Bollywood gay film touted as India's Brokeback Mountain

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Although several gay scenes have featured already in Bollywood productions, an upcoming film is being touted as India's answer to Brokeback Mountain.

Promotional posters for Dunno Y . . . Na Jaane Kyun were released this week showing two topless men embracing.

Few details about the film have been disclosed but it is expected to be a high-profile release. The director is Anil Sharma, who is well-known in India's film industry.

He told The Times of India: "The only thing I was particular about was that this character should not come across as a caricature or just as an object of mockery. I am truly happy with what I have chosen."

The film will be in English with subtitles, something which may help it past censors.

Actor Kapil Sharma will play a would-be gay model who begins a sexual relationship with another man. It is not yet clear whether this will be a romantic relationship, as reports say the central character is forced to "compromise" his morals to further his career.

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/01/28/bollywood-gay-kiss-likely-to-cause-controversy/

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