Anurag Kashyap, director Akshat Ajay Sharma talk trans representation in Haddi: ‘They need to go to acting workshops’
1 year, 3 months ago

Anurag Kashyap, director Akshat Ajay Sharma talk trans representation in Haddi: ‘They need to go to acting workshops’

Hindustan Times  

Haddi, directed by Akshat Ajay Sharma, sees Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the role of a transgender person. Ahead of the release of the film on ZEE5, cast members Anurag Kashyap and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub joined director Akshat Ajay Sharma for an exclusive chat with us to talk about Haddi and the conversation about trans representation on screen. There is also a certain conversation around how only trans actors should be playing trans characters on screen. Now the trans actors who want to be actors, they also need to go to the acting workshops and schools to become incredible actors.

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Anurag Kashyap Says It Was Challenging To Cast A Transgender Actor For Kukoo's Role In Sacred Games
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Anurag Kashyap Says It Was Challenging To Cast A Transgender Actor For Kukoo's Role In Sacred Games

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Hindustan Times  

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Yes, it's great that Bollywood is making films about Queer characters. While Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has already started raking in applause for his upcoming role as a transwoman in the horror-comedy "Laxmi Bomb". While the queer community must have appreciated his candor and sensitivity, perhaps a better way to be conscious of the community's feelings would have been to …

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