Actor Nushrratt Bharuccha has expressed her support for same-sex marriage, stating that society needs to evolve with changing times or risk lagging behind. The Chhorii star made the comments during a press conference in Indore while promoting her upcoming film, Chatrapathi.
Bharuccha’s comments come as India’s Supreme Court is hearing a batch of pleas seeking legal sanction for same-sex marriage. The five-judge constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, is hearing arguments on the issue.
In her statement, Bharuccha emphasized that the world has moved on, and that progress cannot be ignored. She said that people should be free to love whoever they want and live with whoever they want, and that if they want to marry, they should be allowed to do so.
Bharuccha’s comments echo the sentiments of many people in India who support same-sex marriage. The country has made some strides in recent years towards recognizing LGBTQ+ rights, but much work remains to be done.
In 2018, the Indian Supreme Court struck down a colonial-era law that criminalized homosexuality, marking a major victory for LGBTQ+ activists. However, same-sex marriage remains illegal in the country, and there is still a great deal of stigma and discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ individuals.
Bharuccha’s statement is an important reminder that progress cannot be stopped, and that society must continue to evolve with changing times. While there will always be those who resist change, it is important to keep pushing forward towards a more inclusive and equitable world.
Chatrapathi, the film that Bharuccha was promoting during her press conference, is set to hit screens on May 12. It is the Hindi remake of SS Rajamouli’s 2005 Telugu movie, and stars Baahubali star Prabhas. While the film may be a work of fiction, Bharuccha’s message about progress and inclusion is very real, and it is one that we should all take to heart.