Rainbow Rishta review: A fine example of how much difference lived experiences can do to a narrative about LGBTQIA+

The representation overall has moved beyond stereotypes to explore narratives that will be relatable for the community and outside.. However, the representation in Indian films has not been the great so far..

Yes, the cast of the show is from the queer community, so is the majority of the team behind the camera as well, but I waited until the screening to make up my mind..

The more you watch Rainbow Rishta, the more you understand that the docuseries doesnt want to set itself apart because of the queer cast members and their stories..

The idea to make these characters exotic, or make them live through nothing but struggles to incite a reaction from the audiences does nothing but hurt the community, and add to misconceptions and feed into stereotypes that alienate them and even demonise them to an extent..

House hunting troubles, the fear of living alone, coming to an empty home, and putting together a wedding, these are struggles that move the audiences at larger towards relating to the community...

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