Akshay Kumar: Having a transgender protagonist enforces LGBTQ rights

Akshay Kumar from the movie Laxmii

The film's team hosted a screening in Delhi with transgender activist Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, who has lent support to the horror-comedy. "Her words of appreciation mattered to me. She lauded me for playing the character. There were 100 transgender women. They all stood up and clapped at the end of the film. The ostracisation of the community has been horrific, and it's time we collectively stood up and promoted equality."

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Kumar is aware that the digital premiere of Laxmii was a big blow to theatre owners. Early on into the lockdown, the superstar deferred the release of Sooryavanshi, promising exhibitors that the cop caper will enjoy a big-screen run. "Theatre is the mother of all media. It will always be the foremost priority for content creators in India. I have explored television, I am starting an OTT project, but the charm of cinemas will always remain."

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