Wednesday, February 11, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

I'm A Huge Advocate For LGBTQI Rights: Sonam

Darpan News Desk IANS, 29 Dec, 2018 11:38 PM

    Actress Sonam K Ahuja says she is a "huge advocate" for LGBTQI rights, and hopes to see a world without labels one day.


    "I'm a huge advocate for LGBTQI (Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex). For me, it is one of the most important things that I fight for and I hope for when there is a country and a world without labels," Sonam said in a statement.


    "I'm very happy and proud that India has taken a step forward and people can live and love the way they want to love and that's very important to me. And I think it should be very important to everybody in this world," added the actress.


    Sonam expressed her views on the issue in an episode of "Koffee with Karan" season 6. She joined the chat show with her sister Rhea and brother Harshvardhan. The episode will air on Star World on Sunday.


    On the work front, Sonam will also be bringing the complexities of being a homosexual in India with her film "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga". A Fox Star Hindi project, the film also features Anil Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Juhi Chawla, Abhishek Duhan, Seema Pahwa and Brijendra Kala.


    Directed by Shelly Chopra Dhar, it is co-produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Fox Star Studios. It will release on February 1 next year.

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    PICS: Bollywood Dazzles At Ranveer-Deepika's Final Wedding Reception

    Well known personalities from Bollywood, sports and political background attended Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone's wedding reception, a black-tie industry party night at The Grand Hyatt on Saturday in Mumbai.

    PICS: Bollywood Dazzles At Ranveer-Deepika's Final Wedding Reception

    There's A Quiet Side To Ranveer Too: Deepika Padukone Reaveals

    Actor Ranveer Singh is a people's person with "irrepressible energy", but there's a quiet side to his persona as well, says his actress wife Deepika Padukone after their "magical" wedding celebrations.

    There's A Quiet Side To Ranveer Too: Deepika Padukone Reaveals

    Some Of The Biggest Gatekeepers Of Patriarchy Are Women: Filmmaker Leena Yadav

    Some Of The Biggest Gatekeepers Of Patriarchy Are Women: Filmmaker Leena Yadav
    As many women are finding a voice against patriarchy, Yadav says responsible action is required to continue the change.

    Some Of The Biggest Gatekeepers Of Patriarchy Are Women: Filmmaker Leena Yadav

    Mowgli: Freida Pinto Reveals Why She Called And Asked For A Role In The Netflix Film

    "It was not the other way round where I got the offer. I kind of called them to make the offer," said Freida Pinto

    Mowgli: Freida Pinto Reveals Why She Called And Asked For A Role In The Netflix Film

    'Unfair To Compare Janhvi Kapoor And Sara Ali Khan': Karan Johar

    "Two girls, who are 21-22-years-old, if at this stage we start comparisons then it's not fair," Karan Johar said

    'Unfair To Compare Janhvi Kapoor And Sara Ali Khan': Karan Johar

    In Priyanka's Hometown, People Celebrate Her Wedding To Nick Jonas

    Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas arrived in Jodhpur with their families on Thursday while their guests followed suit.

    In Priyanka's Hometown, People Celebrate Her Wedding To Nick Jonas