Onir: News
02 Mar 2025
LGBTQ+Director Onir calls for more 'queer voices' in films
Acclaimed filmmaker Onir will be presenting his latest film, We Are Faheem and Karun, at the prestigious BFI Flare 2025.
10 Feb 2025
Imtiaz AliOnir-Imtiaz Ali-Rima Das-Kabir Khan's 'My Melbourne' locks release date
The much-awaited anthology film, My Melbourne, will premiere in India on March 14.
07 Feb 2025
Central Board of Film Certification'Kuch Sapney Apne': Queer love story gets U/A certificate
In a landmark decision, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has given a U/A certificate to the upcoming queer love story, Kuch Sapney Apne.
25 Oct 2024
Deepa MehtaDeepa Mehta to back Onir's queer love story
Acclaimed filmmaker Deepa Mehta has collaborated with director Onir for his upcoming feature film, We Are Faheem & Karun.
21 Oct 2024
Imtiaz AliImtiaz Ali-Kabir Khan-Rima Das-Onir's 'My Melbourne' to premiere at MAMI
The anthology film My Melbourne, directed by Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan, Rima Das, and Onir will be making its Indian debut at the Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image (MAMI) 2024.
02 Aug 2024
Imtiaz Ali'My Melbourne' trailer: Exploring love, loss, and belonging
The trailer for the anthology film My Melbourne has been unveiled, offering a glimpse into diverse immigrant experiences in Australia's cultural capital.
31 Jul 2024
Imtiaz AliKabir Khan-Imtiaz Ali's 'My Melbourne' to open Melbourne Film Festival
The 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is set to commence with the premiere of My Melbourne, an anthology film crafted by directors Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Onir, and Rima Das.
27 Feb 2024
LGBTQ+Onir slams discrimination against LGBTQ+ community in blood donation camps
Filmmaker Onir is known for his raw and hard-hitting films in Bollywood. The director has been always vocal about LGBTQ+ community rights and has voiced his opinion against discrimination.
17 Oct 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaBhumi Pednekar, Onir voice discontent over SC's same-sex marriage verdict
The Supreme Court's recent decision to reject legal recognition for same-sex marriages in India has left many Bollywood celebrities disheartened.
16 Oct 2023
LGBTQ+Marriage equality: Onir shares heartfelt message ahead of SC verdict
Onir is one of the very few filmmakers in India who has been vocal about LGBTQ+ issues. The director is known for his hard-hitting films and for sharing his constant support for equal rights.
31 Jul 2023
MuslimsOnir calls out video of 'religious hatred'
Filmmaker Onir has been vocal when it comes to commenting on socio-political issues in the country. The director does not mince his words and is quite active on social media.
18 Jul 2023
BollywoodOnir comments on KJo's 'Merry Christmas' v/s 'Yodha' dig
Filmmaker Onir, known for films such as My Brother... Nikhil, has taken an indirect dig at Karan Johar over his recent comments on Merry Christmas and Yodha's clash.
31 May 2023
Pa RanjithPa Ranjith, Onir: Celebrities who condemned manhandling of protesting wrestlers
Mayhem unfolded at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Sunday when police detained wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshee Malikkh, and Bajrang Punia.
30 May 2023
BollywoodOnir unveils first look of upcoming directorial, 'Pine Cone'
Filmmaker Onir has been one of the most vocal LGBTQ+ figures in India and has been producing stellar content over the years. The filmmaker unveiled the first look of his next directorial titled Pine Cone.
16 May 2023
BollywoodOnir's 'Pine Cone' to premiere at KMIFF 2023; details inside
Filmmaker Onir is known for his hard-hitting films. The director has been in the news for being a vocal LGBTQ+ figure and is known for his adept storytelling.
08 May 2023
AustraliaOnir wraps up his segment of 'My Melbourne' anthology project
Filmmaker Onir has wrapped up the shoot of his segment of the four-part anthology under the My Melbourne project.
17 Apr 2023
Social MediaSame-sex marriage: Onir-Apurva Asrani slam Centre's 'urban elitist concept' comment
A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court is to hear petitions regarding legally recognizing same-sex marriages on Tuesday.
14 Jan 2023
Celebrity4 times when celebrities' litfest sessions were canceled in India
Filmmaker Onir Dhar's session on LGBTQ issues at the Bhopal Lit Fest was canceled recently.
21 Jun 2022
Defence Ministry#NewsBytesExclusive: DefMin rejecting script on gay soldier 'homophobic,' says Onir
In January, National Award-winning director Onir revealed the script of his upcoming anthology We Are was rejected by the Defence Ministry.
