjab.

The brilliant writing along with the great performances bring these characters and themes to life. Suvinder Vicky and Barun Sobti do a commendable job leading the show. It’s remarkable to see how Barun Sobti imbibes this rustic Punjabi character, so different from any role he has portrayed thus far. This may be his fourth release of the year, but it’s definitely his best performance of them all. Suvinder Vicky is a revelation. Despite a career lasting almost two decades, with a few forays into Hindi entertainment, he is largely unknown to an Indian audience outside Punjab. This series has not only brought to light his nuanced acting, but has also catapulted him into belated stardom. While these two actors lead the way, it is the supporting cast that keeps the series afloat. Harleen Sethi is terrific in the role of Balbir’s disgruntled, angry and depressed daughter, Nimrat. Rachel Shelly beautifully portrays Clara’s agony of losing a son in a nation foreign to her. And there are many more actors that do a tremendous job bringing emotion and authenticity to their roles.

As the series comes to a close, I find myself wondering, are we supposed to like these characters? Barring Nimrat and Clara, my heart doesn’t ache for anyone. Instead, I feel disgusted by some of these people and their despicable actions. But, I believe that is the intention. These grey characters are not meant to be likeable. They are instead meant to be seen as an imperfect part of an imperfect society. A society that is slowly drowning in its own evils. But, as they each have their own form of redemption, we experience satisfaction, that in this burning society, there is a glimmer of hope. Just like its characters, Kohrra isn’t perfect. It is slow, it is predictable. But as the mystery takes a backseat, an important commentary on society emerges that makes the series a riveting watch.

[orthopedicsurgeondelhi]

Dr Vishwadeep Sharma is Director of Arthroscopy & Sports Injuries, Shoulder & Knee Surgeon Fortis Hospital Vasant Kunj and he is associated with hospital since 2013. He specializes in Shoulder, Knee & Sports Injuries. With more than 15 years of dedicated experience in Arthroscopy of the Shoulder & Knee. Dr Sharma has keen interest in Sports injuries with many years of experience in treating young athletes and players involved in various professional Sports. He is one of the best Orthopedic surgeon in Delhi.

[gerardscrane]

Hi, my name is Gael and here is information that i can’t fit in my bio —>

I’m 20, i prefer they/them but to be completely honest idrm, i’m from Cork (🇮🇪), im bisexual, been an emo mf since 2016, obsessed with MANY fictional & non fictional mf’s, and am i complete fucking mess! Also im autistic idk how i could’ve left that out… Almost like its obvious…

Anyways heres my very humble list of fandoms (put into boxes/category’s) —>

special interests (the big ones):

‘mainstream’ emo bands (paramore duh, my chemical romance also duh, panic! at the disco, fall out boy, ptv, green day ect.)

the dc universe mostly batverse (specifically the batman rouges although batfam has my heart)

the REAL big three (kendrick lamar, tyler the creator and my king, frank ocean)

taylor mf swift (mostly the albums themselves not so much her as a person bc i take very little interest despite respecting and appreciating her)

brandon rogers (BRYCE TANKTHRUST HAS MY HEART)

a song of ice and fire (although i refuse to talk abt it on the internet for fear of being doxxed LMAO)

hyperfixations (common hyperfix’s that come & go every couple of months) —>

megan thee stallion (i <3 her sm but i feel like i fade in & out of listening to her music iykwim)

star-wars (originals mf til i DIE) (i don’t support mark hamill as a person)

criminal minds (SAVE ME TARA SAVE MEEEE)

MLP (my little pony)

MHA

TMNT (most iterations)

hellaverse (hazbin & helluva)

many musicals (mainly trhs, poto, hamilton, heathers & gastby)

clone high

hyperfix’s i don’t really get anymore —>

sally face

tua

bridgerton

yandere sim

fnaf

dbh

b99

harry potter

marvel (DEEPLY retired)

riverdale

many others i can’t think of

my fictional wives & husbands —>

rhaenyra targeryan

jonathan crane

baela targeryan

bryce tankthrust

kate sharma

gotham! lucius fox (my underrated king)

padme amidala

daenerys targeryan

finn (star wars sequels)

millie (helluva boss)

sal fisher

luther (dbh)

markus (dbh)

klaus (tua)

miriko (mha)

