Queer Casting
Queen Casting (QC) is a Art based non profitable volunteer initiative in India which was founded by Negha Shahin and Rizwan Bharathi.[1][2][3]
| 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 |
History
[edit]Queer Casting was founded by Negha and Rizwan (Trans Couple), a notable queer and transgender activists In Tamil Nadu. Negha Shahin who created history by becoming the first trans woman to win the debut actor award at the 52nd Kerala State Film Awards. Rizwan Bharathi is co - author of Love is Love and [4][5]
Queer Casting was established to promote inclusivity in the entertainment industry and has been at the forefront of India's trans and queer rights movement. The organization advocates for the rights and awareness of transgender and queer individuals, and enhances their professional experience through various workshops
Work
[edit]Negha and Rizwan have been vocal in demanding Media portrayal of LGBT people by developing skill and creating employment in media industry for trans and queer individual. In Mass media in India still tends to follow stereotypical paths, often overlooking the transgender and queer community.[6]
In September 2023, the inaugural QC workshop was successfully completed with participation from over 18 transgender and queer individuals. They gained valuable field knowledge from directors Mysskin and Sasikumar alongside various other directors and actors [7][8]
In June 2024, observed worldwide as Pride Month, Queer Casting hosted an event called "Pride Palooza" in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This event's organized by a trans couple, featured a keynote of first southern trans men panel discussion in India and the 106th performance of A. Revathi's play "Vellai Mozhi," an award ceremony with several other activities [9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ Fathima, Azeefa (2024-06-12). "Chennai Pride Palooza event to be held on June 16: Everything to know:". The New Minute. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ "சினிமா வாய்ப்புக்கு ஏங்கும் திருநங்கைகள்: 'வாய்ப்பு கிடைத்தால் கலக்குவோம்' என்கிறார்கள்". Malai Malar (in Tamil). 2023-09-26. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ Ram, Anjali (2022-02-14). "FII Interviews: Negha Shahin Talks About Trans Feminism And Mental Health". feminisminindia. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ X, Cris (2022-06-22). "Meet Negha S, winner of Kerala State film award for women and trans persons". The News Minute. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ Chandar, Bhuvanesh (2024-06-25). "Queer artistes on the stories they want to see on-screen". The Hindu. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ Fathima, Azeefa (2024-06-12). "Chennai Pride Palooza event to be held on June 16: Everything to know:". The New Minute. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ "சினிமா வாய்ப்புக்கு ஏங்கும் திருநங்கைகள்: 'வாய்ப்பு கிடைத்தால் கலக்குவோம்' என்கிறார்கள்". Malai Malar (in Tamil). 2023-09-26. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ Fathima, Azeefa (2024-06-12). "Chennai Pride Palooza event to be held on June 16: Everything to know:". The Hindu. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ Fathima, Azeefa (2024-06-12). "Chennai Pride Palooza event to be held on June 16: Everything to know:". The Hindu. Retrieved 2024-08-03.
- ^ Chandar, Bhuvanesh (2024-06-25). "Queer artistes on the stories they want to see on-screen". The Hindu. Retrieved 2024-08-03.