Shardul’s obsession with his muscularity in Badhaai Do makes him possess the markers of heterosexuality and strength, but also contradicts that by giving him a sensitive personality, one without agency, one whose muscle is mere armoury. * It is a curious contradiction to see how muscularity is insistently present in some of the landmark queer movies — Dostana, Shubh Mangal …
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Bhumi Pednekar is a versatile actress and she does not shy away from experimenting with her roles. Bhumi plays the role of a queer woman in the film, co-starring Rajkummar Rao, who will also be seen in the role of a gay man. Excerpts from the interview here: Bhumi, you are playing …
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