Although Karan Johar has never officially come out as gay, he never shies away from strongly inferring that he identifies as LGBTQ+ without saying it. His film Bombay Talkies dealt with gay married men who were hiding in their closets.
Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres came out as gay in 1997. She often used her platform to promote acceptance and understanding.
Elton John officially came out as gay to Rolling Stone magazine in 1992. He is a prominent advocate for the LGBTQA+ community.
Actress, producer, and transgender rights advocate Laverne Cox played Sophia Burset in the critically acclaimed series Orange Is the New Black. She has spearheaded a new era of trans representation in Hollywood.
A great singer, actor and dancer, Sushant Divgikar, came out as genderfluid in 2021, stating their pronouns are ‘he’, ‘she’, and ‘they’, and currently breaking barriers and stereotypes in India.
Lily Singh came out as bisexual to her family at the age of 30, which was the toughest decision of her life. She often raises awareness about self-love, sexuality, and how to fight societal norms.