Nakshatra Bagwe
Nakshatra Bagwe | |
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Born |
Masure, Mumbai, India | 11 December 1990
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actor and Filmmaker |
Known for | Films and Contribution to LGBTQ community |
Nakshatra Bagwe (born 11 December 1990, Mumbai, India) is an Indian actor and award-winning film maker.[1][2]
Early life and career
Nakshatra studied and is an alumnus of G.S. college, Birla College, N.G. Acharya, Kirti College. He graduated from the Mumbai University in mass media with a specialization in advertising. He pursued a post-graduation diploma in advertising from EMDI Institute of Media & Communication, Mumbai.[3] He started making films on a low budget.[4] Nakshatra will be making his international film debut as the lead actor of Hearts.[5] His films Logging Out, Book of Love, Curtains, PR (Public Relations) and When the Circus Came to Town represent current LGBT scenario of India. He is a LGBT rights activist and was also a part of the organizing team of Gujarat’s first ever pride march.[6] He also spearheaded Gujarat's third and Baroda's first LGBT pride march.[7] Nakshatra has participated in several Pride Parades in India.[8][9] He won KASHISH – Mumbai International Queer Film Festival in 2012 for his debut film Logging Out.[10] It was screened at prestigious venues like Queens Museum of Arts (New York), The Old Cinema (London) and it was also a part of Queer India European tour 2012 to raise awareness about LGBT issues in the Indian context.[11][12][13] Nakshatra was rumored to participate in popular reality show Bigg Boss season 9[14][15] but later he confirmed that he is not going to be a part of the show owing to his busy schedule.[16] Nakshatra is a probable contestant to participate in Bigg Boss 10 [17]
Personal life
Nakshatra hails from Konkan coastal region. Masure, Malvan is his native village. He takes part in homosexuality awareness projects.[18] Nakshatra and his mother, Swati Bagwe attend LGBT pride marches in various cities. They both were featured in a promo of popular Indian television show Satyamev Jayte. He came out to society when he participated in Asia’s first LGBT flashmob.[19] He also participated in second queer flashmob which happened at Dadar station, Mumbai.[20] Nakshatra posed nude for a campaign named 'Breaking Closets'.[21] In early 2016, On his Facebook page, Nakshatra revealed that his mother is suffering from breast cancer and to be with her throughout her treatment, he has left the Indian film 'My Son Is Gay' in between.
Filmography
As actor, director, editor and script writer.
Year | Film |
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2012 | Logging Out[22] |
2012 | Book of Love[23] |
2012 | Curtains[24] |
2012 | Xmas Story[25] |
2013 | PR (Public Relations)[26] |
2015 | When the Circus Came to Town[27] |
As actor.
Year | Film | Status | |
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2014 | Acceptance[28] | Short Film | Released |
2014 | Anjana Mein Chala | Music Video | Released |
2014 | My Son Is Gay[29] | Feature Film | Left the project |
2015 | Hearts[30] | Feature Film | Post Production |
2016 | Unkahi Unsuni Kahani [31] | Music Video | Completed |
2016 | Love Is | Feature Film | Pre Production |
Awards and aclaims
He won Kashish Coffee Break Audience Choice Award at Kashish Mumbai Queer Film Festival, India (for Logging Out)[32] He received his award from the Oscar-winning music composer Resul Pookutty.[33] Impressed with Logging Out actor, Anupam Kher declared a sponsorship of Rs 50,000 for the following year of Kashish.[34] Nakshatra participated in Q&A session as the debutant award-winning filmmaker at Qnema - an event of Indian Institute Technology – Bombay, one of the most prestigious institutes in India.[35][36] His film was also screened at Godrej India Culture Lab.[37] In July 2014, He became the brand ambassador of Moovz, a global social network for LGBT community. Nakshatra is first and only openly Indian LGBT person to be signed up as the brand ambassador by any brand till now.[38][39][40][41] In July 2016, Nakshatra was declared as 'the hottest desi gay rights activist' by an online poll.[42]
References
- ↑ "KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival - tour". Mumbaiqueerfest.com. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ↑ BMS Team (2013-06-21). "BMS.co.in Team gets candid with Nakshatra, a Film-maker, Actor and Activist". BMS.co.in.
- ↑ Parvathy Bms (2013-06-10). "Interview with Nakshatra, BMM Alumni, N.G. Acharya and Kirti Co". BMM.com. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ↑ Yogesh Pawar (2012-11-25). "Indian LGBT-themed films to be shown in London". Epaper.dnaindia.com. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ↑ Tanika Godbole (2014-02-17). "Indian Actors Set For International Debut With Movie 'Hearts'". Gaylaxymag.com.
- ↑ Vikram Dutta (2013-08-09). "The journey of 22 year old Nakshatra – An award winning filmmaker and gay rights activist". LifeBeyondNumbers.
