At the 14th Kashish International Queer Film Festival’s opening ceremony, renowned actress Raveena Tandon presented famous filmmaker Onir with the prestigious Kashish Rainbow Warrior Award as a magnificent show of respect and support. The big celebration of diversity, inclusivity, and the influence of movies took place on a star-studded evening in Mumbai.
The 14th Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival opened with the world premiere of Onir’s most recent movie, “Pine Cone,” which captivated the audience with its moving storytelling and important subjects. The movie examined the nuances of gay relationships, challenging accepted social mores and illuminating the LGBTQ+ community’s realities.
Given the joyous occasion of Pride Month and the current discussion surrounding same-sex marriage, the Kashish Rainbow Award has a special meaning for Onir. Onir emphasised his happiness when talking about the prize, saying, “This award is really significant, not only because it is Pride Month, but also because it is Kashish, and it’s important that this award of love occurred in My city… Mumbai. For this honour, I am grateful to Sridhar and the Kashish Film Festival. I’m in awe.”
Actress Raveena Tandon:
Onir also gave Raveena Tandon, who has been a constant friend and supporter for the past 23 years, his sincere gratitude. Onir said in response, “I am honoured to receive this award from my friend Raveena, who has been a lifelong ally.” Sanjay Suri, my business partner, and Nikhil, my buddy and biggest supporter, are both in the audience today, which makes me pleased. He further stated, “For me, this award is for all those in nations around the world where we are still persecuted, murdered, and degraded. This is to let them know that We will win and you are on our minds.”
For the unversed, Indian actress Raveena Tandon is well-known for her roles in Hindi films. Several honours, including a National Film Award, two Filmfare Awards, and a Filmfare OTT Award, have been bestowed on her. She received the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian decoration in India, in 2023.
