It was not that long ago that you could barely find a non-stereotypical gay character on a movie or TV show, let alone a male couple. Sometimes, they’d jump through hoops to imply the characters had feelings for each other without actually showing them together.
...Priyakanta and Suraj: Meet Manipur’s first onscreen gay couple
Known for breaking stereotypes and always choosing multi-layered characters, Priyakanta Laishram is among the best actors/filmmakers in the industry today.