real life love interests (NOT CLICKBAIT) —>

gerard way

kendrick lamar

hayley williams

frank ocean

patrick stump

simone ashley

we’re all in a happy 7-some just fyi

beliefs + dni list —>

conservatives, pro ‘lifers’, trumpies, homophobes, racists, abelists ect get tf off my page please

proships make me uncomfy as hell; i respect your right to block me for that as long as you respect my desire not to be sent or boosted any of that

i believe in shifting. anti-shifters don’t try convince me of anything otherwise; again i respect the right to exercise the block button

just bc someone likes an artists music/a actors, directors, writers movie, or a developers game doesn’t mean they respect them as a person or even support them, pirating exists

cancel culture is ok sometimes (in the case of the likes of Shane Dawson, Wilbur Soot, Katy Perry ect.) but many times is just an excuse to spread hate (in the case of Hayley Williams, MEGAN THEE STALLION never forgiving yall for that and John Mauleny)

to end on a good note, mcr5 is real 🫶🚨

[apinchofm]

Edwina got to be a bride, Kate didn't. Edwina got a centric episode, Kate didn't, she didn't even have the library scene, something to explain and explore her trauma. Edwina could have had screentime that wasn't detrimental to Kate, like it happened to the Queen Charlotte actresses. Simone Ashley wasn't featured in most of the behind the scenes video and was called "the other woman" by director Tom Verica while Charithra Chandran was called the diamond of the season and nobody could be allowed to forget her character, as member of the production said. Pointing this weird stuff that happened is not hating on the actess or the character, it's just valid criticism about the way things were handled. All this weird stuff happened and people are not allowed to raise an eyebrow? Lmao ok

Also since you like to advocate for less Edwina sharma hate on her tag please refrain from tagging Kate Sharma hate posts that you so like to disguise as valid criticism thank you respect goes both ways

Usually I would try to engage kindly, but idgaf. I don't hate Kate, I wanted her to have more screen time and you are trying to excuse racism and sexism in this fandom by coming into my inbox with this essay on the problems of production and writing which is not what I or many others are talking about.

If you will point me to my 'kate sharma hate posts' would love that as far as I'm aware I have none. Clearly critical thinking and reading comprehension aren't your strengths if you think so.

[dreamsofnightmares2035]

kapil sharma PS-1 extras

(bear in mind, not fully fluent in hindi here!)

[0:17]

kapil: a big round of applause for our guests!

my question is to all of you. [to the audience] you might already know, they're making a big-budget film.

[to the actors] so when you found out that the budget is so big, did you tell your actual price to the producers or did you add some ten thousand to it, like it's fine, it's already so expensive, let us ask for a little more as well? or did the producers say, we're making PS-1 now, there will be PS-2,3,4,5 so please lower your rate a little?

i heard from [somebody] that those who weren't lowering their rates would be dying in the war scenes in the film. is it true, sir?

vikram: yeah, yeah, definitely. 

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vikram: you can say amitabh sir's dialogue; "i can talk english, i can walk english, i can speak english" (dialogue from the movie 'namak halaal' in 1982; i think they cut to when they're talking about kapil's english)

archana: [kapil] can flirt english! anytime! 

kapil: i can what?

archana: you can flirt english. hindi, punjabi, sindhi, marathi, all!

kapil: thanks, thanks, pleasure. okay, you know that this film is based on kalki's novel and it's a 2600 page novel. so did you read the script or read the novel? and if you read the novel, how many days did it take you to read such a long novel?

sobhita: there are five books, each of them this thick.

kapil: you read the whole thing?

sobhita: yes.

vikram: half payment is for reading the novel.

kapil: for [a book] that long, actually yeah! 

vikram: and exercise also with that.

kapil: you read the book in seven days.

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archana: about trisha, do you know this?

trisha: so actually, my first film in telugu, "nee manasu naku telusu" ('i know your heart/mind'), in that film, archana ji was my mother; and she's very hot, and the role was of a hot mom, so…

kapil: until now, there's no one in the industry who has said they haven't worked with archana ji. 

trisha: that's true.

kapil: some people were saying that when the british left in 1947, she was standing at the main gate to see them off.

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[2:24] to [8:11] is the game, as per this post.

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from [8:12]

kapil: karthi sir posted this photo. 

[reads comments] 

"it looks like they're pulling the TC (ticket collector for trains) aside to confirm their ticket on the waiting list"

(reply to above) "hey, that's not the TC, that's the director; they're confirming their roles"

please show more.

