Abhay Deol Reveals Why He Refuses To Define His Sexuality As Per ‘Western Way’; Actor Also Shares His Take on Masculinity in Candid Interview
Bollywood actor Abhay Deol, known for his reticence, is making headlines with a candid revelation about his sexuality. In a recent interview with The Dirty Magazine, he challenged traditional labels, asserting that he doesn’t define his sexual orientation. Deol’s statement, delivered with a caveat about potential controversy, has sparked widespread discussion and ignited curiosity about the actor’s life. In the conversation, he also spoke about being ‘politically incorrect’. ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ Clocks 13 Years: Abhay Deol Shares BTS Photos From the Film and Questions Zoya Akhtar About the Sequel.
Abhay Deol On His Sexuality
When Abhay was asked how he perceives sexuality, he said, “As a spectrum. I refuse the Western way of identifying sexuality because it’s so black and white. The Eastern approach is so different, it recognises the whole of us. I don’t define my sexuality, and this might sound controversial but for me it’s not something that I think can be defined.”
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He added, “I think it’s more for the other person’s comfort so that they can put you in a box, neatly slot you. Why should I define myself in Western terms? I have embraced all experiences in my life and I continue to do so. I don’t know how to label that, I don’t want to label that. All of us have a masculine and feminine within us, so in my opinion we are all they/them.” Bun Tikki: Zeenat Aman to Reunite with Shabana Azmi in Manish Malhotra’s Production Debut.
Abhay Deol On Masculinity
In the same interview, Deol also challenged traditional notions of masculinity. He described masculinity as fostering safety and inclusivity, and while acknowledging societal expectations of men as protectors and providers, he emphasised his willingness to relinquish those roles if a woman preferred to lead.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Abhay will be next seen sharing the screen space with Zeenat Aman, Shabana Azmi and Lin Laishram in Bun Tikki, directed by non-binary, openly queer director Faraz Arif Ansari.
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