When we talk about Bollywood, the conversation is often dominated by gossip—who’s dating whom, who’s engaged, who’s vacationing together. Audiences are endlessly curious about a star’s relationship status, bank balance, fees, and even their sexuality. Over the years, there have also been rumours about certain male actors being in relationships with male directors. However, none of those involved ever chose to clarify or address them, leaving such rumours without any real substance. Now, senior journalist Simi Chandoke has shed light on some uncomfortable realities of the film industry. Speaking on the podcast Verinteresting, Simi shared that even if there are bisexual actors in Bollywood, most are afraid to come out openly. Explaining one of the reasons, she said, “Suppose a Bollywood hero openly admits that he is gay or bisexual. When he appears on screen romancing a heroine, will audiences accept him the same way?” She further added, “There are several directors—I won’t name them—but there is one particular director who has worked with actors like Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, Hrithik Roshan, Shahid Kapoor, and …