"karthi sir's smile is telling that his next scene is a romantic one"

"director be like: you're doing all the romance scenes; what share are we getting? take out a couple thousand [rupees]"

please show more.

[trisha's post]

"it seems like the producer is coming to discuss the budget, so she's taken out all the awards and put them there"

[another trisha post]

"by standing on that cake, you could even fix the ceiling fan"

[another trisha post]

"madam, a question: in horse riding, does the horse burn calories or does the person sitting on the horse burn calories?"

"you give your helmet to the horse and put on the horse's ears on yourself, then your height will be as much as the horse; free advice, there's no fees"

[jayam's post]

jayam sir posted a photo; back to doing what i do best. please show the comments below.

"i can also drive a tractor well; you are a good actor also"

"seeing the lion behind you, i remembered i have to (not sure what the word means exactly but i'm assuming it's some type of consumption) drink two bottles of glucose"

"sir, i have to shift my house, will you give your tractor? dm me the charges"

"he's also waiting for the ride; it won't move forward until the trolley is full (of people)"

please show more.

[sobhita's post]

oh this is anurag sir? (a filmmaker) show the comments.

sobhita: i'm feeling scared.

kapil: "boys are like this only. even if their own leg is broken, they are always ready to give a support to a girl" (referring to the fact that in the picture, anurag's leg is in a cast, and he's letting sobhita lean against him)

"sobhita ji, from looking at your shoes, it seems like you came straight from school"

(reply to above) "in that sense, then anurag ji looks like he just came after getting beat up"

please show more.

karthi: it's scary when it scrolls, huh?

kapil: "it looks like whoever they trusted and came to france, that person isn't picking up their phone" (because it looks like they're stranded somewhere)

"i have also sat like this is a foreign country; people started giving me money"

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Kody Technolab Ltd. Captivates Vibrant Gujarat 2024 with India’s First Humanoid Robot, Honored by Prime Minister’s Visit

Kody Technolab’s AI Humanoid Revolutionizes Tech at Vibrant Gujarat 2024, Earns Acclaim with PM’s Visit

The experience of interacting with Kody Technolab’s humanoid was nothing short of extraordinary. It’s not just a robot; it’s a glimpse into the future of human-robot collaboration.”

AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, INDIA, January 10, 2024 / EINPresswire/ — In a landmark event at Vibrant Gujarat 2024 Summit, Kody Technolab Limited launches Skändä, India’s first indigenously developed, most advanced AI-powered humanoid. The significance of this launch was further highlighted when Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who was there to inaugurate the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024 visited the hall where Kody Technolab Ltd’s indigenous robots, a part of his marquee “Make in India” movement, were displayed.

Brief about our product i.e. Humanoid Robot Skändä

The humanoid robot, equipped with advanced AI and interactive communication capabilities, rapidly became a centerpiece of the Summit, symbolizing a new era in India’s technological advancement.

The robot’s ability to engage with attendees, answer queries, and demonstrate its functionalities made it a sensation, with many visitors expressing their fascination and excitement. A visitor, Dr. Ayesha Sharma, a tech enthusiast and professor at a leading university, remarked, “The experience of interacting with Kody Technolab’s humanoid was nothing short of extraordinary. It’s not just a robot; it’s a glimpse into the future of human-robot collaboration.”

This is the fourth automated robot launched by Kody Technolab Limited in the last year. Its commitment to innovation aligns with India’s strategic vision of becoming a global leader in robotics and AI. By focusing on sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, and service industries, Kody Technolab Limited is not only contributing to the nation’s technological prowess but also aiding in its economic growth. Their endeavors in robotic development are a testament to India’s capacity for cutting-edge innovation, showcasing the nation’s potential to revolutionize industries globally.

These robots are indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured, aligning with the ��Make in India’ ideology, underscoring commitment to technological advancement within our nation. Kody Technolab Ltd.’s approach of leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), has been pivotal in creating these futuristic robots that are set to revolutionize global business operations.

“This humanoid is a peek into the future of technology and human interaction,” said Mr. Manav Patel, Founder and Managing Director of Kody Technolab Limited. “We are overwhelmed by the response from the visitors and are excited about the potential this holds for India and the world.”

