![]() ![]() "The gay and transgender community mostly provides the comic element in mainstream Bollywood films," he said. Manvendra Singh Gohil, popular gay activist and scion of erstwhile princely state of Rajpipla, was the chief guest at the premiere. Like Onir's directorial debut 'My Brother Nikhil' (2005), which was widely appreciated and Atul Kulkarni-starrer 'Mango Souffle' (2002) which was promoted as the first gay film from India. They are humans too." 'Meghadhanushya' will add to a growing body of cinematic work on gay issues. "We can keep debating the issues surrounding gay rights, but first we need to accept them as part of our society. I wanted to sensitize society at large," said Devmani. "As a doctor, I have seen what gay people go through. The film, directed by former ayurveda practioner K R Devamani, shows the challenges faced by a gay man in a society reluctant to accept him. AHMEDABAD: 'Meghadhanushya - The Colour of Life', the first Gujarati feature film dealing with the lives of homosexuals, premiered at a multiplex in Gandhinagar on Thursday.
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