Rainbow Rishta trailer: Unscripted series celebrates queer love out loud

The makers of India’s first unscripted docuseries, Rainbow Rishta, has unveiled its trailer. The trailer offers a glimpse into the authentic love stories and experiences of individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community. The series showcases the lives of Trinetra Haldar, Aishwarya Ayushmaan, Daniella Mendonca, Aneez Saikia, Sanam Choudhary, Soham Sengupta, Suresh Ramdas, and Sadam Hanjabam, allowing them to openly express their love for their partners and confront societal stigma.

The trailer commences with a powerful statement from Trinetra Haldar, who recently appeared as Meher in the second season of the Indian web series Made In Heaven. She shares, “As a trans woman, I desire having love that feels equal,” setting the tone for the docuseries. The trailer unfolds with the love stories of five other LGBTQIA+ community members, hailing from diverse backgrounds, as they openly express their affection for their partners while confronting societal prejudice.

It beautifully portrays the LGBTQIA+ community in a positive light, showcasing the growth of their love, the formation of enduring friendships, and the unwavering support from their families, fostering a greater sense of inclusion. The trailer also delves into their aspirations and desires. Take a look:

 

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Rainbow Rishta is directed by Jaydeep Sarkar, Hridaye A Nagpal, and Shubhra Chatterji and produced by VICE Studios.

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Giving further details about the docuseries, Jaydeep said, “Rainbow Rishta celebrates the most powerful emotion of all, love, in all its glory. I feel fortunate to be able to capture the real and unfiltered stories of these remarkable individuals who are living their lives with pride, and challenge societal norms with utmost courage and patience.”

Rainbow Rishta is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on November 7.