Details of Participation: You can experience this marvelous humanoid by visiting the Kody Technolab Stall (Hall №10, Stall no. 15) at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024. The humanoid will be on display from January 10th to 13th, offering a unique glimpse into the future of human-robot interaction. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a groundbreaking moment in robotics.

About Kody Technolab Limited:

Kody Technolab Limited is a leading software development company specializing in enterprise-level projects and mobile application solutions. With a focus on emerging technologies such as AI, ML, and robotics solutions, Kody Technolab Limited has ventured into the robotics space with its products such as India’s premier surveillance robot Athena, and its custom service robot Dasher. Having successfully delivered 250+ projects and garnered the satisfaction of 150+ clients, Kody Technolab Limited is poised to transform the industry and continue delivering cutting-edge software solutions to businesses in more than 30+ countries around the world.

Nirav Panchal (Chief Marketing Officer) Kody Technolab Limited +91 93167 56367 info@kodytechnolab.com

Meet Skändä, India’s most advanced and AI-powered Humanoid Robot that became a sensation at Vibrant Gujarat 2024!

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A Jihad for Love (2008)

Director - Parvez Sharma

Producer - Sandi Simcha Dubowski

Cinematography - Parvez Sharma, Berke Baş,David W. Leitner

Writer - Javed Haider Zaidi

Cast - Imam Muhsin Hendricks,Arsham Parsi,Maryam,Abdellah,Mazen,Ferda,Qasim,Ahsan,Amir,Mojtaba,Kiymet,Sana,Maha,Pedram Abdi (Payam)

Languages - Arabic,Farsi,Urdu,Bengali, Hindi,English,French,German,English,Turkish,etc

Genre - •LGBTQ •Islam •Documentary

Year of Release - 21 May,2008

Box office - $105,651

Awards - •Best Documentary Award,MIX BRASIL •Best Documentary, Image+Nation Film Festival •Best Documentary,The Tri-Continental Film Festival,India • GLAAD Media Award •Teddy Award,etc

A Jihad for Love (preceded by a short film called In the Name of Allah) is an award-winning international documentary on Homosexuality & Islam.It took total six years to make this groundbreaking documentary.Parvez Sharma took the risk to film this documentary in most dangerous country (like Islamic Republic of Iran,Iraq, Saudi Arabia,Pakistan,Egypt).Homosexuality is a punishable crime in most Muslim World.

The work that Sharma started with this film has become a staple in many books on Islam and at U.S. University libraries.The website Faith in Equality put it at number 9 in a list of LGBT films about faith.IMDb rates the film at 13 on its list of 58 titles under the category of "Best documentaries on religion, spirituality & cults".The film first premiered at the TIFF in 2007, and has been screened to great acclaim at several film festivals around the world.The film went on to win 15 other international awards.

Plot

At starting it shows a glimpse of Islam across the globe.The film first featured Hendrick Muhsin, a South African,Pakistani Gay & Muslim.He is also the first Out Gay Imam of Africa.Filmmaker Parvez got into the deep of Hendicks's personal life struggles,his understanding of Islam & reconciliation of intersecting identities.

Mazen, an Egyptian effeminate muslim was arrested in 2001, in a gay nightclub named Queen Boat.He was beaten,forced to stand trial twice on "debauchery" charges & sentenced to a total of 4 years in prison, where he was raped.He eventually moved to Paris.Mazen also has left his families & friends in Egypt.

Sana is a Black Lesbian refugee, & a victim of FGM.She has a deeper understanding of Islam & told Parvez that Queerness is not against Islam.Sana didn't have any kind of sexual relation with any women.But she had intimate loving relations with women.Like others, she came to France as a refugee.Sana befriend with Maryam & Mazen.

Maryam is Moroccan-born queer womxn who lives in Paris.Her girlfriend Maha lives in Egypt.Both lovers met each other on Bint-al Nas - a meeting site for Arab LBTQ womxn.Maryam still believes that she deserves punishment for her lesbian sexual relationship.Both have survived abusive marriages and can only share their love for each other in private.Maryam & Maha go on a shared journey of search and discovery of female homosexuality.In Al-Azhar, they discover an old bookstore where they find a copy of the Fiqh al-Sunnah(The Laws of the Prophet).In the heart of an ancient mosque in the Citadel,they discover beautiful Islamic calligraphy as they declare their impossible love for each other.

