Homosexuality remains a topic of debate and controversies in India. It is still considered as a crime or taboo in India and often people are being tortured on opening about it. It is no surprise that heads turn and a difference is made whenever celebrities lend their voice for a cause. There are many Bollywood Celebrities who stand for Section 377 and the LGBT community wholeheartedly. In a country where loving is bound by societal norms, it becomes very difficult to come out of the closet and be true to yourself. These Bollywood celebrities have the courage to stand for rights and support the society in uplifting it.
1. Celina Jaitley
There is no doubt that Celina Jaitley is the most prominent celebrity of this equality right. She has been supporting the LGBT community for a long time, she even participates in various pride parade. Even after having countless death threats she continues to support the community.
2. Kiron Kher
Kiron Kher openly supports the LGBT community. Unlike her role in Dostaana, she is an active supporter of the community and has many friends from different sexual orientation.
3. Dia Mirza
Dia Mirza expressed her support openly on twitter. After being trolled by thousands of people for her support she has not left her grounds.
4. Madhur Bhandarkar
His films have always shown members from LGBT community in small but influential roles. He also expressed disappointment on the judgement of section 377.
5. Farhan Akhtar
This rockstar supports LGBT rights and criticized the Supreme Court when it criminalised Homosexuality.
6. Anupam Kher
Just like his wife Kiron Kher, Anupam Kher also supports Lgbt community and stands for the cause whenever necessary.
7. Karan Johar
Karan Johar whose sexual orientation has been a question for many years and debate for many years supports the equality rights. His tweets show all the support for the community.