--An Article by Poojan Patel
In a conservative and patriarchal society, where discussions about sexual orientation and gender relationships were, and in many ways still are, deemed taboo, Deepa Mehta's "Fire" burst onto the scene almost two decades ago, setting the silver screen ablaze with its audacious portrayal of homosexual love. The film, which explored the clandestine romance between two sisters-in-law trapped in traditional roles, quickly became a cultural landmark in Indian cinema, defying conventions and sparking a wave of social and political discourse.
Author-Dr.Aishwarya Nair