Queer Casting

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Queer Casting (QC) is an initiative advocating diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry in India. It was founded by Negha Shahin, a transgender woman, and Rizwan Bharathi, a transgender man. [1] [2] [3]

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Queer Casting
AbbreviationQC
Founder Negha Shahin And Rizwan Bharathi
Founded at Tamil Nadu, India
PurposeAdvocacy, Media Visibility and Rights for Queer And Trans Individuals, Skill Development
HeadquartersTamil Nadu, India
Region
India

History

Queer Casting was founded by Negha and Rizwan (a trans couple), who are notable queer and transgender transgender activists in Tamil Nadu. Negha Shahin was the first trans woman to win the debut actor award at the 52nd Kerala State Film Awards, while Rizwan Bharathi is a co-author of Love is Love.[ sentence fragment ] [4] [5]

Queer Casting was established to promote inclusivity in the entertainment industry and has played a large role in India's trans and queer rights movement. The organization advocates for the rights and awareness of transgender and queer individuals, and offers various workshops to assist with developing professional experience.

Work

Negha and Rizwan have been vocal in demanding media portrayal of LGBT people by developing skills and building employment opportunities in the media industry for trans and queer individuals. Mass media in India still tends to follow stereotypical paths, often overlooking the transgender and queer community. [6]

In September 2023, the inaugural QC workshop was successfully completed with participation from over 18 transgender and queer individuals. They worked alongside various directors and actors, notably Mysskin and Sasikumar. [7] [8]

In June 2024, observed worldwide as Pride Month, Queer Casting hosted an event called "Pride Palooza" in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This event, organized by a trans couple, featured a keynote of the first southern trans men panel discussion in India and the 106th performance of A. Revathi's play "Vellai Mozhi," as well as an award ceremony with several other activities. [9] [10]

References

  1. ↑ Fathima, Azeefa (12 June 2024). "Chennai Pride Palooza event to be held on June 16: Everything to know". The New Minute. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  2. ↑ "சினிமா வாய்ப்புக்கு ஏங்கும் திருநங்கைகள்: 'வாய்ப்பு கிடைத்தால் கலக்குவோம்' என்கிறார்கள்". Malai Malar (in Tamil). 26 September 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  3. ↑ Ram, Anjali (14 February 2022). "FII Interviews: Negha Shahin Talks About Trans Feminism And Mental Health". feminisminindia. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  4. ↑ X, Cris (22 June 2022). "Meet Negha S, winner of Kerala State film award for women and trans persons". The News Minute. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  5. ↑ Chandar, Bhuvanesh (25 June 2024). "Queer artistes on the stories they want to see on-screen". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  6. ↑ Fathima, Azeefa (12 June 2024). "Chennai Pride Palooza event to be held on June 16: Everything to know". The New Minute. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  7. ↑ "சினிமா வாய்ப்புக்கு ஏங்கும் திருநங்கைகள்: 'வாய்ப்பு கிடைத்தால் கலக்குவோம்' என்கிறார்கள்". Malai Malar (in Tamil). 26 September 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  8. ↑ Fathima, Azeefa (12 June 2024). "Chennai Pride Palooza event to be held on June 16: Everything to know". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  9. ↑ Fathima, Azeefa (12 June 2024). "Chennai Pride Palooza event to be held on June 16: Everything to know". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  10. ↑ Chandar, Bhuvanesh (25 June 2024). "Queer artistes on the stories they want to see on-screen". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
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