Supreme Court legalizes homosexuality; B-town celebrities hail the verdict

The Supreme Court has finally passed its verdict on Section 377, and decriminalized gay sex. The historical judgement was passed today and the verdict sent a wave of happiness throughout the country.

Several Bollywood celebrities wrote their congratulatory messages for the LGBTQ community on their Twitter handles. Filmmaker Karan Johar took to Twitter and wrote, “Historical judgment!!!! So proud today! Decriminalising homosexuality and abolishing #Section377 is a huge thumbs up for humanity and equal rights! The country gets its oxygen back!”

Historical judgment!!!! So proud today! Decriminalising homosexuality and abolishing #Section377 is a huge thumbs up for humanity and equal rights! The country gets its oxygen back! ????????? pic.twitter.com/ZOXwKmKDp5

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) September 6, 2018

Mr. Perfectionist Aamir Khan who had addressed the issue of homosexuality in his show ‘Satyamev Jayate’ wrote, “We thank the Supreme Court for its decision to strike down article 377. It is a historic day for people who believe in equal rights for all. The judiciary has done it’s duty, and now we must do ours.”

We thank the Supreme Court for its decision to strike down article 377. It is a historic day for people who believe in equal rights for all. The judiciary has done it’s duty, and now we must do ours. https://t.co/zzxc4kfNxS

— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) September 6, 2018

Actress Sonam Kapoor, who has always stood by the LGBTQ community, couldn’t contain her happiness as she wrote, “Crying tears of joy for the lgbtqi community. One day there won’t be any labels and we will all live in utopia.”

Crying tears of joy for the lgbtqi community. One day there won’t be any labels and we will all live in utopia. pic.twitter.com/veQe1S92FD

— Sonam K Ahuja (@sonamakapoor) September 6, 2018

Screenwriter Apurva Asrani, who wrote the screenplay of Aligarh, expressed his joy over the verdict by writing, “Historical judgment!!!! So proud today! Decriminalising homosexuality and abolishing #Section377 is a huge thumbs up for humanity and equal rights! The country gets its oxygen back!”

At the stroke of the mid-day hour, as the conscience of many slept, India’s LGBTQ awoke to light & freedom. This moment came 71 years too late history, 71 yrs after our brethren attained freedom; but the soul of a community, long suppressed, has found utterance. Congratulations!

— Apurva Asrani (@Apurvasrani) September 6, 2018

Actor Arjun Kapoor wrote, “Sanity prevails for once we can believe we have some sensible decision makers and lawmaker s available to this generation. #Section377 gone with the wind.”

Sanity prevails for once we can believe we have some sensible decision makers and lawmaker s available to this generation. #Section377 gone with the wind.

— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) September 6, 2018

John Abraham, who played a character who pretended to be gay in the film ‘Dostana’ wrote, “Stand tall in honor with pride #LGBTQ”

Stand tall in honor with pride #LGBTQ pic.twitter.com/lEnvcKJzwp

— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) September 6, 2018

‘The Lunchbox’ actress Nimrat Kaur wrote,”RIP #Section377. Happy birthday 2018 !! Equal love. Equal lives. Proud Indian today.”

RIP #Section377. Happy birthday 2018 !! Equal love. Equal lives. Proud Indian today. ♥️???

— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) September 6, 2018

Ayushmann Khurrana welcoming the new sunshine wrote, “RIP #Section377 The new sunshine of this day is that of a progressive India. Love all!”

RIP #Section377
The new sunshine of this day is that of a progressive India. Love all!

— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) September 6, 2018

Actress-filmmaker Konkona Sensharma expressing her joy over the verdict wrote, “We won! Thank you SC! #377IsHistory #pride “Section 377 is arbitrary. The LGBT community possesses rights like others. Majoritarian views and popular morality cannot dictate constitutional rights. We have to vanquish prejudice, embrace inclusion and ensure equal rights.”

We won! Thank you SC! ? ??#377IsHistory #pride
“Section 377 is arbitrary. The LGBT community possesses rights like others. Majoritarian views and popular morality cannot dictate constitutional rights. We have to vanquish prejudice, embrace inclusion and ensure equal rights.”

