Actress Sonam Kapoor made her presence felt at the Kashish Mumbai Queer Film Festival, extending her support to the LGBT community. “It's a basic human right. It's not about lesbian, gay, male, female or transsexual. It's about being able to be who you want to be and being somebody who is just themselves. I have advocated that from the beginning of my career.” Also promoting gay and lesbian rights, was Sir Ian McKellen, who called to get rid of the draconian section 377. Lending his support to people protesting against the IPC, Sir Ian said, “I am happy to be at Kashish Film Festival and apart from celebrating Shakespeare, I have also come here to support those who want to get rid of section 377.” Also apologising for the rule that was imposed by the British, he called it a colonial hangover, and said the country is holding on it to protect itself from the western culture.
