Writer-Director-Actor Kapil Kaustubh Sharma’s ‘Love Is Love’ to Make History as the First Indian Film to Premiere on International LGBTQ+ OTT Platform

Renowned writer-director-actor Kapil Kaustubh Sharma is set to make history with his groundbreaking film ‘Love Is Love,’ which will become the first Indian film to be released on the popular International LGBTQ+ OTT platform, Dekkoo. Known as one of the most prominent platforms in the United States for LGBTQ+ content, Dekkoo’s inclusion of ‘Love Is Love’ signifies a monumental step for Indian cinema in the global LGBTQ+ community.

“With ‘Love Is Love,’ we aim to break barriers and bring forth the stories of the LGBTQ+ community that deserve to be heard,” says Kapil Kaustubh Sharma. “Releasing on Dekkoo, a platform that champions LGBTQ+ narratives, is a significant achievement for us and reaffirms our commitment to inclusivity and representation.”

The film, which has already garnered international acclaim, is a trilogy of the 13 international awards-winning ‘Dunno Y Na Jaane Kyun’ series. ‘Love Is Love’ boasts a stellar cast including Kitu Gidwani, Zarina Wahab, Kapil Kaustubh Sharma, Yuvraaj Parashar, Bidita Bag, Shahjahan, and Mona Ambegaonkar. The story spans four stages from 2002 to 2023, with Kitu Gidwani portraying a down-market roadside prostitute for the first time in her illustrious career.

Written and directed by Kapil Kaustubh Sharma and produced by Yuvraaj Parashar, ‘Love Is Love’ features music by Zeenat Aman’s son Zahaan Khan and Nikhil Kamath. The film’s inclusion on Dekkoo is expected to reach a wide audience, furthering the discourse on LGBTQ+ issues and promoting acceptance and understanding.

‘Love Is Love’ will stream on Dekkoo, solidifying its position as a pioneering force in Indian LGBTQ+ cinema and continuing the legacy of its acclaimed predecessors.