Amir, an Iranian gay shia who has respect for Imam Hosseini.He sacrificed his life for Allah & reconciling his muslim faith.While in Iran, he was persecuted under the charges of illicit sexual conduct,illicit mannerism & received 100 lashes.After being brutally beaten and tortured in the police custody.The judge also threatened Amir that he should be punished by stoning.However he was sentenced to flogging.He told Sharma that Allah helped him to escape this traumatic situation.He fled to Turkey as soon as well.There he met 3 gay refugees - Arsham,Payam,Mojtaba.Mojtaba, another (Persian) gay muslim who ran away from Iran,due to his same sex marriage ceremony in 2005.

Ferda & Kiymet are a happy couple in Turkiye.Kiymet belongs from a conservative family.In her early Kiymet's marriage was fixed with a man.Kiymet's marriage ended up at divorce.Then she found Ferda, her soulmate.Ferda's mom is very supportive & tolerant of sexuality.Ferda is a devout sufi queer muslim, who honors Rumi - a prominent sufi icon for both LGBTQ+ & Straight Muslims.

Ahsan & Qasim are queer platonic friends.Ahsan is a Sunni Muslim & Qasim is a Shia Muslim.Both men, belongs from poor backgrounds do not adopt the western peronae of ‘gay’ and instead rely on vernacular terms.Ahsan & Qasim are part of transvestite,transgender community called Zenana,Kothi in Northern India.Most of these community hide themselves from public.Ahsan,Qasim find a safe space in his community.While Qasim is struggling with his sexuality in heteronormative society.

The filmmaker also documented the diverse tolerance of sexuality in sufi traditions (Pakistan,India & Turkey).

Is it the first film on Islam & Homosexuality?

''A Jihad for Love'' is called world's 1st film on Islam & Homosexuality.A Jihad for Love would be an international feature documentary film rather than world's first film on LGBT muslims.However there are several films that focused on LGBTQ muslim or Queerness in Islam.For Example:

Road to Love (2001)

Act of Faith (2002)

Haremde dört kadin (1965)

Hammam al-Malatily (1973)

Köçek (1975)

Ihtiras Firtinasi (1984)

My Beautiful Laundrette (1985)

Marcides (1993)

Istanbul Beneath My Wings (1996)

Hamam (1997)

Lola & Billy the Kid (1999)

Production

Bismillah (In the name of Allah) was considered as an early working title for this documentary.Among muslims,the word Bismillah is very auspicious & used before beginning actions,speech,writing.But the tittle was not considered as the final title of this film due to controversy.

A Jihad for Love is produced by Halal Films, in association with the Sundance Documentary Film Fund,Channel 4 (UK),ZDF (Germany),Arte (France-Germany),Logo (US) & SBS Australia.The director & producer Parvez Sharma & co-producer Sandi Dubowski raised more than a million dollars over a 6 years period to make the film.

In an interview with The NY Times,Parvez Sharma said that he "would shoot touristy footage on the first 15 minutes & the last 15 minutes of a tape", with interviews for documentary in between, to avoid having his footage seized at customs.He compiled 400 hours of footage from a dozen countries ranging from Iraq to Pakistan to the UK.The nature of the work placed him at considerable personal risk.He adopted hardcore guerrilla film-making tactics,pretending to be a tourist in one country,a worker for an AIDS charity in another country.Wherever he went,he asked his queer friends to keep copies of footage and destroy the tapes once he had successfully smuggled the masters out of the country.

During his filmmaking Parvez traveled several countries including Pakistan, Iraq, India, Bangladesh, Egypt, USA, UK, Turkey, France, Saudi Arabia, South Africa,[...].

Interviews

In an interview with NY Times magazine,Parvez Sharma said,"Being gay and Muslim myself,I knew that this film had to be about us all coming out— as Muslims. It's about claiming the Islam that has been denied to us." With a target audience of "faithful Muslims," he undertook a variety of outreach tactics, including leafleting mosques,blanketing MySpace,screening in Astoria for 15 key progressive Muslim leaders.In an interview to Der Spiegel, Sharma explained the significance of the title: "I'm not looking at jihad as battle.I'm looking at the greater jihad in Islam, which is the jihad as the struggle with the self.I also thought it was really compelling to take a word that only has one connotation for most -- to take that, reclaim it and put it in the same phrase as love,which is universal.I really think it explains it very well.