— Konkona Sensharma (@konkonas) September 6, 2018

Check out the tweets of other B-town celebs here:

Hrithik Roshan

Which are the other remnants still keeping our society in the dark ages? #Section377Verdict #evolution

— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) September 6, 2018

Farhan Akhtar

Bye bye 377. Thank you #SupremeCourt #abouttime #nomorediscrimination #loveislove @MardOfficial

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) September 6, 2018

Alia Bhatt

Love is love ?????? Such a momentous day in the history of our country!!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!! #Section377 #PrideIndia pic.twitter.com/3TbP1pnIxd

— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) September 6, 2018

Ranveer Singh

??????LOVE FOR ALL ???? ??#Section377 #377Verdict

— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) September 6, 2018

Anushka Sharma

A huge step forward today for love and the right to love. ❤??????#Section377 #377Verdict

— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) September 6, 2018

Nandita Das

22 years ago, I did Fire which sowed the seeds of this much needed conversation, that has somewhat found its culmination. In these last two decades I have engaged… https://t.co/sv1X2uMSS3

— Nandita Das (@nanditadas) September 6, 2018

Vidya Balan

“I am what I https://t.co/mUvlnwh4zX take me as I am”… Hail the #SupremeCourtOfIndia ??!!
Grateful that so many people i love won’t need to live in fear of ‘being found out’ anymore☀️.

— vidya balan (@vidya_balan) September 6, 2018

Preity Zinta

“If you have a heart you should be free to love who you want.” ?❤️?So Happy to hear that the Supreme Court of India ?? has abolished #section377 decriminalising Homosexuality ? #equality #lgbtrights #nodiscrimination #ting pic.twitter.com/47yEBdkul7

— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) September 6, 2018

Anil Kapoor

It’s about time! #LoveWins now and forever! Best news of the day! ? #Section377 #nodiscrimination #equality pic.twitter.com/D6widsZSp1

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) September 6, 2018

Swara Bhasker

Congratulations to all the activists and petitioners on #SupremeCourt judgement scrapping #Section377 Your perseverance just made #India a freer place for everyone ! #LoveIsLove #Pride #377Verdict #377Scrapped Three cheers for the #SupremeCourt pic.twitter.com/grA64TTB3w

— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) September 6, 2018

Manoj Bajpayee

Congratulations to the LGBTQ COMMUNITY and fellow citizens.its a victory for all of us. Thank you honorary Supreme Court for instilling our faith in our judiciary and democracy.professor Siras must be a happy man up there.@Apurvasrani @satyarainagpaul @mehtahansal @RajkummarRao

— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) September 6, 2018

Rajkummar Rao

Historic verdict by Supreme Court today. #377

— Rajkummar Rao (@RajkummarRao) September 6, 2018

Onir

Finally love wins …. Let’s celebrate today to love , respect , dignity , democracy and the #supremecourt No to #Section377 . pic.twitter.com/GMojf51qoJ

— Onir (@IamOnir) September 6, 2018

Hansal Mehta

A new beginning. The law is gone. The Supreme Court has done what parliament failed to do. Now it’s time for attitudes to change. Let’s rejoice but let us also reflect. This is a new beginning. #Sec377verdict https://t.co/2HQqIY7vUB

— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) September 6, 2018

Shilpa Shetty

It is every human beings inalienable right to live with choosing how he /she wants to.. with dignity and no prejudice. Really happy with this progressive judgement that will be life altering for so many. #Historicjudgement #Section377 pic.twitter.com/m8TRL22d43

— SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) September 6, 2018

Kriti Sanon

Proud to be an Indian today! What a news to wake up to! Love has no rules or conditions.. and thats how it should be! ❤️? so happy that we’ve taken a much needed step towards freedom.. freedom to be who you wanna be and With who you wanna be!?? #RIPSection377

— Kriti Sanon (@kritisanon) September 6, 2018

Sayani Gupta

Congratulations India. We took a huge leap today thanks to the honourable @SCofInd #pride all the way!
Beautiful Day. Congratulations to everyone who has been fighting for this cause for decades!

— sayani (@sayanigupta) September 6, 2018

Riteish Deshmukh

Justice for all, freedom for all, freedom to choose, freedom to be…. this is the my country , this is our country.. this is India ….
It’s a historical moment…
? #Section377

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) September 6, 2018

Manish Malhotra

– Love Conquers All#section377 #love #equality #pride #india pic.twitter.com/64hdtJBJg0

— Manish Malhotra (@ManishMalhotra) September 6, 2018

Prakash Jha

377 Salutes to Humanity and Compassion!
Love & Peace to Us All!!
Jai Ho!! https://t.co/5tlyVrRZSJ

— Prakash Jha (@prakashjha27) September 6, 2018

Abhishek Bachchan

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— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) September 6, 2018

Bollywood has lent their support to the LGBTQ community by showcasing their plight in films like ‘Kapoor and Sons’, ‘Aligarh’, ‘Margarita, with a Straw’ and ‘My Brother…Nikhil’ to name a few.

With homosexuality being decriminalised, perhaps our filmmakers will be more openly making films representing this community.

Also Read: Sonam Kapoor roots for LGBTQ rights as Supreme Court announces its verdict on Sec 377 today