Queer Casting
| Abbreviation | QC |
|---|---|
| Founder | Negha Shahin And Rizwan Bharathi |
| Founded at | Tamil Nadu, India |
| Purpose | Advocacy, Media Visibility and Rights for Queer And Trans Individuals, Skill Development |
| Headquarters | Tamil Nadu, India |
Region | India |
Queer Casting (QC) is an organization that advocates for the inclusion of LGBTQ+ individuals in the entertainment of India. It was founded by Negha Shahin, a transgender woman, and Rizwan Bharathi, a transgender man.[1][2][3]
History
Queer Casting was founded by Shahin and Bharathi (a trans couple), who are queer and 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.[4][5]
Queer Casting was established to increase participation of transgender and queer in the entertainment industry. The organization advocates for the rights and awareness of transgender and queer individuals, and offers various workshops to assist with developing professional experience.
Work
Shahin and Bharathi have been demanding media portrayal of LGBT people by developing skills and building employment opportunities in the media industry for trans and queer individuals. Industry analytics have found that Mass media in India still tends to follow stereotypical paths, often overlooking and undermining the transgender and queer community.[6]
In September 2023, the inaugural QC workshop was 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, the organisation hosted "Pride Palooza" in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This event 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
- ^ 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.
- ^ "சினிமா வாய்ப்புக்கு ஏங்கும் திருநங்கைகள்: 'வாய்ப்பு கிடைத்தால் கலக்குவோம்' என்கிறார்கள்". Malai Malar (in Tamil). 26 September 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ Ram, Anjali (14 February 2022). "FII Interviews: Negha Shahin Talks About Trans Feminism And Mental Health". feminisminindia. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Chandar, Bhuvanesh (25 June 2024). "Queer artistes on the stories they want to see on-screen". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "சினிமா வாய்ப்புக்கு ஏங்கும் திருநங்கைகள்: 'வாய்ப்பு கிடைத்தால் கலக்குவோம்' என்கிறார்கள்". Malai Malar (in Tamil). 26 September 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ Fathima, Azeefa (12 June 2024). "Chennai Pride Palooza event to be held on June 16: Everything to know". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ Fathima, Azeefa (12 June 2024). "Chennai Pride Palooza event to be held on June 16: Everything to know". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ Chandar, Bhuvanesh (25 June 2024). "Queer artistes on the stories they want to see on-screen". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 August 2024.