Film Screening

A Jihad for Love first premiered in Toronto International Film Festival(TIFF) in September 2007.At its premier,the director was given a security guard for safety reasons.After this film festival A Jihad for Love got huge applaud internationally.A Jihad for Love film premiered as the opening film of Panorama Documente of the Berlin Film Festival in February 2008.

The film was screened in The Rio Film Festival,Brazil on September 2007,Morelia Film Festival,Mexico, on October 2007,The Sheffield DocFest on November 2007,London Gay & Lesbian Film Festival on March 2008,Melbourne International Film Festival on July 2008,Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival on March 2008,etc.A Jihad for Love's first premier in African continent was The Out in Africa Film Festival in Johannesburg and Cape Town,November 2007. On April,2008 A Jihad for Love film was successfully screened at Istanbul International Film Festival.It was the first time that the film allowed to screen in a muslim-majority country.Film also screened in Q! Film Festival of Indonesia.Although singapore banned the film from festival in 2008 due to its sensitive subject.

Popularity

A Jihad for Love film's sale and broadcast on NDTV, South Asia's largest network in 2008 would have a "remarkable" impact on this LGBTQ cause. "NDTV's broadcast has in effect made the film available to over one billion viewers in India,Bangladesh,Pakistan, & large portions of the Middle East and Africa.The various distributors and their Total Rating Points in European television, the Indian/South-Asian sale with its claimed footprint of 15 billion viewers, the theatrical release & the purportedly large numbers of Netflix viewers made the filmmakers and the TRP experts arrive at a number of 8 million total viewers calculated over a period of four years for this documentary.

International Muslim Dialogue Project

Immediately after the film's theatrical launch around the USA,Parvez & Sandi launched the International Muslim Dialogue Project on 2008.The aim of the project was to organize screenings of the film in Muslim Capitals.Sharma called it the "Underground Network Model" of film distribution.He invented this model sending unmarked DVD's of the film with friends & colleagues to Muslim capitals across the world with full permission to sell pirated copies.Some of the boldest were Beirut,Cairo,Karachi,eight cities in Indonesia & Kuala Lumpur

The film was screened privately screened in Iran,Palestine,Bangladesh and Somalia.

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Life of Pi (2012)

If Life of Pi was merely the story of Piscine "Pi" Patel (Suraj Sharma), surviving a shipwreck only to find himself stranded on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker for 227 days, it would still be a great film. It’s gorgeous and profound, with many scenes you wish you could rip off the screen and frame on your wall. But this isn’t just a harrowing, emotionally-charged, struggle for survival. There is a turning point towards the end that asks you to reconsider everything. Your reaction to it says a lot about who you are.

Before we discuss what the film is ultimately all about, let’s talk about the presentation. This is a special effects-heavy production with some stunning visuals. Particularly effective is the use of color to reflect the protagonist's mood and the use of the water’s reflective surface. There are some great bits of symmetrical imagery here. The images are so convincing you'll only realize director Ang Lee did not shoot this film on the Pacific Ocean once the end credits begin rolling.

The story would have still worked with so-so special effects but the illusion is so persuasive you become immersed in the emotional journey. You're gripped as Pi figures out how to find food, water, shelter and a way home. That's just the beginning, once Pi masters his situation, he eventually becomes comfortable enough to relax and drink in the full majesty of his situation.

If you’re watching the film at home, it probably won’t be in 3D, which is a shame. The flat Blu-ray does approximate the impact it had in theatres by having certain animals and objects jump out of or into your view by passing through the black bars above and below the main picture. You'd think most of this adventure would be fairly static; centered around the lifeboat, the water around it and the passengers but Pi's near-death experience gives him an insight into the divine. The narration throughout along with the visuals helps convey so much and combined with Pi’s own, bizarre upbringing, they form an insightful look at a young man’s journey toward the meaning of life.

This brings us to the point where Rafe Spall’s character (never named) is given an alternate story to the one we just saw. It’s gruesome (though perhaps not as ghoulish as in the book), dark, depressing, upsetting and lacking in any wonder whatsoever. Once this other story ends, the now-grown Pi (played by Irrfan Khan) asks the listener (and the audience), which story they prefer. As we contemplate them, he reminds us that neither can be proven or disproven. The story you ultimately choose says a lot about you. Before you pick, consider that you never questioned anything previously, no matter how ridiculous. The origin of the boy’s name, the way he memorized all those numbers to prevent himself from being ridiculed at school, his co-existence with the tiger on the raft, the miracle of the school of flying fish, the island of meerkats and the tooth Pi discovers on it, and so on. Before being presented with a more “realistic” viewpoint, you never doubted there was magic, beauty and hope in the world. Earlier in the film, Pi mentioned how doubt is not only inescapable but also necessary in one’s faith. Which story are you choosing? Which story do you think happened? Do you wish you could change either of your answers? Does that detail about whether or not bananas float change your mind?

