The Indian defence ministry has rejected director Onir’s film script on the true story of a gay major who was stigmatised due to his sexuality. The officer eventually quit the Indian Army.
Onir’s film script on gay officer rejected
Published by: Team GI Youth
Published on 21, Jan 2022
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