Published 19:40 IST, June 3rd 2020
Faraz Arif Ansari extends Pride Month wishes with a still from LGBTQ film 'Sheer Qorma'
The month of June is celebrated as the Pride Month when the world's LGBT communities come together and celebrate the freedom to be themselves.
The month of June is celebrated as the Pride Month when the world's LGBT communities come together and celebrate the freedom to be themselves. Several Bollywood stars are taking to their social media while extending their best wishes over the onset of the month. Filmmaker Faraz Arif Ansari shared a post on social media with a still from his LGBTQ film Sheer Qorma while extending his wishes.
Faraz Arif Ansari extends wishes on Pride Month
The director shared the still from the film starring Swara Bhasker and Divya Dutta. In the still, the two versatile stars can be seen enacting an emotional scene. While captioning the post, Ansari extended his wishes and wrote that this month people to pledge to find the courage to celebrate themselves and refrain from staying silent. At last, he concluded the post by giving strength to enjoy the spirit of love.
Actress Divya Dutta was the first one to drop a comment under the post. The actress shared a smiling and a folded hands emoticon Followed by the actress, several fans of of the filmmaker poured in their love for the post while extending their wishes. One of the users who was impressed by the post, sent out more prayers and power to Faraz. Another user praised the still from the film and called it "beautiful." A third user hailed the concept of the film and related it wth the pride month. The user asked all the people to spread this message of love everywhere so that people do not have to hide their identity.
June marks the beginning of Global Pride Month. Unlike most years when members of the LGBTQ communities take to the streets as a show of solidarity, this year people have to remain confined to their homes as the world struggles to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, several countries around the world are still under lockdown restrictions.
The coronavirus pandemic could not dampen the spirits of people and this year, as per reports the LGBTQ communities are moving online to celebrate Pride month. From dance parties to fun challenges and workshops, the Pride is very much alive and not isbeing celebrated with great gusto.
Updated 19:40 IST, June 3rd 2020