Anyone who looks at Life of Pi becomes entranced. This story of a boy and the tiger that threatens his life but also becomes his friend is moving. You cannot forget this story, certainly not after the bombshell that comes right before the ending of the film; a masterfully handled turn that makes the movie more than a passive experience. You have to think about what you just saw and consider what you will do with it once you (like the hero), return to the real world. It’s a movie that changes you, which makes it a masterpiece. (On Blu-ray, August 23, 2019)

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★ Salman Khan, Arijit Singh Unite for ‘Tiger 3’ Songs: ‘A Collaboration That Was Waiting to Happen’!

October 19, 2023

The talents of Bollywood megastar Salman Khan and leading singer Arijit Singh will finally be united in Yash Raj Films’ “Tiger 3.” 

Singh has sung two numbers for the film. “Leke Prabhu Ka Naam,” a dance number featuring Salman and Katrina Kaif releases next week, while the second song is a romantic track.

India deploys a practice known as playback singing where singers render songs that actors lip-sync to on screen. Via this method, Singh has been the on-screen singing voice of most of Bollywood’s top male stars including Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor among many others. He had yet to sing for Salman Khan, perhaps because of an alleged disagreement during an awards ceremony in 2014.

Since then Singh has expressed publicly that he wants “to retire with at least one song of you [Salman Khan] in my library” and that has now happened.

“Tiger 3” director Maneesh Sharma said: “We can’t wait for ‘Leke Prabhu Ka Naam’ to drop next week. It’s an out and out party track and having Arijit’s voice on top of Salman’s swag, is the cherry on top. Katrina’s ethereal beauty and the chemistry between the two makes it the perfect formula to have everyone dancing. We had a lot of fun filming in Cappadocia, Turkey, and this will be another huge dance chartbuster to add to the already enviable list of successes that Salman and Katrina have had together.”

Composer Pritam added: “It was a collaboration that was waiting to happen. Salman Khan is one of the biggest superstars and Arijit Singh, our generation’s top singing sensation. These two stalwarts coming together for a song was long overdue and we are thrilled that it is happening for ‘Tiger 3.’”

“Tiger 3” is the latest instalment in producer Aditya Chopra‘s spy universe that kicked off with the Tiger franchise, starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, beginning with “Ek Tha Tiger” (2012) and “Tiger Zinda Hai” (2017) and continued with “War” (2019), starring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff. “Pathaan,” starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, released in January and is the second biggest Indian hit of the year with $130 million. The four films have together grossed some $300 million.

In “Tiger 3,” Tiger is in peril after being framed as enemy number one and goes on a life-threatening mission to hunt down his enemies. Tiger wants to clear his name for his country, for his family and he won’t stop at anything.

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Understanding contemporary queer activism – How Manitobans can fight the rise of queer/trans/gender-phobic rhetoric.

Manitoba Museum Auditorium

From around the world, almost every day, there are stories that demonstrate the rise of hate against Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Inclusive communities. Canada has been called one of the safest places for 2SLGBTQ+ folks, but many know how fragile that security is.

The Manitoba Museum, in partnership with Rainbow Resource Centre, is hosting a special Pride Week First Friday event – Queer Activism: Now More Than Ever.

In this panel discussion, Ashley Smith, Director of Advocacy at Rainbow Resource Centre, will be joined by contemporary queer activists and academics to explore how the global rise of an anti-queer rhetoric threatens the rights of 2SLGBTQ+ people even here in Canada, and how the fight against discrimination needs the active support of Manitobans.

Reserve your spot at this free event here.

Panelists: Ashley Smith (he/him), Director of Advocacy, Rainbow Resource Centre; Karen Sharma (she/her), Executive Director, Manitoba Human Rights Council; Brie Villeneuve (they/them), student, University of Winnipeg, Faculty of Science; and Noah Schulz (he/him), Professor/Researcher. You can read more about the panelists here