- ↑ Mangala Dilip (2014-11-23). "Baroda's First LGBT Pride Festival: "We Pay Taxes, We do our Duties; Why Don't we have Equal Rights?"". International Business Times.
- ↑ "Spirited participants make up for low turnout at the Second LGBT Parade". Mid Day. 2012-12-10. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ↑ Yagnesh Mehta (2013-10-07). "Gays parade in Surat". Times of India. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ↑ Hemant Sanganee (2012-11-24). "Indian queer films to screen at 164 year old theater in London". Dumkhum. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ↑ Matthew Jenkin (2012-11-23). "'Ray of hope' for gay cinema as Indian film festival lands in Europe". Gay Star News. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ↑ Tim Isaac (2012-11-23). "Kashish Mumbai 'Queer India' Film Festival Comes To The UK". Big Gay Picture Show. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ↑ Prajakta Hebbar :. "Screen test - Indian Express Mobile". M.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ↑ IBN Live (2015-09-10). "India's first gay ambassador, Nakshatra Bagwe, to enter 'Bigg Boss 9'?". IBNLIVE.COM. Retrieved 2015-09-10.
- ↑ Ankita Mehta (2015-09-09). "Bigg Boss 9: Award Winning Filmmaker Nakshatra Bagwe to Enter as LGBT Contestant?". International Business Times. Retrieved 2015-09-10.
- ↑ Suparno Sarkar (2015-09-27). "'Bigg Boss 9': India's gay ambassador Nakshatra Bagwe not participating in show". International Business Times. Retrieved 2015-09-28.
- ↑ Anvita Singh (2016-09-09). "Bigg Boss 10: 8 celebs who might feature in the reality show". India Today. Retrieved 2016-09-26.
- ↑ "Mumbai Pride Week Kick Starts With Kite Flying and Queer Games | Gaylaxy Magazine". Gaylaxymag.com. 2013-01-15. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ↑ Devi Boerema (2013-05-17). "Coming out to my parents: from horror to pride". LoveMatters.com. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ↑ "Queer Flash Mob Stuns Mumbai Commuters At Dadar Station | Gaylaxy Magazine". Gaylaxymag.com. 2013-01-26. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ↑ Dharmarajan M (2014-02-03). "College Students In Mumbai Aim To Break New Ground With Bold Ad Campaign On Homosexuality | Gaylaxy Magazine". Gaylaxymag.com. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ↑ "Logging Out : A short movie | Gaylaxy Magazine". Gaylaxymag.com. 2012-03-12. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ↑ Book of Love (2012) at the Internet Movie Data Base
- ↑ Curtains (2012) at the Internet Movie Data Base
- ↑ "Cutest Xmas Video | Gaylaxy Magazine". Gaylaxymag.com. 2012-12-25. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ↑ "Love? Sex? May be PR!! | Gaylaxy Magazine". Gaylaxymag.com. 2013-07-14. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ↑ When the Circus Came to Town (2015) at the Internet Movie Data Base
- ↑ Acceptance (2014) at the Internet Movie Data Base
- ↑ "BRAVEHEARTS | DNA". dnaindia.com. 2014-03-09. Retrieved 2014-03-12.
- ↑ Hearts (film) (2015) at the Internet Movie Data Base
- ↑ Unkahi Unsuni Kahani (2016) at the Internet Movie Data Base
- ↑ "Indian LGBT-themed films to be shown in London - Mumbai - DNA". Dnaindia.com. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ↑ "Still Logged In | Gaylaxy Magazine". Gaylaxymag.com. 2012-08-16. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ↑ Jyothi Prabhakar (2012-06-01). "Anupam Kher sponsors gay film prize - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ↑ "Queer Film Fest At IIT-Bombay Campus | Gaylaxy Magazine". Gaylaxymag.com. 2013-01-30. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ↑ "KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival - iit". Mumbaiqueerfest.com. Retrieved 2013-04-26.
- ↑ "Article Window". Epaper.timesofindia.com. Retrieved 2013-10-13.
- ↑ "Nakshatra Bagwe to represent gay social network Moovz as the Brand Ambassador in India". Gaylaxymag.com. 2014-07-27. Retrieved 2014-07-29.
- ↑ Tania Goklany (2014-09-07). "Here's India's first gay brand ambassador and the app he endorses". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2014-09-09.
- ↑ Saumya Bhatia (2014-09-08). "Meet India's first gay ambassador". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2014-09-09.
- ↑ Saumya Bhatia (2014-09-05). "India's first gay ambassador". The Asian Age. Retrieved 2014-09-09.
- ↑ desigaydesires (2016-07-28). "HThe Hottest Desi Gay Rights Activist - Poll Results". Hindustan Times.
External links
- Nakshatra at the Internet Movie Database
- Nakshatra Bagwe on Facebook
- Nakshatra Bagwe on Twitter
- YouTube channel
- Gaysi, "Interview : Aspiring Film Maker, Nakshatra"
- Orinam, "Nakshatra"