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Senegal becomes latest African country to toughen punishment for homosexual acts

Senegal becomes latest African country to toughen punishment for homosexual acts

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DAKAR, Senegal — Senegal ‘s parliament has approved a new bill that toughens punishment for homosexuality in the largely Muslim West African nation, the latest African country to impose harsh penalties against the LGBTQ community. Senegal becomes latest African country to toughen punishment for homosexual acts The new bill, which was introduced to parliament last month by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, describes homosexual acts as being “against nature.” It doubles the punishment for those convicted from prison sentences of one to five years to between five and 10 years. Nearly all lawmakers voted in favor of the bill during Wednesday’s plenary, with no opposition and three abstentions. It needs presidential assent before becoming a law, with Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye widely expected to sign it. In another change, the proposed law punishes what it calls the “promotion” or “financing” of homosexuality, an attempt to crack down on organizations that support sexual and gender minorities. The fines for the offense were also raised to a maximum of 10 million CFA , but the bill retains …

Konkona Sen Sharma says homosexual characters aren’t seen in films unless it is an ‘issue’: ‘The default is straight…’

Konkona Sen Sharma says homosexual characters aren’t seen in films unless it is an ‘issue’: ‘The default is straight…’

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Actor Konkona Sen Sharma is gearing up for the release of Accused, in which she plays a London-based doctor who is in a relationship with a woman (played by Pratibha Ranta). Konkona’s character is accused of being a sexual predator at her workplace. In an interaction with Just Too Filmy, Konkona shared how the film does not treat the homosexuality of her character as an ‘issue’, unlike other projects that have been made in the past. Konkona Sen Sharma talked about the representation of homosexuality in Indian cinema. (Instagram/@konkona) What Konkona said During the chat, Konkona said, “We often will not have characters in films who are homosexual unless we are dealing with it as an issue. Or unless, like a few decades back, we are deriving some kind of derogatory humour from it. Even, for example, differently abled people, they are not usually portrayed unless that is the issue that is being discussed. Because our world is not peopled, our world is peopled by the default. And the default is often straight, male, Hindi-speaking. …

BREAKING: Ajay Devgn’s Singham Again to not release in Saudi Arabia due to portrayal of ‘religious conflict’; Kartik Aaryan-starrer Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 banned over homosexual references

BREAKING: Ajay Devgn’s Singham Again to not release in Saudi Arabia due to portrayal of ‘religious conflict’; Kartik Aaryan-starrer Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 banned over homosexual references

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Diwali 2024 will witness the big clash of Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 at the box office. While Ajay Devgn as Bajirao Singham is all set to roar in cinemas, Kartik Aaryan will entertain the audience as Rooh Baba in the horror comedy. Pinkvilla has exclusively learned about the major developments in both releases. Ajay Devgn’s Singham Again will not be released in Saudi Arabia due to the portrayal of ‘religious conflict’. Kartik Aaryan-starrer Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is banned there over homosexual references in the film. Ahead of their massive releases, Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 will not hit the screens in Saudi Arabia. As per our source, the release of Rohit Shetty’s directorial is halted in the Arab nation over showcasing a ‘religious conflict’. “Singham Again has been banned because of the religious conflict, Hindu-Muslim conflict in the film,” the source said. Speaking about Anees Bazmee’s helmer, the source added, “Kartik Aaryan’s character has references to homosexuality which is why the Saudi government has banned it.” The trailer of Shetty’s film Singham Again was unveiled on October 7, 2024, …

Top OTT Releases This Week: Murder in Mahim, Doctor Who Season 14, and More

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This week’s OTT releases have thriller elements at the very core. Whether it is JioCinema’s crime mystery Murder in Mahim – based on the plight of homosexuals in India – or Apple TV’s sci-fi series Dark Matter, you’ll be glued to your screens in anticipation of what follows next. The former carefully dissects the homophobia-ridden social fabric of our society, and the latter delves deep into the endless possibilities of how our lives could have turned out. Hotstars’ Doctor Who Season 14 serves wit, humour, suspense, and mystery. With decades of material to compare with, this nascent instalment has a lot to prove. Another big pick is SonyLiv’s Undekhi, returning for a third season. It explores the dark underbelly of being drunk on wealth and power, with an influential family at focus. The first two seasons were quite a hit amongst the audience, making this revival much anticipated. If you are looking for something in non-fiction, you can go for Netflix’s newest true crime documentary, Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román, which …

Murder in Mahim Review: JioCinema Original Examines Homophobia Through the Lens of a Crime Drama

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Murder in Mahim, JioCinema’s new original series based on Jerry Pinto’s novel of the same name, is a crime thriller that tells the story of a brutal murder of a gay sex worker in a public toilet at Mumbai’s Mahim railway station. Starring popular character actions Vijay Raaz and Ashutosh Rana, the series blends conventional crime thriller narrative with social commentary, putting its performances front and centre of the unfolding investigation. All through eight episodes, Raaz’s police inspector and Rana’s former journalist – both of whom are now estranged friends – try to solve the gruesome case in their own distinct ways. Through the course of the investigation, we are taken to gay clubs, queer parties, rallies, and the forbidden bylanes of Mumbai, where the bleak and alarming world of gay prostitution exists after dark. The series dives into the lives of sex workers, depicting their plight and persistence with discernible care. While Murder in Mahim seems a bit overstretched and predictable with beaten plots, familiar loopholes the heavy-handed social commentary at the beginning, it …

Apurva Asrani lauds Kangana Ranauts take on homosexual marriage

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Kangana Ranaut’s Thoughts On Same-Sex Marriages Lauded By Apurva Asrani, Says “A Person Cancelled By The Liberal Media… From One Queen To Another…” ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Amid the ongoing hearing on the validation of same-sex marriage, Kangana Ranaut has shared her opinion and backed it. Lending support to same-sex marriage, the actress has said people’s preferences do not matter when their “hearts are one”. The National Award winner further described marriage as “a bond of love”. During a recent press conference, Kangana said, “Jo shaadi hoti hai, woh dil ke rishte hote hai, ye sab hi jante hai. Jab logo ke dil mil gaye hai, baaki kuch logo ki jo preference hai, usme hum kya bol sakte hai (Marriage is a matter of the heart, and everyone knows that. When hearts have met, what can we say about people’s preferences)?” Apurva Asrani, co-writer of her 2017 film “Simran”, thanked the actor for backing “marriage equality” at a time when most stars are shy of speaking up. “A person ‘cancelled’ by the ‘liberal’ media …