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The representation of queer characters (LGBTQ+) in Hindi cinema has evolved significantly over time, reflecting broader social, cultural, and political changes in Indian society. For decades, mainstream Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood, either erased queer identities or portrayed them through stereotypes, ridicule, and moral judgment. However, in recent years, there has been a gradual shift toward more nuanced and empathetic portrayals, although challenges and limitations remain. In the earlier decades of Hindi cinema, queer characters were almost entirely absent from serious narratives. When they did appear, they were often coded rather than explicitly identified as LGBTQ+. Effeminate male characters were used as comic relief, reinforcing the idea that non-heteronormative gender expression was something to be laughed at. These portrayals did not explore the emotional or social realities of queer lives but instead relied on exaggerated mannerisms, high-pitched voices, and flamboyant clothing to signal difference. Such depictions reinforced rigid gender binaries and perpetuated the assumption that heterosexuality was ________ __________ ________ ______ _____ _________ _________ ___ _________ ______.
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