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Queer Family Drama Wins Big, Still Seeks Streaming Home
15 Sep
Summary
- Film earned 14 awards and screened at 42 festivals worldwide.
- Actors won Best Actor awards at the India International Film Festival of Boston.
- Despite success, the film remains inaccessible to many viewers.
Filmmaker Sridhar Rangayan and Saagar Gupta's LGBTQ+ family drama, *Kuch Sapney Apne*, has achieved significant international recognition, winning two more awards at the India International Film Festival of Boston (IIFFB). Mona Ambegaonkar and Shishir Sharma were honored with Best Actress (Female) and Best Actor (Male) awards, respectively, adding to the film's impressive tally.
Despite its success on the festival circuit, with 14 awards and 42 screenings globally, the film has yet to find a streaming platform. Rangayan expressed frustration that a film exploring love, family, and acceptance remains largely inaccessible, believing it deserves a wider audience.
Ambegaonkar and Sharma's performances as a couple confronting prejudice after their son's sexuality challenges their views have been widely praised. This recognition marks significant milestones for both actors, with Ambegaonkar receiving her fourth international acting award and Sharma securing his third Best Actor award for the film in the US.
The narrative delves into intertwined relationships, exploring queer love, family dynamics, marriage, and societal acceptance. The filmmakers hope this latest success will encourage a streaming platform to acquire the film, allowing it to reach the millions of viewers eager to watch it.
