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“I have had my fair share of struggles in my independent filmmaking journey, I chose topics that aren’t mainstream and more of social issues which are taboo in our society (Manipur). I would put my heart and soul into making each and every movie and people would just troll them saying it’s a disgrace to society. I would get threatening calls too. I don’t get producers so I struggle financially and try to fund everything from my own pocket. However, there are fans who support, encourage and empower me and never let me stop.”
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“I have liked makeup since childhood. I had more liberty in Mumbai, people didn’t judge me there. I wore whatever I wanted, and I started using more makeup, used foundation and other makeup items. But when I went back home (Manipur), people would judge me and call me names.”
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“I don’t have a particular person as an inspiration. I am inspired by all the people I meet in my life, I learn something or other from each and every one of them. I like to observe people and try to know them through their stories.”
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Priyakanta believes that it is important to come out as an LGBT+ person because they need more representatives in different fields or industries. When there are more LGBT+ representatives, there are chances of changing the society’s mindset and may accept them more. He says one has to accept his/her individuality, and take his/her own stand as everybody has the right to live.
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“We should let go of the fear that binds our freedom. We can achieve everything once we are fearless. And my life mantra is- Be the change. If we want changes, then we should be the change first. Also, we should believe in ourselves and we should keep going even when we fail.”
“LGBT+ is misrepresented in most movies, they are portrayed in either a bad light or in mockery. It’s time we bring seriousness and give a sensitive outlook towards it.”