Nakshatra Bagwe

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Nakshatra Bagwe

Nakshatra at Kashish MIQFF 2012
Born (1990-12-11) December 11, 1990
Nationality Indian
Occupation Filmmaker, Actor, Screen writer
Known for Films and Contribution to LGBTQ community

Nakshatra Bagwe (born December 11, 1990, Mumbai, India) is an Indian award winning film maker and actor, who has made short films with queer theme.[1][2] His films Logging Out, Book of Love, Curtains and PR (Public Relations) represent current LGBT scenario of India. He is a LGBT rights activist and also an organiser of Gujarat's first ever pride march.[3] Nakshatra has participated in several Pride Parades in India.[4][5] He won KASHISH – Mumbai International Queer Film Festival in 2012 for his debut film Logging Out.[6] 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.[7][8][9]

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.[10] He started making films on a low budget.[11] In one of his recent interviews, he confirmed that he has signed up an international feature film as an actor.

Filmography

As actor, director, editor and script writer.

Year Film
2012 Logging Out[12]
2012 Book of Love[13]
2012 Curtains[14]
2012 Xmas Story[15]
2013 PR (Public Relations)[16]

As actor.

Year Film
2015 Hearts[17]

Awards and achievements

He won Kashish Coffee Break Audience Choice Award at Kashish Mumbai Queer Film Festival, India (for Logging Out)[18] He received his award from the Oscar winning music composer Resul Pookutty.[19] Impressed with Logging Out actor, Anupam Kher declared a sponsorship of Rs 50,000 for the following year of Kashish.[20] 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.[21][22] His film was also screened at Godrej India Culture Lab.[23]

Personal life

He takes part in homosexuality awareness projects.[24] He came out to society when he participated in Asia’s first LGBT flashmob.[25] He also participated in second queer flashmob which happened at Dadar station, Mumbai.[26] Nakshatra posed nude for a campaign named 'Breaking Closets'.[27]

References

  1. ↑ "KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival - tour". Mumbaiqueerfest.com. Retrieved 2013-04-26. 
  2. ↑ BMS Team (2013-06-21). "BMS.co.in Team gets candid with Nakshatra, a Film-maker, Actor and Activist". BMS.co.in. 
  3. ↑ Vikram Dutta (2013-08-09). "The journey of 22 year old Nakshatra – An award winning filmmaker and gay rights activist". LifeBeyondNumbers. 
  4. ↑ "Spirited participants make up for low turnout at the Second LGBT Parade". Mid Day. 2012-12-10. Retrieved 2013-04-26. 
  5. ↑ Yagnesh Mehta (2013-10-07). "Gays parade in Surat". Times of India. Retrieved 2013-04-26. 
  6. ↑ Hemant Sanganee (2012-11-24). "Indian queer films to screen at 164 year old theater in London". Dumkhum. Retrieved 2013-04-26. 
  7. ↑ 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. 
  8. ↑ Tim Isaac (2012-11-23). "Kashish Mumbai 'Queer India' Film Festival Comes To The UK". Big Gay Picture Show. Retrieved 2013-04-26. 
  9. ↑ Prajakta Hebbar :. "Screen test - Indian Express Mobile". M.indianexpress.com. Retrieved 2013-04-26. 
  10. ↑ Parvathy Bms (2013-06-10). "Interview with Nakshatra, BMM Alumni, N.G. Acharya and Kirti Co". BMM.com. Retrieved 2013-04-26. 
  11. ↑ Yogesh Pawar (2012-11-25). "Indian LGBT-themed films to be shown in London". Epaper.dnaindia.com. Retrieved 2013-04-26. 
  12. ↑ "Logging Out : A short movie | Gaylaxy Magazine". Gaylaxymag.com. 2012-03-12. Retrieved 2013-04-26. 
  13. ↑ Book of Love (2012) at the Internet Movie Data Base
  14. ↑ Curtains (2012) at the Internet Movie Data Base
  15. ↑ "Cutest Xmas Video | Gaylaxy Magazine". Gaylaxymag.com. 2012-12-25. Retrieved 2013-04-26. 
  16. ↑ "Love? Sex? May be PR!! | Gaylaxy Magazine". Gaylaxymag.com. 2013-07-14. Retrieved 2013-04-26. 
  17. ↑ Hearts (2015) at the Internet Movie Data Base
  18. ↑ "Indian LGBT-themed films to be shown in London - Mumbai - DNA". Dnaindia.com. Retrieved 2013-04-26. 
  19. ↑ "Still Logged In | Gaylaxy Magazine". Gaylaxymag.com. 2012-08-16. Retrieved 2013-04-26. 
  20. ↑ Jyothi Prabhakar (2012-06-01). "Anupam Kher sponsors gay film prize - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 2013-04-26. 
  21. ↑ "Queer Film Fest At IIT-Bombay Campus | Gaylaxy Magazine". Gaylaxymag.com. 2013-01-30. Retrieved 2013-04-26. 
  22. ↑ "KASHISH Mumbai International Queer Film Festival - iit". Mumbaiqueerfest.com. Retrieved 2013-04-26. 
  23. ↑ "Article Window". Epaper.timesofindia.com. Retrieved 2013-10-13. 
  24. ↑ "Mumbai Pride Week Kick Starts With Kite Flying and Queer Games | Gaylaxy Magazine". Gaylaxymag.com. 2013-01-15. Retrieved 2013-04-26. 
  25. ↑ Devi Boerema (2013-05-17). "Coming out to my parents: from horror to pride". LoveMatters.com. Retrieved 2013-04-26. 
  26. ↑ "Queer Flash Mob Stuns Mumbai Commuters At Dadar Station | Gaylaxy Magazine". Gaylaxymag.com. 2013-01-26. Retrieved 2013-04-26. 
  27. ↑ 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. 

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